Games Like Killistar

Single Player Shooting Game with 2D Collision Detection and 3D Rendering

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.2%, Shooter 21.4%, Action 11.1%, 1980s 10.5%, Space 9.7%

Shoot waves of monstersFight your way from wave to wave and kill all the monsters. Collect coins to buy weapons, ammunition and special items like dynamite or gun turrets in the shop machine. Be quick, because the shop is only open for 30 seconds between each wave. Each level has four rounds.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.2%, Shooter 22.4%, Top-Down 17.9%, Action 16.1%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Kilemol is a top-down shooter where you'll have to destroy all spawn capsules and enemies using different weapons in a dynamic gameplay.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.4%, Top-Down 16.9%, Shooter 16.2%, Action 12.1%, Sci-fi 9.5%

Return to classic 80s shooters while fighting off the fast food horde in this retro space shooter.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.4%, Shooter 18.1%, 1980s 16.2%, Action 13.2%, Old School 9.2%

A shoot-em-up game (loosely) inspired by the likes of Crimson Clover, Mushihimesama and R-Type, battling against an ancient superweapon to save both the galaxy and a close friend!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.7%, Shooter 16.9%, Top-Down 14%, Space 12.1%, Sci-fi 6.9%

Space & Pixels is a top-down space shooter with classic gameplay. Battle through each level, blast lots of enemies, upgrade your ship's firepower, and uncover the truth behind your dangerous mission.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.6%, Shooter 19.3%, Action 14.4%, Top-Down 12.5%, Space 10%

Verisim Skies is a Vertical Shoot 'Em Up with an emphasis on story and cinematic action. Go forth, Champion. Find your purpose. Fulfill your destiny. Accept your fate.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 58%, Shooter 13.5%, Action 10.6%, Top-Down 10.5%, Sci-fi 6.8%

Is there a gamepad lying around somewhere?!! Ready to play some real shooter games again? Grab the controller and become an APANO SYN PILOT to face the alien invasion. Connect up to four controllers and shoot until you drop. 100% survival chance on "Easy", low on "Impossible".

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.1%, Shooter 16.5%, 1980s 11.8%, Space 11.2%, Sci-fi 8.4%

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 53.3%, Shooter 22.3%, Action 12.9%, Sci-fi 10.5%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Shoot down masses of asteroids and aliens in this arcade-style shooter with roguelike elements. Level up and upgrade your guns to cope with the endless waves being thrown at you.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.9%, Shooter 16.9%, Top-Down 13.7%, Space 8.3%, Action 8.2%

Another version of the classic Asteroids game

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.1%, Shooter 18%, Action 12%, Top-Down 11.3%, Space 8.2%

Dodge enemy beams with your space fighter, kill huge bosses, and sing along to seven distinct songs in this unique rock opera videogame.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.3%, Shooter 15.4%, Action 11.5%, Top-Down 10%, Space 7.9%

Fiery Rivaz - Reanimate Shmups !!! It's time to revive the shmup genre. You can expect a shooter that focuses on varied and innovative level design. It is accompanied by cool 3d graphics and a great soundtrack.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.2%, Shooter 19.4%, Action 12.9%, Top-Down 12.3%, Space 10%

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 50.6%, Shooter 20%, Sci-fi 11.9%, Action 8.4%, Space 7.9%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, 1980s 14%, Shooter 12.8%, Top-Down 11.2%, Space 10.3%

Defendor is a throwback to the fast paced arcade games of the 80s.A retro style, arcade shooter where you upgrade your base to increase the capabilities of your ship, unlock new weapons, ships and cause more mayhem.Defend your base until everyone makes it into the escape ship.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.6%, Shooter 17.5%, Action 12.3%, 1980s 12%, Top-Down 11.4%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 35.9%, Shooter 16.3%, 1980s 13.2%, Top-Down 12%, Old School 8%

Asteroid 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 your enemies. Play 2 players to increase your chance of survival.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31%, Shooter 15.6%, 1980s 15.5%, Old School 9.7%, Space 9.3%

Rogue asteroids have been detected heading toward earth. You are the pilot of experimental spacecrafts to destroy the impending danger. Fight solo or up to 4 players. Outerspace is full of lethal rocks and strange creatures out to stop you. Don't let your planet down!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.8%, Shooter 18.4%, Top-Down 14.2%, Space 9.1%, Action 8.2%

Join the High Commander as the eternally loyal Green in an epic journey to save the Blues from the menace of the Greys and their evil Red Gems!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.6%, Shooter 20.3%, Action 14.8%, Space 11.8%, Sci-fi 9%

A Blast from the Past is a stunning, classic arcade shooter. Includes gameplay modes for the casual gamer through to "Tournament Mode" for Hi-Score hunters! With 4K/360Hz+ support, experience smooth as silk gameplay in this dazzling arcade blaster with something for every arcade-going fan!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.8%, Shooter 18.2%, 1980s 8.7%, Space 8.4%, Action 8.3%

Shoot, dodge, and survive your way through unique bosses and swarms of enemies in this Galaga inspired arcade shooter where the fate of a galaxy rests in your hands.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.3%, Shooter 18.7%, Action 14.6%, 1980s 12.6%, Top-Down 11.6%

Echoes is back with a bang and in 3D! More intense and eye bleeding than before, with the action coming at you from the sides, above and below.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 59.1%, Shooter 26.6%, Action 14.3%

Blast off on a treacherous mission to recover an unidentified energy source amidst an alien onslaught! Nephenthesys is a vertical scrolling shoot’em up presented in widescreen top-down 3D style.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.8%, Shooter 16.7%, Top-Down 11.3%, Space 8.5%, Action 8%

"Don't go to GALXAGAR"; a phrase uttered by many who have traversed its rim. Untold treasures, and terrors, await within its blackened depths. Ready your craft, spacefarer, because you're about to enter the most dangerous sector in all the stars. Get ready.. for GALXAGAR!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.5%, Shooter 16.3%, Top-Down 13.5%, 1980s 8.5%, Space 8%

Invaders from the Lost Sectors is classic arcade action. Aliens descend with increasing speed towards your base. Shoot them all before they land. Player controlled settings like guided missiles, rate of fire, enemy speed and more help you customize exactly the game experience that you want.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.8%, Shooter 19.1%, Space 10.7%, 1980s 9.8%, Sci-fi 7.7%

Star Jet Alpha is a top-down space shooter inspired by classic arcade games. Progress through each stage by blowing up enemy space stations while avoiding or destroying enemy missiles, space mines and asteroids. Unlock Star Jet capabilities by completing stages.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.6%, Shooter 15.9%, Space 14.8%, 1980s 11.4%, Top-Down 10.7%

Sagittarius is a classic side scrolling space shoot'em up in a modern take. In this epic space game it's up to you to save our solar system from destruction. Fly alone or with a friend in a local multiplayer co-op game.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33%, Top-Down 13.1%, Space 13.1%, Shooter 12.5%, Old School 11.8%

Blast through hordes of adorable yet deadly mutant fruits in this intense space shooter with bullet hell action. Shoot, dodge, and survive unique boss battles that push your skills to the limit. Only the strongest will uncover the truth behind the chaos. Are you ready to save the universe?

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.3%, Shooter 23.8%, Action 16.6%, Space 13.3%, Singleplayer 1%

Have You Been Waiting for a Modern Take on Classic Asteroid Shooters? 🚀 Your wait might just be over! Astro Busters brings you a fun space shooter with realistic physics, responsive controls and thrilling arcade action. Take on missions, upgrade your weapons, ships and fight solo or in multiplayer.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.6%, Shooter 14.8%, Space 13.9%, Top-Down 12.8%, 1980s 10.8%

Save Earth from an invasion of intergalactic chickens! Finger-blistering arcade shooting action for one or two players.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.9%, Shooter 17.8%, Action 13.1%, 1980s 10.1%, Top-Down 9.8%

SOL CRESTA, rise like the phoenix and take back the sun! Neo-Classic shooting strikes back! Dock, split, and form up! Pilot 3 fighters and take back the sun from the clutches of evil in this free-form shooting game with the spirit of 80s shooting classics Moon Cresta and Terra Cresta.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.1%, Shooter 19.7%, 1980s 13.9%, Action 11.9%, Space 9.1%

Mutant Legion is a charming but brutal top down shooter: Play as a mercenary on a mission to defeat all enemies, get paid and ultimately get out alive. Pick up and discover various weaponry, secrets and the path to victory.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.7%, Action 15.3%, 1980s 14.4%, Shooter 13.9%, Old School 9%

The 2017 Commodore 64 Game of the Year now available on Steam!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.8%, Action 22.1%, Shooter 17.6%, Space 17.4%

Gunstorm is a space shooter loaded with playability. Wave after wave of alien craft attack your agile ship. Use the mouse to control your ship at the speed of thought in a perfectly balanced game that starts easy and gradually gets more difficult.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, 1980s 16.9%, Shooter 14.6%, Top-Down 10.9%, Space 8.7%

Raioh is a retro style shot and bomb style vertical scroll shmup.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.7%, Shooter 24.4%, Action 15.6%, Sci-fi 8.7%, Combat 3.8%

A simple colorful arcade twin-stick shooter in space.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.8%, Top-Down 20.3%, Shooter 18.3%, Action 14.1%, Old School 8.7%

Space Hamster in Turmoil is a shoot 'em up featuring a customizable ship, optional & unorthodox mechanics, 7 interesting bosses, and a short story that takes place one year after the extinction of our species.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.1%, Action 23.7%, Space 18.2%, Sci-fi 12.9%

Victory Saber 2D is a horizontal scrolling shooter arcade video game with Locking-on shooting mechanic.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.6%, Shooter 21.1%, Action 12.2%, Space 9.6%, Sci-fi 7.1%

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 54.1%, Shooter 22.8%, Action 12.2%, Old School 9.9%, Singleplayer 1%

Killing zombies never gets old, but sometimes you just need a break. Get back to some serious old-school gaming with Syder Arcade! Syder Arcade is a love letter to Amiga games of the ‘90s, no coins, no upgrade grinding, just your tenacity and a motherload of alien invaders.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 55.9%, Shooter 13.6%, Space 9.4%, Action 8.5%, Sci-fi 7.5%

Arcade Forever is a 3D vertical space shooter. This is an action game in which many enemies, obstacles and different weapons guarantee great fun. If you like fast space action, this is the game for you.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.3%, Shooter 18.4%, Top-Down 13.8%, Space 12.1%, Sci-fi 9%

Meteoroids 3D is a simple action game set in space, which wants to pay tribute to a great game of the eighties: Asteroids. Meteoroids 3D does not pretend to be better, or try to emulate the greatness of Asteroids. We just want to bring a funny and addictive game to the players.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29%, 1980s 16.3%, Shooter 13.2%, Old School 11.4%, Sci-fi 8.8%

Blast through waves of chaos in this retro inspired space shooter. Simple mechanics, high energy rock/electronic soundtrack, and a gloriously goofy tone make Nova Rebellion a cosmic throwback Back when space shooters were all the rage.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.4%, Shooter 17.2%, Top-Down 14.3%, Space 8.6%, Action 8.1%

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 58.2%, Shooter 25.9%, Action 7.7%, Sci-fi 6.6%, Singleplayer 1.6%

Astro Fighters is a tough old school vertical scrolling bullet hell shooter designed to test your skills with non-stop arcade style action. Fight against large bosses at the end of every level and compete for the high score across 4 difficulty modes to be the best fighter pilot in the game.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.4%, Shooter 16.3%, Top-Down 12.8%, Space 9.5%, Old School 8.4%

Blast away in this pure retro-styled shooter and battle through tons of dangerous levels and manic boss fights.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, 1980s 22.3%, Shooter 17.1%, Action 13.6%, Space 8.7%

Blast your way through increasing waves of enemies in this fast-paced top-down action-arcade shoot 'em-up while unlocking new levels, weapon upgrades and harder enemy types as you make progress in RED BLASTER!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.7%, Shooter 16.9%, Top-Down 11.5%, Action 8%, Old School 7.2%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 30.7%, 1980s 14.3%, Top-Down 13.5%, Shooter 11%, Space 11%

Sun Blast is the best 3d space shooter on Steam. Earn upgrades as you fight your way through a huge seleciton of levels. Full gamepad support!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 57.4%, Action 12.9%, Space 11.7%, Shooter 10.9%, Sci-fi 7.1%

A retro space shoot 'em up with pixel art graphics, unique enemies, tough angry bosses, and a killer soundtrack. You are among the first pilots to arrive in the system to mount the counteroffensive against the aggressors. Get out there and show these aliens the price for messing with The Alliance!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.7%, Shooter 18.6%, Top-Down 13.4%, Action 8.6%, Space 8.4%

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 28.9%, Shooter 23.6%, 1980s 10.8%, Space 10.3%, Action 9.3%

Defender's Squad is a sci-fi vertical scrolling shooter 2D that combines 7 different levels. Play Solo and pick one of the 3 ships to kill enemies and save the earth from aliens.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.4%, Shooter 18.2%, Top-Down 16.4%, Space 13.7%, Action 8.2%

Ether Vapor Remaster is a cinematic 3D arcade shooter and visual treat from developer Edelweiss.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 74.8%, Shooter 13.3%, Action 8.6%, Sci-fi 3.3%

A classic shoot 'em up with a modern edge. Galactic Plague throws you into a cosmic nightmare where survival means upgrading your ship, mastering legendary weapons, and battling the relentless Martian invasion. Are you ready to face the chaos?

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.7%, Shooter 19.7%, Space 10%, Action 9.3%, Sci-fi 7.4%

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 62.1%, Shooter 22.3%, Action 14%, Singleplayer 1.7%

A reinvention of the cave-flyer for players who love games of skill. You control an extremely responsive ship, which opens up new possibilities for speed flying challenges, puzzles, and bullet hell scenarios. This game is set at 1980s difficulty--Survive it if you can.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.3%, Space 18.1%, Shooter 15.7%, Action 13.7%, Old School 11%

How long can you survive the depths of space in this fresh revival of the classic arcade shooter, all while grooving to an original score by Megan McDuffee. Pilot solo or recruit a friend for local co-op across 30 unique challenges or the endless arcade mode.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.9%, Shooter 16.4%, 1980s 11.7%, Space 10.9%, Sci-fi 8.2%

March 18th, 2061 - "Operation Downfall" Commences With its reliance on BAC, humanity had forgotten how to operate even basic transportation, let alone weapons. After the attacks from BAC and the subsequent social chaos, the human population was reduced by half.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54.5%, Shooter 26.5%, Sci-fi 12.4%, Action 5.5%, Singleplayer 1.1%

A top-down, 2d space-shooter that pits the user against swarms of alien ships from other dimensions. Destroy all enemies and portals as fast as possible. Battle increasingly tougher enemies through 40 Campaign levels and Endless Mode!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45%, Shooter 16.7%, Top-Down 11.5%, Space 8.5%, Action 8.3%