60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade, Shooter, Retro.
Katalyst is a 2-D Space Shooter for the people who love and grew up with Space Shooters! Guide the Hero on his journey to defeat the evil aliens threatening civilization! If you like dodging bullets, precision shooting, and only being able to move in 8-directions, then this game is for you!
Space Warpster
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.
SPACEMAN
SPACEMAN is a short, nostalgic, retro Shoot-Em-Up
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: On-Rails Shooter 21.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Side Scroller 12.7%, Arcade 8.7%, Aliens 6.9%
SPACEMAN is a short, nostalgic, retro Shoot-Em-Up
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 26.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Side Scroller 10%, Aliens 8.7%, Retro 6.2%
In this classic retro arcade-style space shooter, you'll embark on a thrilling adventure through the cosmos, battling against an onslaught of alien invaders and formidable bosses. With its pixel graphics and pulse-pounding soundtrack, Xappy Ship is a love letter to the classic space shooters.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 49.4% ★, Shooter 9.9%, Arcade 8.2%, Aliens 7.9%, Action 4.4%
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 20.4%, Side Scroller 17.4%, Shooter 10.7%, Aliens 10.3%, Retro 9%
Nick Duster, better known as "IcoNick", a war veteran of the intergalactic congregation, who has been brought back to defend the planets from hostile alliances. Control your turret, with high firepower. 3 game modes: Contracts, Asteroids and Invasion. Full of action. Hundreds of galaxies awaits. Go!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 40.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Aliens 9.9%, Shooter 9.9%, Arcade 9%
Classic multi-directional (360°) shoot 'em up. Navigate your UFO through hazardous environments with dangerous enemies and beat huge bosses!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 32.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%, Side Scroller 10.7%, Aliens 9.5%, Shooter 6.7%
Classic scrolling shooter with modern graphics. You are self-aware AI. You were created on space military station developing weapons. Now your goal is to break out of the lab and win your freedom.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 39.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Shooter 8.6%, Arcade 7.4%, Old School 6.8%
A retro styled on-rails, light gun shooter. Play as Agent Red fighting crime through the bright and colourful City 2. Choose between arcade and dynamic mode, offering fresh experiences on repeated playthroughs.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 53.9% ★, Shooter 10.4%, Arcade 9.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.2%, Retro 5.8%
Missile Dancer 2 is a new sprite scaler shmup that combines rail shooter and caravan STG.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 48.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Arcade 9.5%, Shooter 9%, Retro 6.3%
Space Strider is a 2D Sidescroller Shoot 'em up with Roguelite elements, where you beat hordes of enemies and defeat unique bosses. Unlock, upgrade and level up your Spaceships to become the ultimate Space Strider!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 38.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Side Scroller 11.8%, Shooter 8%, Arcade 7%
Blast through corrupted worlds in this HD remaster of a cult classic! Xenocider is a third-person rail shooter inspired by arcade classics and presented in nostalgic 32-bit style!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 44% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Shooter 13.4%, Arcade 7.2%, Old School 4.8%
Fire the ferocious guns of an AC-130 as you escort friendlies in this chaotic 90s arcade-inspired on-rails shooter! Decimate waves of enemy soldiers and turn vehicles into scrap with high explosive rounds. Avoid a Game Over with accurate gunfire, carefully timed reloads, and quick bursts of flares!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 38.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Shooter 9.7%, Military 9.2%, Arcade 9.1%
Old style destroyer game, in which you destroy all the subs and other threats from below.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 51.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Arcade 12.2%, Old School 8.9%, Retro 5%
Fly and fight through the vibrant universe of Liquid Space Dimension in this retro-inspired action shooter! As Sid Seaburn, pilot of the Star Drifter, master a wide range mechanics like drifting, laser beams, and torpedoes to get the highest score possible and stop the evil general Ra-Baba!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 46.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Shooter 9.9%, Arcade 9.3%, Space 4%
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 25%, Side Scroller 18.2%, Shooter 12%, Arcade 9.5%, Aliens 9.4%
A fast-paced low-poly 3D rail shooter heavily inspired by classics of the early 90's. Join protagonist Kyuu as she fights to free the worlds of the Sanzaru Star System, overrun by the intergalactic terrorist organization known as Zodiac.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 46.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Shooter 10.4%, Arcade 9.3%, Space 6.4%
Choose your spaceship and defeat the alien threat that comes from the Moon. Blast your way crushing, ripping apart and exploding hostile aliens that are taking control of powerful weapons and military technology from Earth. Find the entity that controls the threat and make it explode into blood.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Aliens 15.2%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Military 9.9%, Shooter 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 26.2%, Side Scroller 19.4%, Aliens 14.9%, Shooter 7.9%, Retro 7.6%
Pseudo 3D spaceship shooter
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 54.4% ★, Shooter 11.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.1%, Space 7%, Arcade 6.7%
In this classic shooting gallery, originally released for Commodore home computers in 1984, try to rack up as many points as you can by shooting ducks, bunnies, owls, and plates. Watch out for the ducks who spring to live and fly down to try and eat your bullets!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 47.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Shooter 9%, Retro 8.2%, Arcade 6.2%
Infinite Onslaught is a fast-paced, on-rails arcade shooter that immerses players in a relentless battle against overwhelming odds, delivering non-stop action from start to finish. Pixel art, retro, cartoonish military style. It uses Keyboard Basher technology to provide light-gun-style gameplay.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 43.4% ★, Side Scroller 13%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 10%, Military 8.5%
A fast-paced 3D rail shooter with photo-realistic UE5 visuals. Destroy enemy waves, upgrade and customize your ship to meet escalating challenges, uncover hidden paths with secret rewards, and blast through fully 3D environments with physics-driven destruction.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 45.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Shooter 10.3%, Space 7.8%, Arcade 6.9%
Fight through two thrilling phases of an epic boss fight as the gunner of a repurposed air train, built to take on an alien entity known only as The Hand. Blast through 10 unique encounters with your trusty set of cannons, and rack up a high score to compete with your friends!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 55.7% ★, Arcade 10.4%, Shooter 10.2%, Aliens 6.1%, Action 6.1%
Breakout remake with a tempest 2000 and Geometry Wars like twist. No in-game purchase everything is included. The ultimate survival mode with Infinite looping levels, getting progressively harder on each loop. Submit you high scores and race to be the global leader. Supports Mouse or Controller
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 58% ★, Arcade 13.2%, Old School 12%, Action 9.3%, 2D 4.3%
Tropi is a horizontally-scrolling shoot 'em up set in the Caribbean Sea. You play as the titular Tropi. With the help of his friend and caretaker, Carmen, the two must go out and fight against aliens who have from sprung from the Bermuda Triangle and are terrorizing the surrounding area.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 37.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Side Scroller 13.2%, Aliens 13%, Shooter 9.8%
Hyper-5 is a cinematic shmup inspired by classics from the “golden era” of the 90’s. Responding to a distress beacon, deep space scout ship Hyper-5 is drawn into a terrifying battle with an unknown enemy.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Side Scroller 17.9%, Aliens 14%, Shooter 12.1%, Arcade 11.1%
Don't let them touch your windshield!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 50.4% ★, Side Scroller 15.1%, Arcade 12.5%, Action 8.8%, Shooter 6.7%
Blast off for a retro shoot’em up experience filled with clever twists and secrets!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Side Scroller 23.3%, Shooter 13.4%, Arcade 11.4%, Old School 7.2%
Therion returns as the hunt for Lord Vroll continues. Pilot an advanced machine of death and destruction in this explosive 2.5D side-scrolling shoot ‘em up, and sequel to the critically acclaimed Valfaris. Strap in and unleash mecha hell!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 22.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Aliens 15.8%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Shooter 9.7%
A high-speed 3D rail shooter inspired by legendary arcade classics. Control the humanoid combat weapon ASURA and battle overwhelming waves of invaders using Energy Shot, Shining Knuckle, and the time-bending Lightning Over Drive.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 46.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Shooter 9.9%, Arcade 8.6%, Aliens 8.3%
Horizontal old school 2D shooter where you play as a bounty hunter named Nada. Survive another night at your very risky job, save the space non-alignment colonies from police raid and get back home at one piece alive! 7 levels, loads of new-retro-feel SHMUP fun!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 35.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Side Scroller 11.2%, Shooter 9%, Arcade 8.2%
A rail shooter. Grab one of 6 weapons, blast through levels filled with enemies, blow up the environments, grab health packs dropped from enemies, and defeat the unique bosses.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 40.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Military 9.6%, Shooter 9%, Arcade 7.9%
A 2D kawaii shooter where you build powerful Mechas from space scrap to conquer planets and defeat epic bosses in an interplanetary war.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 38.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 10.8%, Aliens 7.7%
Spitfire – Moonpie’s Mission is a side-scrolling rail shooter with a musical twist and intense boss battles. Equip your loyal alpaca, Moonpie, with a rainbow snot cannon and dive into epic battles against an evil alien parasite. The fate of the planet is in Moonpie’s hooves!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 49.6% ★, Side Scroller 15.7%, Arcade 9.9%, Old School 8.7%, Shooter 6.9%
Aliens In Paradise is a Shoot'em Up game inspired by shooter games like Contra. Aliens Start invading The Bahamas. They destroy the main characters house so he sets out on a revenge quest to destroy as much Aliens and their Ships as possible. His thirst for revenge may actually save the world.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Aliens 15.8%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Shooter 11.2%, Arcade 10.7%
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 21.8%, Side Scroller 14.9%, Shooter 13.9%, Arcade 13.3%, Aliens 12.6%
Voidstorm is an on-rails shooter in space with twin stick controls. Fight epic space battles against fleets of enemies, engage and destroy capital ships, evade through narrow passages and save the federation together with your wingmates.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 57.5% ★, Arcade 9.1%, Space 9.1%, Action 6.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 6.6%
Taito's 80's arcade hits hit back! Four milestones of the 80s arcade movement in one action-packed compilation!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 38.1% ★, Aliens 12.1%, Military 10.6%, Shooter 9.7%, Arcade 8.9%
Pilot your ship through swarms of numbered enemies. Match numbers, spot multiplication combos, and destroy entire enemy waves with a single devastating Salvo! This is fast arcade action where math becomes your ultimate weapon.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 46.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Side Scroller 10.7%, Shooter 10.1%, Arcade 8.7%
Equipped with the Fusion × Transformation “PELL” System! Free Map Side-Scrolling Shooter
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Shooter 13.8%, Side Scroller 13.4%, Aliens 12.9%, Military 10.6%
The world's best shooters gather on a tropical island to participate in a lethal competition! Will young yakuza Kamoku Shimazu be able to pass the test and revenge her beloved father's assassination?
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 47.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Shooter 12.1%, Arcade 11.5%, Action 7.7%
Destroy aliens, dash between planets, and buy powerful upgrades. Exodemic is a compact roguelike that combines frenetic shoot 'em up gameplay with a procedurally generated overworld filled with vendors, trading hubs, and combat encounters. Race against the clock to save the human race.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 48.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Arcade 8.5%, Aliens 7.5%, Action 4.7%
Take down giant beauties taller than skyscrapers with a single shot from your ship! This game is an exhilarating one-versus-many strip-shooting game where you use your shots to completely destroy the giant girls’ outfits.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 54.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Shooter 10.1%, Action 5.3%, Sci-fi 4.2%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Side Scroller 17.4%, Aliens 12.8%, Shooter 9.8%, Arcade 9.5%
Space Runner X is a high speed, first-person infinite runner. You aren't just dodging obstacles—you’re shooting down drones and blasting enemies. The longer you run, the faster it gets. Earn credits, buy better weapons, and see how long you can last
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 52.4% ★, Shooter 13.5%, Arcade 13%, Action 6.8%, Sci-fi 5.3%
Short Warp: Deep Space Bounty is a modern arcade shoot ’em up mixing top-down and side-scrolling missions in a rugged sci-fi universe. Pilot stock ships or craft custom builds across multiple game modes. Cast a short warp and Lower Away!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Aliens 14.7%, Side Scroller 13.6%, Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 10.3%
A high-definition arcade shooter blending old-school action with modern polish. Battle across the Solar System, upgrade your weapons, and unlock tougher challenges in Nemesis Mode - all set to a hypnotic, retro-electro soundtrack.
Why similar: Old School 17.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Side Scroller 12.6%, Shooter 12.6%, Aliens 11.4%
Knitewings™ is an anime-inspired, fast-paced rail shooter with roguelite progression. Lead one of four angelic sisters, upgrade on the fly, and unleash firepower, melee lunges, and elemental Specials against demonic hordes in a striking arcade adventure.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 55.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Arcade 9.3%, Shooter 6.3%, Fantasy 4.7%
An on-rail shooter where you control an alien saucer, which effectiveness depends on your score. Be good alien, destroy bad aliens. Gnorlbeam your way to world domination!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 45.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Aliens 14%, Arcade 8.8%, Shooter 8.4%
Older Neptune and friends shoot and slash through enemies of Gamindustri in this rail shooter!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 52.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Arcade 11.8%, Action 7.3%, Old School 6.6%
You are the last pilot standing against an enemy fleet. Upgrade your starfighter, face epic bosses, and survive the chaos of space battles. Astro Flame: Starfighter is a fast-paced arcade shoot ‘em up in the spirit of the classics.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 51.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Shooter 8%, Arcade 6.7%, Action 3.4%
Wild Blue Skies reimagines the classic on-rail adventures of the '90s. Join Bowie Stray and the Blue Bombers as they soar through the skies on a mission to save the world in this action-packed, nostalgic journey!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 44.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Shooter 9.9%, Arcade 9%, Old School 6.8%
Space Time is a classic arcade style shooter with a modern touch. The goal is to destroy space rocks and achieve a high enough score before time runs out. There are 9 unlockable ships, 4 game modes and 3 difficulties.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 68.8% ★, Shooter 14.2%, Space 7.4%, Retro 4.9%, 2D 4.5%
Geo Fighters is an on rails, single player arcade style space shooter influenced by Geometry Wars. Single level infinite play mode getting progressively harder. Fight to put you name on the leaderboard and become the All time leader.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 61.5% ★, Shooter 15.8%, Action 10.1%, Space 7.9%, 2D 4.5%
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 30.8%, Side Scroller 22.1%, Shooter 14.8%, Arcade 13.4%, Space 7.2%
Railgunners is a shooter built to highly customizable difficulty levels. Fight your way through hundreds of enemy ships, and help humanity fight back against the alien invasion!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 33% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Arcade 9.1%, Shooter 9%, Retro 6.8%
Welcome to January 1941. Allied forces have just repelled an invasion force in the Battle of Britain but their forces are severely depleted. Plans have been made to halt the Nazi war machine and Turn The Tide towards an all out victory. YOU have been hand-picked to carry out those plans. God Speed.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 36.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Side Scroller 12.6%, Military 11.1%, Shooter 7.9%
Pilot your spaceship through unyielding tunnels, dodging obstacles, and unleashing dual lasers in this procedurally generated, fast-paced adventure. Unlock new ships and upgrade your arsenal as you advance, race against time, and emerge as the ultimate tunnel ace 🚀🌠
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 47.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 11.7%, Action 8.4%
Ultra high-tech fighting robots are humanity’s last defense to repel alien forces who will stop at nothing to wipe our civilization from existence! Blast those aliens back to where they came from in these two action-focused high-flying 3D arcade style rail shooters!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 47.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Shooter 10.1%, Arcade 8.8%, Aliens 6.5%
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%, Shooter 17.7%, Arcade 12.2%, Aliens 11.4%, Retro 9.4%
