
Modern old school action with explosive firepower. Rack up kills to upgrade your ship. Use your tech skills wisely. And dominate the skies! This is a work-in-progress passion project! ETA November '26!
60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Top-Down Shooter, Sci-fi, Arcade.

Modern old school action with explosive firepower. Rack up kills to upgrade your ship. Use your tech skills wisely. 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.

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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.
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 29.9%, Space 19.5%, 1990's 9.2%, Arcade 8.1%, Sci-fi 7.8%
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 36.6%, 1990's 30.5%, Arcade 14.8%, Action 8%, 2D 5.4%
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 26.8%, 1990's 16.2%, Arcade 13.2%, Futuristic 10.6%, Space 10%
Maelstrom is an open source port of the original shareware game for the Macintosh. It is a fast-action, asteroids-like game, with classic pixel graphics and original sounds.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 33.7%, Arcade 15.9%, Space 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Sci-fi 8.3%
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 27.2%, 1990's 16.2%, Arcade 12%, Space 10%, Sci-fi 6.9%
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 33.5%, Arcade 15.8%, Action 10.9%, Space 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%
Get in on the action with this addictive 2D python space shooter.
Why similar: 1990's 15.9%, Arcade 15.8%, Futuristic 12.7%, Bullet Time 11.3% ★, Action 11%
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 32.3%, Futuristic 17.1%, Space 13.1%, Sci-fi 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%
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 26.8%, 1990's 14.2%, Arcade 13.7%, Space 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%
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 46.9%, Arcade 11%, Space 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Action 8.3%
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 29.2%, 1990's 14.4%, Arcade 13.5%, Space 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%
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 33.6%, Arcade 17.1%, Action 12%, Space 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%
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 25.9%, 1990's 20.7%, Arcade 13.6%, Sci-fi 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%
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 38%, 1990's 22.7%, Arcade 18.2%, Action 13.5%, 2D 6.7%
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 33.3%, Arcade 13.4%, Space 12.3%, Futuristic 11.8%, Sci-fi 9.1%
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 28.6%, 1990's 17.4%, Arcade 14%, Futuristic 11.5%, Sci-fi 8.9%
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 40.5%, Action RPG 31.6%, Action 14.1%, Sci-fi 12.9%, Singleplayer 1%
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 30.4%, 1990's 14.6%, Arcade 14.4%, Action 10.2%, Space 7.5%
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 40.7%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Space 10.7%, Futuristic 10.6%, Sci-fi 7.9%
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 36.1%, Space 16.7%, Futuristic 14.9%, Arcade 11.3%, Sci-fi 9.1%
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 26.5%, Space 20.4%, Action RPG 15.4%, 1990's 13.4%, Sci-fi 5.9%
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 41.9%, Arcade 15.2%, Futuristic 11.3%, Action 8%, Sci-fi 7.8%
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 28.7%, 1990's 16.8%, Arcade 13.7%, Space 10.1%, Sci-fi 7.7%
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 35.3%, 1990's 18%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Arcade 9.6%, Space 7.9%
《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 24.9%, Action RPG 22.4%, Futuristic 14.7%, Arcade 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%
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 24.4%, Action RPG 23.2%, 1990's 15.4%, Arcade 13.2%, Action 6.4%
A space exploration horror RPG with open world and customization.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 31.5%, Space 16.1%, Futuristic 15.8%, Action RPG 13.6%, Sci-fi 9.4%
An arcade-style top-down shooter where your only weapon is your froggy tongue. Eat hoardes of enemy insects in frantic, high-precision fights that demand clever decision-making. Don't get surrounded - it's one hit and you're croaked.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 56.1%, Arcade 21.2%, Action 12.9%, 2D 8.5%, Singleplayer 1.3%
Dark Sweeper - a shooter about a soldier, which takes place in the wastelands filled with various creatures and marauders. You are a young corporal sent to a military operation, your task is to defeat the enemies.
Why similar: Action RPG 29.8%, Top-Down Shooter 28.8%, Arcade 18.8%, Action 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%
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 33.3%, Arcade 16.1%, Space 14.1%, Action 10.2%, Sci-fi 10.1%
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 26.4%, Arcade 16.2%, 1990's 13.3%, Action 9.9%, Space 9.7%
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 21.8%, Arcade 15.2%, Sci-fi 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Bullet Time 10.1% ★
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 29.1%, Futuristic 15.5%, 1990's 14.5%, Arcade 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%
Byte Wars is a strategic top-down rocket shooter where every shot counts. Take control of a spacecraft, rotate to aim, and launch a single rocket at a time, carefully navigating the pull of nearby planets that warp your trajectory in real time.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 37.6%, Arcade 17.9%, Futuristic 17.8%, Space 15.3%, 2D 6.7%
Terra Avoider is a 2.5D shooter in which the player must survive through difficult, arena based boss encounters.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29.9%, Arcade 16.5%, Futuristic 13.5%, Bullet Time 13.3% ★, Space 11.5%
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 34.5%, Arcade 19.4%, 1990's 17.3%, Action 14%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%
Save the galaxy fighting against Hot Girls Who wants to master the Universe.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 36.9%, Arcade 17.7%, Futuristic 14.2%, Action 14.1%, Sci-fi 9.8%
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 45.9%, Space 11.9%, Futuristic 10.5%, Action 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
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 21.1%, 1990's 18.9%, Space 14.3%, Futuristic 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%
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 31.3%, Arcade 13.3%, Space 13.1%, Sci-fi 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%
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 37.9%, Arcade 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Futuristic 10.1%, Sci-fi 8.3%
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 34.5%, Space 18.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, Action RPG 10.6%, Action 7.3%
Dodge, collect, and survive. Every piece of salvage you grab makes your ship deadlier and tougher.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 37.1%, Futuristic 14.6%, Space 14.2%, Arcade 13.7%, Sci-fi 11.1%
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 25.2%, 1990's 20.7%, Arcade 12.4%, Space 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%
In Sapper, you play a small anti-pirate. mine-sapper unit. Cleanse local home vessels and exotic alien craft of enemies, mines, and watch vast ships ride to safety as you collect your bounty.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 37.1%, Space 21.4%, Action 18.5%, Arcade 16.4%, 2D 6.6%
Get into the cockpit of an ace pilot fighting in the galactic war in this sci-fi arcade top-down shooter. Participate in numerous campaign missions to explore the story of Magnificent-1 and enjoy the arcade mode to strive for the highest score.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 33.8%, Arcade 15.8%, Futuristic 15.5%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Sci-fi 8.7%
Fight your way through space and avoid beeing blown to bits.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 46.4%, Arcade 22.3%, Space 22.1%, 2D 8.2%, Singleplayer 1.1%
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 26.7%, 1990's 12.8%, Arcade 12.3%, Futuristic 10%, Space 7.3%
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 25.1%, Action RPG 23.6%, 1990's 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Futuristic 8.8%
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 45.7%, Arcade 21.9%, Action 16.4%, Sci-fi 14.9%, Singleplayer 1.1%
Mashup of classic arcade games.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 31.1%, Bullet Time 20.9% ★, Space 13.9%, Arcade 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%
You become the enemy that you killed!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 36.7%, Futuristic 13%, Bullet Time 12.8% ★, Action 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%
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 28.6%, 1990's 19.2%, Arcade 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Local Co-Op 6.7%
Asteroid is an open world action adventure RPG set in space! Explore the universe to save planets, upgrade your ship and equipment, and defeat increasingly fearsome enemies!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27%, Action RPG 20.3%, Space 14.8%, Arcade 11.7%, Sci-fi 9.5%
Join Captain Rijk as he attempts to escape from the clutches of one of the most villainous species in the galaxy. Help to uncover the horrors that are being carried out on the fringes of the civilised galaxy and become the divine being prophesised to inspire an uprising and destroy The Domain.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 37.3%, Space 19.7%, Sci-fi 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Futuristic 7.6%
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 26.6%, Space 18.7%, 1990's 13.5%, Arcade 13.2%, Futuristic 7.5%
Space shooter with multiple game modes. Destroy enemies, get experience and increase your level.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 34.5%, Futuristic 15.4%, Space 15%, Arcade 13.3%, Action 9.9%
不思議な力を持つ巫女「さくら」の妖怪討伐の旅。繰り出せ必殺・桜吹雪!
Why similar: Action RPG 33.2%, Arcade 18%, 1990's 15.8%, Action 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%
Repel the humans! Safeguard the future of all alienkind! Fueled by a large selection of quirky upgrades and power-ups, strengthen the alien alliance to destroy Humanity's Last Hope in this fast-paced retro action-arcade shooter with roguelite and tower defense elements.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 32.8%, Arcade 17.7%, 1990's 13.3%, Action 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%