60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Arcade, Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Pixel Graphics.
Layer Section, the home console port of arcade game RayForce is back with new features and online ranking. Use the new lock-on laser function to defeat multiple enemies at once for a higher score in this gorgeous 2D vertical shooting game!
GRADIUS ORIGINS
Salamander III is the newest addition to the Gradius series, a legendary pioneer in the side-scrolling shooter genre, and comes with the original arcade versions of the previous games.
Truxton 2
The sequel to Toaplan’s shoot ‘em up masterpiece Truxton is a thrilling insane space action with an unforgiving difficulty level. Enjoy the visually stunning pixel graphics and vibrant music as you dodge the high-speed bullet rain and take on tough bosses.
Salamander III is the newest addition to the Gradius series, a legendary pioneer in the side-scrolling shooter genre, and comes with the original arcade versions of the previous games.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Arcade 20.4%, Shooter 16.9%, 1990's 13.7%, Action 8%
The sequel to Toaplan’s shoot ‘em up masterpiece Truxton is a thrilling insane space action with an unforgiving difficulty level. Enjoy the visually stunning pixel graphics and vibrant music as you dodge the high-speed bullet rain and take on tough bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, 1990's 12.5%, Arcade 10.4%, Top-Down 8.8%
Prepare yourself for an insatiable rain of bullets, bombs, and beams in Crimzon Clover. Earn all the power-ups for an overpowered experience in the all new ARRANGE version.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Arcade 15.7%, Shooter 13%, Action 8.2%
A science fiction-themed vertically scrolling shoot 'em up game known for its stunning detailed pixel art, gigantic bosses, and a menacing difficulty. From the legendary studio Toaplan, this is quite possibly the most rock and roll shooting game of all time.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Top-Down Shooter 21.2%, 1990's 10.9%, Arcade 10.7%, Futuristic 9.2%
The Guardians, a secret society wielding the power of the Force, have readied their tanks and intend on crushing the aspirations of the Hammerbolt Empire!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, 1990's 11%, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 10%
The ruthless Gidans invite you to an explosive space scramble! Head into the mighty Super Fighter and disintegrate your foes in all directions with various upgradeable weapons. Toaplan's no-frills vertical shooter Truxton speeds onto PC with new features and quality-of-life updates!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Top-Down Shooter 21.7%, 1990's 12.9%, Arcade 12.4%, Retro 7.7%
A vertical arcade shoot'em up with an inventive teleport system, lots of fast-blazing action and explosions, tons of boss fights, a risk/reward based score system and a proper challenge for both veteran and new players of the genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Shooter 8.8%, Arcade 8.8%, Top-Down 7.3%
Game Tengoku CrusinMix is a vertically scrolling shooting game mixing cute characters, a game world parodying a wide range of gaming tropes and history, tight controls, refined mechanics and eggplants?!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, 1990's 15%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 12.6%, Retro 8.7%
Brought to you by the makers of GIGANTIC ARMY, Supercharged Robot VULKAISER, and SATAZIUS, WOLFLAME is a return to the form of glorious 2D vertical vertical shooters like Raiden, Raptor, and Twin Cobra.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.5%, Shooter 15.1%, Arcade 15.1%, Top-Down 8.5%, Action 6.8%
Blast through alien hordes as the finest cyborg mercenary in existence! To emerge victorious, you'll need to manage time and resources skillfully. Toaplan's run-and-gun smash-hit finally arrives on PC, reloaded with new features and quality-of-life extras!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, 1990's 13.3%, Arcade 10.6%, Top-Down 8%
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 39.8%, Shooter 17.8%, Arcade 16.6%, Space 9.8%, Action 8.5%
Blast battalions of tanks into smoking craters and conquer air and sea from the sky's fastest attack chopper! Toaplan's coin-op shooter Twin Cobra flies to PC with fresh features and quality-of-life updates!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, 1990's 14.8%, Arcade 13.1%, Top-Down 11.2%
Crisis Wing is 90's style vertically scrolling arcade shooter. Master 7 intense vertical stages, and take down massive bosses. Play solo or with a friend in local co-op. Get ready for pure, high-octane action.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Top-Down Shooter 22.4%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 9.7%, Top-Down 8.2%
A PIONEER OF THE BULLET HELL GENRE BY TOAPLAN IS BACK!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Shooter 12.9%, 1990's 12.6%, Arcade 12.1%, Top-Down 8.4%
Grind Stormer, aka V・V, is a vertically scrolling manic shooter with gorgeous pixel art graphics and an upbeat FM soundtrack. Developed by an all-star team at the legendary Japanese studio Toaplan, known for their stellar shoot ‘em ups.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, 1990's 15.9%, Arcade 11.8%, Top-Down 8%
Earthion is a side-scrolling space shooter developed natively for 16-bit systems. Guide space fighter pilot Azusa Takanashi in her fight to repel the alien invaders and save planet Earth.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, 1990's 17%, Space 11.3%, Shooter 11.3%, Retro 9.4%
A brand new entry to the series, NIGHT STRIKER GEAR revitalizes the sprite scaling pseudo-3D style with polished graphics. The new GEAR System gives an added depth to the gameplay without sacrificing the intuitiveness. Feeling the rush of fast-paced music, strike through the night once more!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Shooter 15.3%, Arcade 13.2%, 1990's 12.3%, Sci-fi 9.9%
The critically acclaimed update to the Space Invaders franchise has arrived to invade Steam with greatly improved graphics and audio! Packed with pulsing, vibrant visuals enhanced further by interactive sound. The invaders have evolved, the question is: can you keep up?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 12.1%, Space 9.5%, Top-Down 9.3%
Originally created by Seibu Kaihatsu, Raiden series comes back with a four-title compilation of these classic scrolling arcade shooter games we enjoyed being challenged with back in the days.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.1%, Arcade 17.9%, Shooter 13.6%, Retro 10.6%, 1990's 9.4%
The original beautiful girl side-scrolling shooter is back! This work commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Cotton series.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41%, Arcade 22.1%, Shooter 22%, Action 13.7%, Singleplayer 1.3%
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 35.8%, Arcade 19.3%, Action 12.2%, Retro 11.4%, 2D 6.1%
“SHOCK TROOPERS ”, the fan favorite 2D top-down view action shooting game released exclusively on NEOGEO MVS in 1997, returns to the battlefield on Steam!Progress through the battlefield, choosing the best routes and strategy!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.8%, Arcade 26.3%, Action 17.7%, Retro 15.9%, 2D 8.3%
Blast off for a retro arcade experience in RedRaptor, a vertical shoot’em up inspired by genre classics of the ’90s!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, 1990's 11.1%, Shooter 9.3%, Arcade 6.6%
STURMWIND EX is a shoot-em up in the tradition of old arcade games. If it moves - shoot it!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, Arcade 13.1%, Shooter 12.8%, Space 11.4%, Sci-fi 9.6%
An old arcade style 2d shmup.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Top-Down Shooter 22.7%, Shooter 13.7%, Arcade 11.3%, Top-Down 8.8%
Cosmonator is an 'RPG-em-up': a hybrid of classic fast-paced top-down shoot-em-up action infused with deep character building elements. Build up your own unique alien-killing machine to avenge the destruction of planet Earth!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.4%, Top-Down Shooter 25.7%, Action 10.3%, Top-Down 6.7%, Arcade 6.3%
Another version of the classic Asteroids game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Shooter 12.9%, Arcade 12.6%, Action 7.9%
The machine world of Molybdion has fallen into disarray. As Nidhogg eats the root of the planet, unending wars rage on the surface! Slice your way through hordes of metallic foes in five frantic levels, defeat fearsome bosses, and dodge countless bullets in this vintage vertical shoot 'em up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.6%, Arcade 15.6%, Shooter 14.1%, Futuristic 10.6%, Retro 7.4%
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 36.7%, Arcade 19.8%, Action 12.8%, Retro 11.3%, 2D 6.4%
Join Micheal Chang, the Monkey King, on his journey through famous landmarks of ancient China and fight off mythical creatures and legends in this classic arcade shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.8%, Arcade 17.3%, Action 16.4%, Shooter 15%, Retro 12.5%
Welcome back to 1996! This shared screen space shooter is the perfect 4-player competitive game for some casual fun!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, 1990's 10.5%, Shooter 10.3%, Arcade 9.7%
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 41.4%, Arcade 23%, Action 14.6%, Retro 12.9%, 2D 6.9%
Save Earth from an invasion of intergalactic chickens! Finger-blistering arcade shooting action for one or two players.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Arcade 13.9%, Shooter 13.8%, Action 9.3%
BroodStar is a classic arcade shmup with roguelike elements. Acquire crazy item combos, encounter strange events and fight challenging bosses on a quest to destroy the living planet, the BroodStar.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Top-Down Shooter 22.1%, Arcade 9.5%, Space 9%, Shooter 9%
Everyone, gather at the YO-KAI Disco! The cursed shooting party begins! All past game modes, additional characters, and BGM are included at once!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, Arcade 16.9%, Shooter 16.6%, Action 10.2%
Solitarius is a 2D top-down wave shooter set in a sci-fi space environment. It is a free minigame that contains six different levels, eight different enemies and nine different weapons. Instead of surviving as long as possible you have to make it through each level.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Space 13.2%, 1990's 7.2%, Arcade 7.2%
Introducing FixEight, Toaplan's thrilling vertical run-and-gun game featuring eight peerless warriors with cutting-edge weapons. Embark on an exhilarating cosmic escapade with up to three players at once. Now on PC with modern extras!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.1%, Arcade 18.7%, 1990's 11.8%, Retro 7.3%, Action 7.2%
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 26.3%, Top-Down Shooter 22.9%, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 9.4%, Top-Down 6.7%
The second installment in Saikyo's vertical scrolling shooters, following the 1993 Best Shooting Game award winner “Sengoku Ace”.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 12.8%, 1990's 9.6%
Blast your way through enemy territory and level up your versatile arsenal of high-tech weapons in this handheld game style retro shmup!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Top-Down Shooter 24%, Retro 10%, Sci-fi 9.2%, Arcade 8.6%
TROID BLASTER 2 is a physics based asteroids tribute game, featuring: * Random Levels * Gachapon random generated pilots and ships * 30 weapon types to unlock * Physics based! * Hundreds of bite sized levels to play * A graveyard to bury and remember your fallen pilots
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, Shooter 13%, Arcade 12.6%, Action 7.8%
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 27.6%, Top-Down Shooter 24%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 10.6%, Top-Down 7.4%
A modern spin on an old classic! Asteroids Millennium provides exciting new game play without departing from the feel of its predecessors. Collect power-ups, dodge threats, and blast away at asteroids and enemies alike in this survival game that is truly fun to play.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Action 10.8%, Shooter 10.2%, Space 10.2%
Retro style 2D vertical scrolling simple shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Top-Down Shooter 21.2%, Shooter 11.5%, 1990's 11.1%, Arcade 10.3%
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 29.1%, Top-Down Shooter 25.3%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 10.3%, Top-Down 7.2%
ZEROCRON is a straightforward, classical arcade Twin-Stick Shoot-Em-Up with a strong Commodore-Amiga-era feel. Blast asteroids and enemies to burning pixeldust!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Shooter 9.7%, Arcade 9.6%, 1990's 8.9%
A reinterpretation of retro games like Space Invaders and Galaga with a modern twist. Battle through planetary sectors using elemental abilities that combine for powerful effects and make bosses vanish. If you’re looking for a short, modernized retro-style game, this is perfect for you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Top-Down Shooter 22.5%, Shooter 11.7%, 1990's 10%, Arcade 9.3%
Hit the road for explosive bullet hell action through a post-apocalyptic wasteland!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 8.6%, 1990's 7.6%
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 27.6%, Top-Down Shooter 24.2%, Shooter 12.6%, Top-Down 9.2%, Space 6.5%
Punch through the cosmos! An arcade-inspired shoot-em-up where you play as an immortal lobster speeding through space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Arcade 12.9%, 1990's 9.4%, Top-Down 7.7%
1x! Space Adventure is an arcade top-down shump with gradually increasing difficulty.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Arcade 15.2%, Shooter 14.9%, Action 10.1%
In this classic top-down shoot 'em up, fly the deadliest ship in the galaxy on a dangerous first-strike mission to annihilate an alien threat before they become too powerful to stop. Pick up upgrades from fallen enemies along the way and become an unstoppable force!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, Top-Down Shooter 23.8%, Retro 10.3%, 1990's 8%, Space 7%
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 23.8%, Top-Down Shooter 21.7%, Shooter 14%, Action 9%, Futuristic 8%
Rocks In Space is an indie arcade shooter with upgrades, unlockable ships, and no paywalls. Download now and get ready to fight the endless swarm!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, 1990's 11.6%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 11.1%
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 24.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Shooter 12.1%, Arcade 10.7%, Top-Down 8.3%
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 25.1%, Shooter 13.4%, Top-Down 10.6%, Arcade 10.6%, Space 10.3%
Influenced by classic top-down shooters like Sinistar and Bosconian, Shibui Coliseum is a multidirectonally scrolling shoot ‘em up for fans of fast-paced arcade action.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Arcade 11.5%, 1990's 10.4%, Retro 9.5%
It's Christmas! Pelt the humans with gifts! Quickly!!!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Top-Down Shooter 23.7%, Arcade 13.8%, Action 8.9%, Top-Down 7.6%
