60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Top-Down Shooter, Arcade, 2D.
Modern old school action with explosive firepower. Rack up kills to upgrade your ship. Use your tech skills wisely. Use the best loot. And dominate the skies! This is a work-in-progress passion project! ETA November '26!
Solitarius
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.
Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute
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!
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 26.8%, Space 18%, 1990's 8.4%, Arcade 7.3%, Sci-fi 7.2%
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: Top-Down Shooter 23.5%, 1990's 14.5%, Arcade 11.5%, Futuristic 9.6%, Space 9.1%
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%, 1990's 14.3%, Arcade 10.4%, Space 9%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.1%
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: Top-Down Shooter 22.4%, 1990's 18.2%, Arcade 11.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.9%, Sci-fi 7%
Maelstrom is a licensed open source port of the original shareware game for the Macintosh by Ambrosia Software, Inc. It is a fast-action, asteroids-like game, with classic pixel graphics and original sounds.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 31.8%, Arcade 15%, Space 11%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Sci-fi 8.1%
You are the I.T. Department's lowest paid security grunt, and a hacker is malware-bombing the company network. Your shift ends in an hour. The break room coffee pot is cold. Log in, 'cause it's gonna be a long night.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 35.1%, 1990's 29.9%, Arcade 14.3%, Action 7.7%, 2D 5.2%
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: Top-Down Shooter 25%, 1990's 15.5%, Arcade 12.3%, Futuristic 10.3%, Sci-fi 8%
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 24.9%, 1990's 14.8%, Arcade 11.9%, Space 9%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.5%
Shin Sophstar is a high-voltage remix built for speed and scoring. With 25+ ship variants, mid-run ship switching, and an aggressive, deeply layered scoring system, it delivers a faster, sharper arcade experience for all skill levels.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 32.3%, Arcade 12.7%, Space 11.8%, 1990's 9.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.3%
Blast off for a retro arcade experience in RedRaptor, a vertical shoot’em up inspired by genre classics of the ’90s!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 30.5%, 1990's 15.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Arcade 8.3%
Blue Jay Joyride is a fast-paced 2D space shooter. Go through waves of enemies and fight progressively harder bosses. Collect one of the many unique powerups to give your ship a fighting chance in this intense game.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 31.7%, Arcade 15%, Action 10.4%, Space 9%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%
Engage in an intense space shooter that you can play in single-player or multiplayer with up to 6 players. Play a variety of different spaceships, each with their own unique stats, components, and playstyles!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 30.5%, Futuristic 16.5%, Space 12.8%, Sci-fi 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 9%
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 27%, 1990's 13.2%, Arcade 12.8%, Action 9.1%, Space 6.9%
Punch through the cosmos! An arcade-inspired shoot-em-up where you play as an immortal lobster speeding through space.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.2%, Arcade 14.2%, 1990's 11.9%, Space 8.8%, Action 8.7%
Save the galaxy in this unique space shooter! Based on the legendary Google Play title, Super Space Slayer 2 features completely re-designed mouse, keyboard and gamepad controls that make it even better than the original.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.4%, Space 18.7%, Action RPG 13.6%, 1990's 12.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.1%
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: Top-Down Shooter 25.2%, Futuristic 13.8%, 1990's 12.8%, Arcade 10.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.5%
Get in on the action with this addictive 2D python space shooter.
Why similar: 1990's 15.7%, Arcade 15.4%, Futuristic 12.7%, Bullet Time 12.2% ★, Action 10.7%
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: Top-Down Shooter 21.8%, Action RPG 20.8%, 1990's 14.1%, Arcade 11.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 6.5%
Fast Paced, Bullet Hell Retro Shooter! Shoot down enemies and dodge everything. Fight through 17 intense levels with 6 insane boss fights. Do you have what it takes to beat the game?
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26%, 1990's 14.1%, Arcade 13.3%, Space 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 8%
Voidronaut is a fast-paced 2D arcade shooter set in the endless darkness of deep space. As the last surviving pilot, you must outmaneuver relentless enemy waves, collect new weapons, and sharpen your aim, speed, and reflexes to survive.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 31.9%, Arcade 16.3%, Action 11.3%, Space 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%
In this highly addictive top-down arcade shoot-em-up from 1982, originally for the ZX Spectrum, defend yourself from wave upon wave of deadly alien combatants using your Ion Thrust Drive and dual Plasma Disruptors.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 45%, Arcade 10.6%, Space 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Action 8%
Frantic 4-player laser ricocheting top-down shooter. Keep it casual and enjoy the chaos, or master the surprisingly deep mechanics to obliterate your enemies. Duke it out locally in free-for-all or 2v2.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 31.2%, Arcade 12.5%, Space 11.9%, Futuristic 11.3%, Sci-fi 8.7%
Dodge, collect, and survive. Every piece of salvage you grab makes your ship deadlier and tougher.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 32.2%, Futuristic 13%, Space 12.7%, Arcade 11.9%, Sci-fi 9.9%
Defend Spacebase 19 from the asteroids swarming down on the station! Shoot down waves of stones and equip different powerful weapons. How many waves can you last? A simple nostalgic retro arcade turret defense shooter.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Arcade 13.8%, Sci-fi 12.3%, Bullet Time 10.2% ★, Pixel Graphics 9.5%
Blast through endless waves of asteroids and alien formations in this retro-inspired arcade shooter. Unlock new weapons, find powerful loot, upgrade your ship, and master devastating skills to survive the cosmic onslaught. Made with love by a father-daughter team.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 31.4%, Space 17.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Action RPG 9.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.1%
Triangle Service presents the essential arcade experience! Power up your ship, evade enemy fire, and blast your way to the final boss in DeltaZeal!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 33.9%, 1990's 9.6%, Arcade 9.3%, Space 7.5%, Local Co-Op 7.5%
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 27.8%, Space 12%, Arcade 11.9%, Sci-fi 8.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.2%
ZANAC-like Ultra High-Speed Scrolling 2D Shooter Humanity suffered a crushing defeat in the war against the sentient AI, RA6 the Great Sovereign, losing 70% of the global population. Now, you board the anti-AI fighter MSX-3 Arondight, and launch into the final battle against the Sovereign.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 38.7%, Space 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Futuristic 10.5%, Sci-fi 7.8%
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: Top-Down Shooter 23.5%, 1990's 11.5%, Arcade 10.8%, Futuristic 9%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.4%
Lead a team of marines inside a space station infested with monsters. Level up your squad and upgrade your weapons in order to clean the station of any threat. But don't forget to manage your squad as health and fatigue will play a big role in your squad's performance.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 38.2%, Action RPG 29.8%, Action 13.3%, Sci-fi 12.5%, Top-Down 5.1%
Lead an elite squad of heroines in this high-energy vertical shmup! Blast through enemy waves, dodge deadly patterns, and take down epic bosses as you fight to free the galaxy from the grip of the Merlian Empire.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.9%, 1990's 14.5%, Arcade 13.3%, Space 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%
Demonborg Mining Co is a unique rogue-lite about mining the insides of giant demon cyborgs with your auto-firing turret loaded drill drone.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.1%, Action RPG 20.8%, 1990's 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Futuristic 8%
Slimestoppers is a top down horde shooter that pits the technology of man against a relentless army of sentient slimes from space. Choose from an ever-expanding arsenal of weapons, abilities, perks, and equipment to forge the perfect Slimestopper. Supports multiplayer up to 4 players!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 39.8%, Arcade 14.4%, Futuristic 11%, Sci-fi 7.6%, Action 7.5%
Neonis is a highly action packed top-down shooter in which you try to survive as long as possible. The game has a couple different gamemodes, such as: Classic, Chaos, Dodge and Flood. Pick up the buffs to have a higher chance of surviving for a longer period of time.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 34.5%, Space 16.5%, Futuristic 14.6%, Arcade 10.8%, Sci-fi 9%
This is a retro barrage flying shooting game. Drive a space fighter plane, shuttle between planets and space stations, and use powerful firepower to destroy enemy space battleships! !
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.4%, 1990's 18.8%, Arcade 11.1%, Space 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%
Another version of the classic Asteroids game
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29.3%, Arcade 16.2%, Action 10.6%, Space 10.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 9%
Hyper Frenzy is a free arena-styled singleplayer 2D space shooter using top-down perspective. Fight in different modes against bots, collect various items and use one of the plenty weapons to defeat your opponents. Create your own maps and gametypes.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.5%, Space 17.1%, 1990's 12.1%, Arcade 11.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 7%
In Parsec you pilot a spaceship through a field of asteroids trying to destroy as many as possible before they destroy you. You have three different weapons that can be picked up around the world. Health can also be picked up from random spawns and sometimes dropped by asteroids.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 31.1%, Arcade 15.1%, Space 13.6%, Sci-fi 9.7%, Action 9.5%
Gunshot Arcade combines the action of a classic arcade shoot 'em up with the meta-progression of a roguelike. Buy some weapons, upgrade your gear and survive as long as you can. Unlock much stronger guns from wave to wave and reach a new record, good luck.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Bullet Time 14.7% ★, Space 14.5%, Sci-fi 10.1%, 1990's 8.3%
A fast-paced vertical shooter built for short sessions! 2-Minute and 5-Minute score attack modes with beautiful X68000-style pixel art.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29.6%, 1990's 19.1%, Arcade 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Action 6.2%
When the Stars Threw Down Their Spears is a story-rich, retro space shooter inspired by DOS-era space games like Star Control, Solar Winds, and Lightspeed. Blast your way through fast-paced arcade combat; build out modular, upgradable ships; and explore a galaxy torn by war.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.1%, Space 15.9%, 1990's 11.6%, Arcade 11.1%, Sci-fi 8.7%
It's Christmas! Pelt the humans with gifts! Quickly!!!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 30.9%, Arcade 15.6%, Futuristic 11.3%, Action 10.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.6%
Join Emme the dog as she battles block invaders in this puzzle action game. Defeat all kinds of unpredictable blocks across hundreds of levels.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, 1990's 17.7%, Space 13.6%, Futuristic 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%
Steel shadows arena - Top down shooter tank arena game done in a 90s style. Fight AI tanks in 1v1s death match style arenas to unlock levels and Upgrade points.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 37.8%, 1990's 23%, Arcade 18.1%, Action 13.4%, 2D 6.7%
《Beat The Soul Z》 is a 2D pixel style platformer action game. The player takes on the role of the main character and plays the game from different perspectives, and cooperate with his soul to fight, explore, and pass the level.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24%, Action RPG 21.6%, Futuristic 14.5%, Arcade 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%
A space exploration horror RPG with open world and customization.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 30.8%, Space 16.3%, Futuristic 15.8%, Action RPG 13.3%, Sci-fi 9.5%
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: Top-Down Shooter 33.8%, Arcade 11.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.2%, Space 9.9%, Futuristic 8.7%
You are a single ship outnumbered and outgunned by the enemy fleet. The one advantage you have is a powerful magnet that is capable of capturing the enemy bullets and firing them back at the enemy!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 43.2%, Space 11.6%, Futuristic 10.2%, Action 8.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%
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 36%, Arcade 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Futuristic 9.8%, Sci-fi 8.1%
An alien menace has descended on Earth! Defend the world from UFO invasion in this superb arcade shooter from Qute. Use your weapons effectively, deflect enemy bullets with your shield, and recapture the Moon from alien infestation!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.1%, 1990's 13%, Space 12.4%, Arcade 10.7%, Sci-fi 7.8%
SHOCKWAVE TRIGGERS is an arcade high resolution pixel art shmup/shoot'em up, in which you use the power of Shockwaves and a good timing to get the most bonus from your destroyed enemies. It's simple: shoot, dodge, wait and SHOCKWAVE!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26%, 1990's 17.8%, Arcade 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Local Co-Op 7.4%
A fast-paced roguelike space shooter where every credit counts. Fight through dangerous sectors, upgrade your ship mid-battle, and convert your earnings into permanent power. Because when you die, you keep what matters.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 33%, Sci-fi 11.1%, Futuristic 8.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.5%, Arcade 8.3%
"Super Smash Asteroids" is a high-speed, twin-stick, top-down, rogue-like space shooter. Choose from 6 unique ships, upgrade with 70+ items & blast through epic bosses. Level up for intense, action-packed battles in a futuristic universe. Buckle up for a thrilling journey to glory!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.8%, Arcade 13.3%, 1990's 13.3%, Bullet Time 10.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 8%
You are valiant space hero who is not as fortunate as those in the golden age of scrolling shooters who had infinite ammo. Instead you must absorb your enemies' weapons and retaliate!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 35.2%, Space 18%, Arcade 13.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.3%, Action 6%
Stop the Saturnians is a shooter inspired by classic arcade games. Dodge enemy fire, destroy procedurally generated alien waves and fight massive bosses. Collect resources in the midst of combat to upgrade your ship or improve Earth's defenses. Protect yourself and the planet both!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.1%, Space 16.5%, Arcade 12.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%
Pirate's Peril is an arcade shooter themed in the world of pirates on the open sea!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28%, Arcade 20.4%, Action 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.4%
IFF is a top-down action-packed shooter where you play a railgun-equipped tank against an army of invading hostiles. Clear each area and move on to the next until your mission is done!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 42.8%, Arcade 20.5%, Action 15.3%, Sci-fi 14.3%, Top-Down 5.9%
A sequel that isn’t afraid to be different. EXZEAL is the followup to TRIZEAL Remix, but it’s much more than a simple rehash. Choose between multiple ships and specialize in each one’s weapon system. Will you focus on shooting, shot charging, or close-range attacks? In EXZEAL, it’s your choice.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.6%, 1990's 13.5%, Arcade 11.1%, Sci-fi 9.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.9%
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 24%, 1990's 15.6%, Arcade 10.9%, Local Co-Op 8%, Shoot 'Em Up 6.9%
