60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shoot 'Em Up, 2D, Arcade.
An explosive musical show set in a hand-drawn retro-futuristic universe. From shoot’em up to rhythm game, take on the role of three punk musicians, confronting a mad queen and her planet-killing machine. Discover a surprising gameplay blending arcade, music and comics!
STRIKER HERO
STRIKER HERO is an action arcade input game with an epic metal soundtrack! Master your skills, unlock new weapons, defeat the enemies, and become a true STRIKER HERO!
Hyper Sentinel
A face-melting, pixel-pumping arcade shoot 'em up featuring awesome power-ups, epic boss battles and spectacular effects at a blistering 60fps. Blast into battle against giant space destroyers in Arcade Mode, tackle endless waves of enemies in Survival Mode and face off against epic level guardians in Boss Run mode.
STRIKER HERO is an action arcade input game with an epic metal soundtrack! Master your skills, unlock new weapons, defeat the enemies, and become a true STRIKER HERO!
Why similar: Fast-Paced 23.7%, Soundtrack 21.5% ★, Quick-Time Events 19.5% ★, Arcade 10.8%, Hand-drawn 6.2%
A face-melting, pixel-pumping arcade shoot 'em up featuring awesome power-ups, epic boss battles and spectacular effects at a blistering 60fps. Blast into battle against giant space destroyers in Arcade Mode, tackle endless waves of enemies in Survival Mode and face off against epic level guardians in Boss Run mode.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, Fast-Paced 25.4%, Arcade 13.4%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Retro 10%
Dodge the assault of spheres in circular moves, while destroying celestial bodies and fighting only one boss that will push your abilities and focus to the limit.
Why similar: Soundtrack 30.5% ★, Fast-Paced 22.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Arcade 7.9%, Bullet Hell 7.7%
A no nonsense, no autofire hiscore attack. A fast-paced, reflex-based topdown shoot 'em up. Like 1980s arcade-flavoured ice cream with laser blast sprinkles :)
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Fast-Paced 23.5%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Arcade 9.9%, Retro 7.8%
A cosmic plank turns a rat into a gun-blasting 90s mascot in a world packed with fairy tale monsters and reality-shifting mayhem. Fuse weapons, wreck everything, and try to figure out what on earth is going on. It’s weird, it’s loud, and it does not slow down.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 17.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Side Scroller 9.9%, Bullet Hell 9.9%, Platformer 9%
Vulture Strike is a side-scrolling shooting game in which you have the ability to travel between 2 parallel timelines whenever you want.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.6%, Fast-Paced 15.9%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Arcade 11.7%, Side Scroller 8.6%
Fly through danger filled procedurally generated tunnels, avoiding thousands of enemies, on this throwback to the golden age of arcade games.
Why similar: Soundtrack 20.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Fast-Paced 18.5%, Bullet Hell 10.7%, Arcade 8.5%
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 30.7%, Fast-Paced 14.1%, Side Scroller 13.6%, Bullet Hell 10.9%, Retro 9.2%
Become the Black Bird in this dark-fantasy shooting game with an operatic twist! This is the tale of a young girl who dies a pitiful death, but is reborn as the calamitous Black Bird whose destiny is to destroy the kingdom.
Why similar: Soundtrack 29.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Side Scroller 10.5%, Bullet Hell 10.4%, Arcade 6.9%
EXTREME! retro side-scrolling shoot 'em up with a colorful twist! Become one with your controller, learn all rocket colors by heart and master a unique color-based destruction! SHOOT DIE RESPAWN! And most importantly... NEVER GIVE UP!
Why similar: Fast-Paced 19.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Side Scroller 10.1%, Platformer 9.7%, Bullet Hell 9.4%
Pyro Fighters is a scrolling space shooter with platforming physics. Use your flame gun to propel yourself in the air and fight through an alien army with up to four players.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Fast-Paced 23.5%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Platformer 11.5%, Retro 8.5%
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 24.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Side Scroller 12.8%, Bullet Hell 10.9%, Arcade 10.8%
Hell is Other Demons is an action-platform shooter, with Roguelite elements. Explore a sprawling, hand-crafted world full of demons, insanely over-the-top boss fights, and a heavy synthwave soundtrack.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 26.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Platformer 9.6%, Arcade 9%
Weapon of Choice is a high-energy, side-scroller in which each playable character is unique with their own special weapon and abilities! Blast insane aliens, find new player characters, and choose between branching paths!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Side Scroller 13.5%, Soundtrack 12.8% ★, Platformer 12.2%, Hand-drawn 11.1%
Contract Rush DX is a hand-animated 2D Shoot 'Em Up, with multiple playable characters. Explore the world, collect powerful upgrades throughout levels, and unleash them to defeat difficult boss battles!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.8%, Hand-drawn 14.4%, Platformer 12.8%, Bullet Hell 12.5%, Arcade 8.6%
In a few words Invasion is fast and furious game. Inspired by Galaxian, this game builds upon the great mechanic with new features and sleek modern performance. Just fight without hesitation. Who hesitates will die!
Why similar: Fast-Paced 23.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Arcade 11.1%, Retro 7.9%
Metal Slugger Ops is a remastered run-and-gun shooter. Arm yourself with flamethrowers, ray guns, and more to stop Skuntank's evil military plans. Humanity's last hope for peace lies in your hands!
Why similar: Soundtrack 28.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Side Scroller 13.3%, Arcade 11.5%, Retro 9.2%
Temples vs Buildings is a roguelike with shoot'em up elements. The player will control flying temples of many cultures and fight against a vast array of flying buildings.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 24.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Arcade 11.8%, Retro 8.5%
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 25%, Soundtrack 18.3% ★, Side Scroller 14%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Arcade 10.1%
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 43.7%, Hand-drawn 16.2%, Platformer 15%, Side Scroller 12.2%, Indie 7.3%
Immerse yourself in the story of two brave space amazons who dare to challenge the irresponsible aristocratic system. Overcome all the obstacles that appear on your way - hordes of space scavengers, armies of General Admiral and get to the main villain - Evil Moneybag!
Why similar: Soundtrack 24.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Bullet Hell 12.6%, Side Scroller 10.1%, Arcade 8.8%
At sonic speeds, Aureole - Wings of Hope takes platforming to the literal skies! Join Ramila and Ryleth on their crusade to reclaim their home from demonic forces in this unique physics-based side-scrolling game.
Why similar: Soundtrack 22.6% ★, Fast-Paced 21.6%, Platformer 15.5%, Cartoony 11%, Side Scroller 9.3%
Bite-sized arcade shmup. Slam enemies, beat Bosses, get power-ups and repeat! Pilot your ship through deep space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Fast-Paced 20.8%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Arcade 10.3%, Score Attack 10%
Shadow the Hedgehog is back with Classic and Modern Sonic in SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS, an all-new collection featuring two unique experiences!
Why similar: Soundtrack 30.3% ★, Fast-Paced 27.4%, Platformer 12.1%, Cartoony 9.2%, Quick-Time Events 9.2% ★
Trouble in Antarctica!The Black Hand of Fate, an international Terrorist Group has constructed a secret base within the heart of a Volcano, and have built a massive army of bio-engineered soldiers and genetic monsters to take over the world! You are the only one that can put a stop to their dastardly plans. You are the Blasting Agent!
Why similar: Fast-Paced 26.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Platformer 18.3%, Retro 11.3%, Side Scroller 8.5%
A side-scrolling heavy metal guitar shooter. Blast your enemies with pure metal energy from your astral guitar as the backing track rages in the night. Featuring a fleet of surreal hand drawn space monsters and an arsenal of cosmic items to whomp them with. It's your one way ticket to midnight!
Why similar: Soundtrack 36.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Hand-drawn 12.7%, Side Scroller 11.6%, Arcade 10.7%
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 29.5%, Arcade 14.9%, Side Scroller 11.1%, Retro 11%, Cartoony 10.7%
Take on a howling challenge in Full Moon Rush! This classic shoot 'em up is a bullet hell masterpiece with a boss rush twist. With 15 epic battles and old-school graphics, you'll need expert shooting skills to survive. Customizable health and Assist Mode make it accessible to all.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Side Scroller 15.5%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Platformer 12.2%, Arcade 9.6%
Sine Mora is a horizontal shoot'em up that provides a unique take on challenge, where time is the ultimate factor.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 53.9%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Arcade 10.5%, Side Scroller 10.3%, Indie 4.5%
A fast paced action shooter inspired by the arcade classic Super Pang! Use a wide selection of weapons and powerups to tear through increasingly challenging levels.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.2%, Fast-Paced 17.3%, Arcade 12.3%, Bullet Hell 11.2%, Cartoony 7.3%
The sequel of the famous Shoot'em up from the Visco studio is back, 30 years after the first opus, released exclusively on Neo-Geo MVS and Neo-Geo AES in 1992 . It's time to bring out your good old battle ship in ANDRO DUNOS 2!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Soundtrack 14.5% ★, Arcade 12.8%, Difficult 6.7%
GUNKID 99 is a fast and frantic 2D arena-shooter that will seriously challenge your skills and reflexes. Craft your own unique play-style and develop crazy combos with numerous weapons and abilities at your disposal! Lay waste to endless hordes of enemies and get that top score on the Global Leaderboards!
Why similar: Fast-Paced 17.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Platformer 12.4%, Arcade 10.1%, Bullet Hell 9.3%
Combining retro puzzles and a arcade space shooter. You and your crew found strange materials in the galaxy core to upgrade your ship to the most powerful. While collecting core materials you came across something unbelievable ... The Core Message. The Core Message changes everything.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.5%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Arcade 14.1%, Retro 12.4%, Fast-Paced 7.8%
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 34.1%, Soundtrack 22.3% ★, Arcade 14%, Retro 6.4%, Bullet Hell 6.4%
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 33.2%, Bullet Hell 15%, Arcade 14.1%, Retro 11.3%, Side Scroller 10.8%
Put out the fires and rescue the hostages in this fast-paced arcade game!
Why similar: Fast-Paced 27.1%, Soundtrack 22.1% ★, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Cartoony 11%, Hand-drawn 10.2%
A tiny 2D Hand-drawn "Clean 'Em Up" game about a tadpole cleaning rivers and fighting pollution.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30%, Hand-drawn 14.4%, Side Scroller 14.2%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Arcade 10.4%
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 46%, Bullet Hell 14%, Arcade 13.1%, Side Scroller 8.5%, Retro 6.7%
Will you have what it takes to avenge your father, defeat the evil DreadSkull and save the galaxy? Collect gems and customize your ship to get through six replayable sectors, annihilate your foes and fight epic bosses in this classic styled pixel art shoot'em'up with RPG progression.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Soundtrack 23.5% ★, Fast-Paced 20.6%, Arcade 9%, Bullet Hell 8%
Shoot, blast and slash through hordes of enemies in Rocking Pilot - a twin-stick shooter extravaganza inspired by arcade classics.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Fast-Paced 24%, Arcade 12.3%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Retro 9.3%
Golden Hornet is a retro style twin-stick shooter. Become a pilot of the multipurpose helicopter 'Golden Hornet' — rescue hostages and destroy enemy outposts.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Side Scroller 14.9%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Arcade 10.5%, Soundtrack 7.5% ★
Super XYX is a new shmup from the creator of Fire Arrow X, Megatank, ZPF and a couple of others. Co-developed and published by Team Grybanser Fox.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.4%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Arcade 14.4%, Retro 13.9%, Indie 8.9%
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: Fast-Paced 18.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Platformer 16%, Side Scroller 14%, Arcade 8.7%
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 36%, Side Scroller 22.8%, Arcade 15.2%, Retro 11.5%, Platformer 7.3%
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 28.2%, Side Scroller 15.9%, Retro 12.9%, Arcade 10.3%, Platformer 10.1%
A comic-styled mashup of Galaga-style shoot-em-up, simple platforming action, and Saturday morning cartoon. In collaboration with Eisner-award-winning cartoonist James Kochalka!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.9%, Platformer 20%, Retro 14.9%, Cartoony 8.4%, Indie 7.5%
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 25.5%, Fast-Paced 17.6%, Arcade 12.7%, Side Scroller 12.6%, Retro 9.8%
Become a banana billionaire! Run, jump, and dash your way through 100+ Banana filled levels! Go Bananas is a fast paced arcade platformer where you race against the clock to collect the most Bananas!
Why similar: Fast-Paced 33.5%, Cartoony 12.8%, Arcade 12.5%, Side Scroller 12.2%, Platformer 10.3%
Particle Storm is challenging 2D run n gun blending bullet hell and shmup mechanics with striking pixel art, nonstop action, and an energetic soundtrack.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Arcade 16.2%, Platformer 10.8%
Beastie Land is a high-speed 2D platformer inspired by 90’s classics. Master precision platforming and explore vibrant levels to discover hidden treasures with your unique beast characters!
Why similar: Soundtrack 30.8% ★, Fast-Paced 27.5%, Platformer 11.8%, Cartoony 11.2%, Retro 6.9%
A single-stick arcade shoot 'em up inspired by the golden years of retro gaming. Blast to the synthwave beat to combine powerups and destroy waves of invaders. Complete missions, compete on leaderboards, discover secrets, and unlock over 80 unique ships from every era of gaming.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.3%, Side Scroller 16%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Score Attack 11.5%, Arcade 11.4%
Naughty Geese is a 2D pixel art platformer. You control a biker goose who tries to keep his offspring safe from predators. As they like to escape and enjoy the scenery, Dad needs to go after his "Naughty Geese" every time. Enjoy unique gameplay that pays homage to classics of the genre.
Why similar: Soundtrack 25% ★, Fast-Paced 23.2%, Platformer 13.6%, Side Scroller 12.8%, Cartoony 12.2%
Frog Demon supaaa dupaaa shooter!!
Why similar: Soundtrack 24.1% ★, Quick-Time Events 18.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Platformer 10.7%, Arcade 9.2%
【About "The Hurricane of the Varstray"】"The Hurricane of the Varstray" is a vertically scrolling shoot'em up with a SF story: in the distant future, to defend the Earth against the invasion of mystery mechanical structures, 4 girls head to "the Varstray sector," far away from the Earth and considered as the v
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.1%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Fast-Paced 13.9%, Arcade 8.7%, Retro 6.4%
Super Galaxy Squadron is a fast-paced vertical shooter designed for human beings as well as SHMUP veterans. Featuring multiple game modes, a challenging but merciful difficulty curve, forgiving health system, and SEVENTEEN playable ships.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.2%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Retro 11.8%, Arcade 11.3%, Indie 5.2%
Bouncy Bob 2 is a crazy couch co-op game for up to 4 players. Choose one of 12 different characters. Customize your color, choose one of 14 arenas and get ready for the ultimate bouncy bobbing.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Platformer 13.8%, Hand-drawn 12%, Bullet Hell 10%, Retro 8.8%
Spark is a creative, combo-centric, Shoot 'em up game. It's a 3-in-1 old-school arcade game fueled by the competitive urge to climb the leaderboards. The unique shooting system hooks the player as they discover more and more ways to create beautiful and effective combos.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.5%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Arcade 16.8%, Side Scroller 16.2%, Indie 7%
Speedgunner Ultra is a dynamic platformer in which you can transform your character into a combat aircraft by pressing a button. Use all sorts of tricks to speed up and try to complete the level faster than anyone else.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 26.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Platformer 12.2%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Arcade 9.1%
Welcome to the magical realm Draginsanity. It is full of dragons. And it is totally insane! Fly and hover through the air. Spit fire at dragons, spiders and demos. If you find the right mana you can do all of this!
Why similar: Soundtrack 30.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Platformer 12.5%, Side Scroller 10.6%, Arcade 10.3%
SodaCity is an action, fast paced game, with hybrid beat/shoot ‘em up gameplay.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 31.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, Side Scroller 14.7%, Indie 7.3%, Difficult 6.8%
