60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Retro, Arcade, Shoot 'Em Up.
In this arcade-style top-down shooter, originally released in 1988 for the Commodore Amiga, take on the role of members of a 4-man squad fighting through a treacherous jungle environment. Play with up to 4 player local co-op.
Twin Hawk
Take on powerful tanks and battleships with the best use of your fighter in this military themed vertical arcade shoot ‘em up by Toaplan! Summon friendly fighter planes to avoid emergencies and increase firepower. Now on PC with modern enhancements!
Mission 1985
This game is a tribute to the Run "N Gun games (Commando, Ikari Warrior, Heavy Barrel, Guerilla Wars, Mercs...) from the mid 1980's that you could find in arcades or on 16 bit consoles.
Take on powerful tanks and battleships with the best use of your fighter in this military themed vertical arcade shoot ‘em up by Toaplan! Summon friendly fighter planes to avoid emergencies and increase firepower. Now on PC with modern enhancements!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Military 12.5%, 1980s 10.5%, War 7.3%
This game is a tribute to the Run "N Gun games (Commando, Ikari Warrior, Heavy Barrel, Guerilla Wars, Mercs...) from the mid 1980's that you could find in arcades or on 16 bit consoles.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Military 12.4%, Retro 12.3%, War 8.9%
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: Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Shooter 9%, 1980s 8.2%, Arcade 7.5%
In this simple riff on an arcade classic, released in 1983 for the ZX Spectrum and Commodore 64 by famed game developer/publisher Ocean Software, protect cities from waves of nuclear attack by using powerful missile batteries.
Why similar: Military 25.3%, Retro 16.1%, Arcade 9.8%, War 9.7%, Shooter 9.2%
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 18.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Military 12.6%, 1980s 11.9%, Arcade 7.8%
Pilot your helicopter to victory as your complete objectives, dodge missiles, and destroy your enemies. But don't forget to keep an eye on your fuel, ammunition, and health or you might not survive.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Military 14.2%, War 8.7%, Shooter 8.6%
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 18%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Co-op 10.9%, 1980s 9.9%, Retro 9%
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 16.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, 1980s 9.8%, Co-op 9.5%, Retro 8.5%
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 20.1%, Top-Down Shooter 20%, Military 15.9%, Shooter 10%, Arcade 8.8%
Save the world from Dinah's threat by defeating angels, demons, beasts, and aliens.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Co-op 13.4%, Shooter 10.8%, Top-Down Shooter 10.3%, Retro 9.8%
"Comet Soldier" is a 2D top-down view action shooting game. Advance through the battlefield and defeat the bosses that await.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Military 17.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, 1980s 10.2%, Retro 9.9%
"The last soldier" is a game where the player controls a soldier who is the sole survivor of his battalion. Into the game the player will find 6 game modes and 21 goals, where the player can shoot, paralyze enemies, steal war tanks, blow up enemy tanks, escape and more ...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Military 13.6%, 1980s 12.6%, Retro 11%, War 9.9%
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 22.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Shooter 9.9%, Arcade 8.1%, War 7.9%
Team up with the world’s biggest goblin on his quest for gold and be a total Christmas bastard.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Co-op 13%, Shooter 8.4%, Arcade 7.5%
Uncover the magic of Indian mythology, unique power-ups, and an enchanting soundtrack in this electrifying space showdown. Toaplan's vertical co-op shooter Vimana debuts on PC, offering accessible, action-packed gameplay and modern enhancements!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Arcade 11%, Retro 10.6%, Co-op 10%, Old School 9.7%
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 22.8%, Top-Down Shooter 22.2%, Shooter 12%, 1980s 10.5%, Retro 7.5%
Crisis Island is a fast paced, top down, pixel art, twin-stick shooter that takes inspiration from Time Crisis, Shock Troopers, and 80s action movies!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Military 17.6%, 1980s 11.9%, Shooter 9.4%, Arcade 8.1%
Fight in a furious battle against “The Zone”, a mysterious terrorist group hell-bent on destroying the world. Cripple their defenses with your dual-prop helicopter and massive arsenal of weaponry in this retro-inspired homage to arcade games of the 80’s.
Why similar: Military 18.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, War 9.2%, Shooter 8%
Retro style 2D vertical scrolling simple shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Top-Down Shooter 22.7%, 1980s 10.4%, Shooter 10.3%, Retro 9.4%
Welcome back to 1996! This shared screen space shooter is the perfect 4-player competitive game for some casual fun!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 9.2%, Retro 8.5%
Another version of the classic Asteroids game
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 11.4%, Retro 8.4%
In this simple riff on an arcade classic, released in 1983 for the ZX Spectrum by famed game developer/publisher Ocean Software, shoot the deadly Caterpilla as it weaves its way down the screen, while also contending with mushrooms that block the way, and a fearsome spider!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Retro 18.4%, Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 9.9%, 1980s 9.7%
History can be thrilling, learn the importance of the air force during the Spanish civil war, the most important air battles, the pilots that fought and the airplanes they used. Fight through the air around the Jarama, Brunete or Ebro. Learn, at the same time you become a flying ace!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Military 18.1%, War 15.5%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 11.4%
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 22.1%, Top-Down Shooter 21.8%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 10.3%, 1980s 8.8%
Blast bugs and chase high scores in this glorious revival of an old-school classic, all while jamming to a heart-pounding original score by Megan McDuffee. Play solo or tag in a friend for local co-op across 30 unique challenges or the endless arcade mode.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Retro 13.1%, Shooter 9.7%, Arcade 9.4%
An old arcade style 2d shmup.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 9.4%, Retro 8.4%
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: Top-Down Shooter 24%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Retro 14.4%, 1980s 12.8%, Shooter 6.9%
Strike Mission is a top-down aerial action game where you play as pilot Jake Walker on a mission to stop a global terrorist threat. Face intense battles, daring rescues, and strategic sabotage missions.
Why similar: Military 26.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, War 16%, Shooter 13%, Arcade 8.7%
The Queen of the Cosmic Wartoads has been abducted by the Rigellian Slime Beasts, their deadliest foe, and turned into the most hideous thing imaginable: a human being! Traverse the Rygellian Time-Void, reach the Slime King's lair and dismantle their deathly machine with your Cosmic Tool Kit.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, Retro 16.2%, Shooter 12.1%, 1980s 9.8%, Arcade 9.5%
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 31.1%, Arcade 12.5%, Retro 9.1%, Co-op 8.6%, Old School 8.1%
Save Earth from an invasion of intergalactic chickens! Finger-blistering arcade shooting action for one or two players.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Shooter 12.1%, Arcade 11.3%, 1980s 8.7%
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 29.9%, Top-Down Shooter 27.1%, Retro 10.2%, Shooter 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%
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 21.6%, 1980s 13.8%, Shooter 10.9%, Retro 10.2%, Arcade 9.5%
A retro arcade-style, 2D vertical scrolling shooter Pixel art inspired by 16-bit consoles and arcade games from the '80s and '90s Focus on the exhilarating "aim, shoot, kill" feel of the original shooter game. Receive communications from Controller Luna as you progress through each stage's story
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29.4%, Shooter 15.7%, Retro 15.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%, 1980s 10.8%
Metis One is an action-packed co-op top down shooter in the design style of the arcade classics. Take command of the A6-Gravitus to defend the people of Jupiter Colony, Metis One, against an unrelenting alien onslaught. With Drop-In Co-op, Player Two can join the action at anytime!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Top-Down Shooter 20.1%, Co-op 13.7%, Shooter 8.3%, 1980s 7.4%
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 26.8%, Top-Down Shooter 25%, Retro 12.4%, Shooter 10.9%, Arcade 8%
Galactic Wars EX is a pixel perfect co-op retro arcade shmup retrogaming experience for modern pcs
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Retro 11.5%, Local Co-Op 10.5%, Shooter 7.7%
In this simple riff on an arcade classic, released in 1983 for the ZX Spectrum by famed game developer/publisher Ocean Software, search labarinthine levels for the exit, while surviving an ever-increasing onslaught of deadly robots.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.4%, Retro 18.2%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 9.1%, 1980s 8.9%
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 29.2%, Retro 14.3%, Co-op 13.9%, Arcade 13%, Local Co-Op 9.5%
Time to bug out and blast back in this arcade shooter packed with waves of insects and UFOs. Fight through 50 challenging stages, grab power-ups, and chase the high score.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, Shooter 10.8%, 1980s 10.6%, Arcade 9.4%
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 30.2%, Top-Down Shooter 28%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 8.8%, Retro 6.9%
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 20.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Retro 10.3%, 1980s 9.6%, Old School 9.2%
Hellcrackers is a survivors-like you can play solo or with up to 8 friends locally. Fight waves of monsters, and buy upgrades from the coins you collect! If you are a few coins short you can always accept curses for some extra cash!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Local Co-Op 12.1%, Shooter 9.5%, Arcade 8.4%
Reclaim the arcade. This is a high-octane space shooter where vibrant pixel art meets relentless alien armadas. Master your orbital defenses and survive the ultimate galactic onslaught.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Retro 16.2%, Old School 10.8%, Arcade 10.6%, War 9.8%
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: Top-Down Shooter 23.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Old School 9.9%, Arcade 9.4%, Retro 7%
A retro style arcade blaster. Grab the weapons and bonuses, destroy the hostile waves and protect the enesphere.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Military 19.3%, Shooter 11.2%, War 10%, Arcade 9.7%
Rock 'N Roll G.E.O.S. Wars is a completely new dimension of the original Rock 'N Roll game. In this game, players can work together to vanquish the space rocks that threaten Earth... or they can choose to face each other in a wide variety of duel modes!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 9.7%, Co-op 8.9%
Three years after Battle Marine a new battle is about to begin! Battle AirForce is the first orthodox style vertical scrolling bullet hell STG since NOKOGI Rider by SUZUKI PLAN. It was created in Z80 full assembly language, aiming at a level close to the limit of VGS-Zero.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Top-Down Shooter 24.9%, Shooter 10.1%, 1980s 7.8%, Arcade 7.2%
WE HAVE ALIENS, YOU DON'T—Blast Martian invaders and flying saucers across 30 stages with robotic voice effects. Use your destructible shield, rescue army men for bonus points, and chase the high score.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, 1980s 12.1%, Shooter 10.3%, Arcade 8.9%
The Valkirias are here. Fast paced action Shoot 'em up with beautifully rendered 3D graphics. Select between four characters with different abilities and follow their story. Upgrade and unlock fighters, battle bosses and play amazing special stages, solo or with a friend.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Top-Down Shooter 20%, Military 18.6%, Shooter 10.8%, Arcade 9.4%
Stratoskirmish is an industrial war themed vertical shooting game with contemporary arcade feel and challenge. Deploy and control 'aerotorpedo' special weapons that can provide additional firepower or momentary safety. Enjoy a detailed visual presentation featuring pre-rendered 3d graphics.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Military 21.2%, War 10.8%, Top-Down Shooter 10.4%, Arcade 8.8%
The Saikyo-style system, trusted by players from casual gamers to hardcore enthusiasts, now features a new three-stage charge shot enhancement system, significantly boosting strategic depth. If you haven't played it yet, we urge you to give it a try.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Shooter 12.1%, Arcade 11.2%, Retro 7.2%
Killon is a retro shooter that features exhilarating combat, manic enemies and a charged cannon waiting to be unleashed. Fly a starship across the universe and restore the future today.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Retro 12.4%, 1980s 9.9%, Shooter 9.4%
For the very first time, highly acclaimed Japanese Arcade Shoot’em Ups - VASARA (2000) and VASARA 2 (2001) - are made available to the whole world via this package: VASARA COLLECTION!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, Co-op 10.8%, Retro 10%, Local Co-Op 7.6%
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!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Top-Down Shooter 24.1%, Shooter 12%, Arcade 10.6%, Retro 10%
Take off on a classic arcade journey with Tiger-Heli, Toaplan's pioneering vertical shooter that set the stage for an entire genre. Now available on PC with a host of modern upgrades!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.6%, Arcade 14.1%, 1980s 9.7%, Retro 9.6%, Old School 8.6%
In the vast depths of space, lies a man with a dark past. Setting himself apart from that old life, and seeking justice against wrongdoing instead of being the cause of it, Captain Righteous uses the Freedom Fighter, his trusty space fighter to search for and combat the evil Captain Buster!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, 1980s 14.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%, Retro 11.1%, Shooter 10.9%
The second installment in Saikyo's vertical scrolling shooters, following the 1993 Best Shooting Game award winner “Sengoku Ace”.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Top-Down Shooter 20.1%, Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 11.3%, Retro 6.6%
