60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Arcade, Singleplayer.
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.
Xenmega
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.
Attack of the Mechadonk - The ultimate donkey
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.
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 29.9%, Side Scroller 23.2%, Arcade 11.5%, Action 8.5%, Shooter 6.9%
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 27%, Side Scroller 16%, Action 15.3%, Arcade 13.5%, Shooter 7.2%
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 38.6%, Side Scroller 22.8%, Arcade 13.8%, Action 10.9%, Shooter 7.7%
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 29.6%, Side Scroller 18.3%, Action 15.7%, Arcade 14.7%, Local Co-Op 9.3%
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 30.7%, Side Scroller 18.9%, Local Co-Op 13.5%, Arcade 10.2%, Action 8.3%
Skygrave is an action based arcade style shoot 'em up game (shmup) where you must face the wicked panda-humanoid race called the Xiph, who are hell bent on invading and destroying your world.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.1%, Action 21.6%, Arcade 19.2%, Sci-fi 11.1%, 2D 6.6%
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 29.6%, Side Scroller 21.1%, Arcade 12.7%, Action 9.2%, Sci-fi 7.5%
Use fusion. Avoid obstacles. Die. Try again.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Local Co-Op 19.5%, Action 18.5%, Arcade 15%, Score Attack 12.9%
Classic 2D shoot em up with updated graphics. Dodge a storm of bullets as you blast through space shooting hordes of enemies. Collect powerups to survive against fearsome bosses. Pilot a suicide runner as you fight to unravel the mystery of what is destroying the universe.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.6%, Action 14.5%, Arcade 13.4%, Side Scroller 13.4%, Sci-fi 7.4%
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 28.7%, Side Scroller 20.8%, Arcade 11.7%, Action 7.1%, Shooter 6.8%
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 29.3%, Action 17.3%, Side Scroller 16.6%, Arcade 15.1%, Shooter 7.8%
The 2D side-scrolling shooter from The Behemoth is back! With your mighty blaster and a group of mysterious kids by your side, destroy the agency and reclaim your spaceship!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Side Scroller 18.7%, Local Co-Op 14%, Arcade 12.8%, Hand-drawn 12.7%
Pilot a powerful starfighter through an endless alien invasion. Rescue the Cubes, survive relentless alien waves, and chase the ultimate high score in this fast-paced arcade space shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.6%, Side Scroller 21.5%, Arcade 16.8%, Sci-fi 9.7%, Action 9.1%
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 34.3%, Side Scroller 21.1%, Arcade 11%, Action 9.3%, Shooter 6.9%
Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.5%, Side Scroller 19.7%, Action 17.1%, Arcade 15.9%, Shooter 8.2%
2D side-scrolling shoot 'em up
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.4%, Side Scroller 19.7%, Action 15.4%, Hand-drawn 10.2%, Shooter 8.2%
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 51.5%, Action 13.4%, Sci-fi 9.3%, Arcade 9.1%, Shooter 7.4%
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 34.1%, Side Scroller 18.9%, Action 15.5%, Arcade 13%, Linear 6.5%
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 34.3%, Action 18.4%, Arcade 17.1%, Shooter 8.9%, Sci-fi 8.4%
AQUA KITTY UDX blasts onto PC in this enhanced Ultra Deluxe Edition including the epic Dreadnought game mode!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.5%, Local Co-Op 14.8%, Side Scroller 14.5%, Arcade 13.8%, Action 13.5%
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 29.4%, Action 16.9%, Side Scroller 16.9%, Arcade 15.1%, Shooter 7.8%
R-Type and R-Type II, the legendary coin-op space shooters, are now together on Steam!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.2%, Side Scroller 19.8%, Arcade 14%, Action 13.8%, 2D 3.2%
In a future Earth of machine overlords, warrior chieftain Ramek enacts a terrible revenge upon his mechanical enemy. Fly Ramek's genetically-engineered war-budgie through five levels of non-stop carnage, from the irradiated sands of the Dead Zone, to the iron towers of Machine City.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Side Scroller 17.4%, Hand-drawn 11.8%, Arcade 10.4%, Score Attack 9.1%
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 40%, Side Scroller 30.7%, Action 13.8%, Shooter 8.3%, 2D 5.9%
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 30.3%, Side Scroller 21.5%, Arcade 12.8%, Action 7.6%, Shooter 7.2%
Shadows of steel moons is an action-platformer with dark techno-fantasy style. The story of a valiant knight who defeats mechanical gods and monsters.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, Side Scroller 21.3%, Hand-drawn 12.1%, Local Co-Op 10.5%, Sci-fi 9.1%
Blast off for a retro shoot’em up experience filled with clever twists and secrets!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.5%, Side Scroller 27.1%, Arcade 13.2%, Action 10.6%, Shooter 7.8%
C-RUSH is an old school Shooter, with HD graphics.A new threat is coming from the space; the plasma insects. Exterminate the vermin!!Beat your own score and compare it with the other players !Key Features:- One ship with different positions to use- Different Gameplay according to the positions and shoots- A Schmup where you need...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 56.9%, Action 15.1%, Side Scroller 11.9%, Arcade 9.8%, Shooter 6.4%
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 33.4%, Side Scroller 21.8%, Arcade 15.6%, Action 11%, Shooter 8.5%
Get ready for classic shoot-'em-up action in Toaplan's Fire Shark, now on PC with modern updates. An evil and overwhelmingly powerful military force is about to take over not only a small country, but the whole world... Defeat the enemy and accept your place of honor!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.3%, Action 18%, Arcade 17.6%, Local Co-Op 11.5%, Score Attack 8.5%
Mud River is a horizontal 2D Shoot‘em Up game. The Rio Doce (Sweet River) was a paradise for mankind and animals, but now it has become a territory destroyed by the unscrupulous activities of Dr. Wellin. This is Pacal's first destination, ascending the Rio Doce preventing its complete destruction.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Side Scroller 18.5%, Arcade 13.6%, Action 10.8%, Hand-drawn 10.3%
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 37%, Side Scroller 20.1%, Arcade 13.7%, Action 13.4%, Shooter 5.4%
Artificial intelligence threatens the galaxy. Buckle up and fight computing power with the only power that counts: FIREPOWER! Experience Toaplan's brain-melting Slap Fight (AKA Alcon) with its gauge-based power-ups and strategic gameplay. Now on PC with the latest features!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.6%, Action 20.8%, Arcade 20.2%, Score Attack 9.3%, 2D 6.8%
Experience Toaplan's arcade shooter Flying Shark (AKA Sky Shark) on PC with the latest quality-of-life features. Ride through the skies as they burn in a rain of armor-piercing bullets! You have been chosen for the mission. Because you are the best pilot there is!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.2%, Action 20.6%, Arcade 20.4%, Score Attack 8.8%, 2D 6.7%
First instalment in the series of 2D action side-scrollers, taking place in very distant galaxy and not so distant future. Gameplay main hallmarks are fast-paced laser guns shootouts, punch 'n' kick combats, managing obby-like obstacles, using wits in overcoming deadly traps and witty dialogues.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.9%, Side Scroller 18%, Action 17.6%, Arcade 15.9%, Sci-fi 7.6%
Ballpoint Universe Infinite is a shoot-em-up adventure game featuring artwork entirely drawn in ballpoint pen. Explore immaculate worlds, discover the secrets of the doodles, and customize your Ink-Ship for battle! Press"Ballpoint Universe Infinite is too exuberant to ignore.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.1%, Side Scroller 16.6%, Hand-drawn 16%, Action 14.3%, Shooter 4.5%
“METAL SLUG 2”, the 2nd entry in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game returns to the battlefield on the Steam gaming platform!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Action 21.1%, Arcade 20.6%, Side Scroller 16.2%, Local Co-Op 10.5%
Speyarranoth is a classic sci-fi space asteroid shooter in 3D. You control the game using WASD and shoot with the space key. It's wonderful to just blast full speed through the asteroid fields lasers ablaze and enjoy the explosive light show.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.3%, Side Scroller 22.8%, Arcade 13.5%, Action 10.3%, Sci-fi 9.6%
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 30.6%, Side Scroller 21.2%, Arcade 13.1%, Action 8.4%, Score Attack 8%
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 35.7%, Side Scroller 18.8%, Action 15.3%, Arcade 12.9%, Sci-fi 8.5%
A fast-paced 2D sci-fi arcade shooter. Pilot Lyra through 26 action-packed levels, destroy dangerous space enemies, survive escalating threats, and defeat the final boss in a challenging cosmic adventure.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.1%, Action 21.4%, Arcade 19.2%, Sci-fi 11.2%, 2D 6.7%
Starxia is an old-fashioned side-scrolling space shooter. Step into the role of a Pilot and use your ship to eliminate hordes of fierce enemies. A compelling story and many interesting characters await you in this adventure. Take over the controls and fly into the vacuum of space. Let the hunt begin
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.8%, Side Scroller 27.2%, Arcade 14.3%, Action 10.4%, Linear 6.6%
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 31%, Side Scroller 22.7%, Arcade 12.7%, Action 7.7%, Shooter 7.4%
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 37.2%, Side Scroller 29.7%, Arcade 15.2%, Action 6.2%, 2D 5.8%
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 42.8%, Action 15.6%, Arcade 14.6%, Shooter 7.4%, Sci-fi 6.2%
A 3D gravity shooter with infinite procedurally generated levels and hints of Thrust, Gravitar and Lunar Lander.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.7%, Action 21.7%, Arcade 19.4%, Sci-fi 11.3%, Shooter 5.4%
Betrayed by her cut-throat crew, Luna Starr - former Space Pirate Captain turned bounty hunter - has a score to settle. As Luna, travel to 5 exotic planets to track down your mutinous mates, and face them in Bullet Hell dogfights to the death!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.9%, Side Scroller 13.7%, Action 13%, Arcade 9.9%, Sci-fi 9.2%
Shoot, dodge and bounce your way through a chaotic cartoon bullet hell! Master your shield, smash enemies into each other and take on ridiculous bosses in a hilarious arcade adventure.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.2%, Side Scroller 22.5%, Arcade 11.5%, Hand-drawn 9.1%, Shooter 6.8%
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 34.5%, Side Scroller 20.7%, Arcade 12.2%, Action 10.4%, Shooter 8.2%
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 32%, Side Scroller 19.5%, Action 15.8%, Arcade 15.4%, Shooter 8.2%
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 38.9%, Side Scroller 23.9%, Arcade 10.2%, Action 7.6%, 2D 5.9%
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 51.7%, Action 17.8%, Shooter 10.7%, Sci-fi 10.7%, 2D 7.5%
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 36.4%, Side Scroller 19.9%, Action 16.9%, Arcade 13.8%, Shooter 8.3%
DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours is the latest installment in Taito's DARIUS series of arcade-style shooting games. Blast hordes of alien sea-monsters, and blaze your own trail through branching environments.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51.9%, Side Scroller 15%, Arcade 14.7%, Action 7.4%, Local Co-Op 7.2%
Trigger-happy aliens are closing in! Only you can burn the invaders to a crisp with the ultimate starship: HELLFIRE! Discover Toaplan's first side-scrolling shooter, known for its stunning graphics and strategic gameplay. Now on PC with quality-of-life extras!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.8%, Action 17.8%, Arcade 17.7%, Local Co-Op 13.9%, 2D 6.1%
This book contains several of tamazusa's small-scale STG works, mainly game jam works.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.7%, Action 18.6%, Arcade 17.3%, Side Scroller 16.8%, Shooter 8.7%
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%, Side Scroller 20.7%, Arcade 11%, Action 7.8%, Sci-fi 7.2%
Dodge, dash, and blast through five handcrafted worlds in a fast pixel-art arcade shooter built for score chasing, boss fights, and perfect runs. Free demo available.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.8%, Side Scroller 17%, Arcade 13.6%, Score Attack 10.9%, Action 7.7%
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 21.1%, Action 10.5%, Sci-fi 8%, Local Co-Op 7.8%
