60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shoot 'Em Up, Top-Down Shooter, Action, Retro.
Punch through the cosmos! An arcade-inspired shoot-em-up where you play as an immortal lobster speeding through space.
RedRaptor
Blast off for a retro arcade experience in RedRaptor, a vertical shoot’em up inspired by genre classics of the ’90s!
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!
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 25.5%, Top-Down Shooter 22.1%, 1990's 11%, Retro 6.9%, Arcade 6.8%
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 21.9%, Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, 1990's 12.1%, Arcade 11.3%, Top-Down 7.8%
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 17.9%, Retro 11.3%, Arcade 11.2%, 1990's 9.9%
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 24.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Space 13.6%, Arcade 7.4%, 1990's 7.3%
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.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Top-Down Shooter 22.5%, 1990's 9.5%, Retro 9.2%, Arcade 9.1%
Not a regular shmup player? No worries! This is a super chill, low-difficulty, fully voiced bullet hell shooter just for you! Wipe out the AI machine armada attacking from all directions!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, 1990's 12%, Top-Down 7.9%, Retro 7.5%
SOLSTORM is a classic hand-crafted arcade bullet hell, skillfully weave, and dodge through 9 stages with waves of projectiles as you persevere and see a space odyssey to the end!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Arcade 9.3%, 1990's 8.6%, Top-Down 7%
The third installment in the Eden series A 2D bullet-hell vertical-scrolling shump with a feel reminiscent of arcade games from the 1990s to the 2000s.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Arcade 13.2%, 1990's 8.4%, Action 7%
Retro style 2D vertical scrolling simple shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Top-Down Shooter 21.5%, 1990's 10.7%, Arcade 10.2%, Top-Down 8.6%
Retro style, propeller plane centred shoot 'em up inspired by the arcade classics of a fondly remembered bygone era.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Top-Down Shooter 24%, Arcade 11.1%, Top-Down 7.6%, 1990's 6.5%
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 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, 1990's 12%, Arcade 11.3%, Top-Down 7.9%
Orchid Glitter is late 2000s style 2d shmups. This isn't just a bullet-hell shooter where you dodge bullets. The game design also includes features like eliminating bullets with charge attacks, and earning points and resources by taking dangerous actions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Top-Down Shooter 23.3%, Arcade 7.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%, Bullet Hell 6.4%
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 27.7%, Top-Down Shooter 22.4%, Retro 11.6%, 1990's 7.2%, Space 6.4%
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 22.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, 1990's 14.1%, Arcade 11.8%, Retro 8.8%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, Top-Down Shooter 25.9%, Arcade 11.6%, Space 11.1%, Top-Down 7%
Shin Sophstar is an electrifying remix built for speed and scoring. With 30 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 27.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Arcade 12.2%, Space 8.3%, 1990's 7.6%
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 22.6%, Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, 1990's 12.8%, Arcade 11.9%, Top-Down 8.4%
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 24.8%, Arcade 10.4%, Top-Down Shooter 10.2%, Space 10.1%, Top-Down 10.1%
The second installment in Saikyo's vertical scrolling shooters, following the 1993 Best Shooting Game award winner “Sengoku Ace”.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Arcade 12.9%, 1990's 9.7%, Action 6.5%
Another version of the classic Asteroids game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Top-Down Shooter 22.8%, Arcade 14.3%, Top-Down 7.7%, Action 7.4%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, 1990's 9.5%, Arcade 9.1%, Space 7.9%
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 20.7%, Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, 1990's 11.9%, Arcade 9.8%, Space 8.7%
Pirate's Peril is an arcade shooter themed in the world of pirates on the open sea!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Top-Down Shooter 20.9%, Arcade 17.2%, Action 10%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%
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 21.9%, Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, Arcade 10.5%, 1990's 10.5%, Top-Down 8.4%
Ore & Ordnance is a Retro styled, Sci-fi, Bullet Hell. Survive endless waves of Pirates, Asteroids and Firestorms. Collect upgrades, complete missions and survive your shift! How long will you last?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Arcade 11.7%, 1990's 11.1%, Top-Down 7.1%
This week, every pilot on Earth flies the same new seeded run: identical enemies, identical drops, pure skill. Flow through alien formations, arm your wingmen, and power up when you can. Out-score your friends in Plasma Sky, an arcade shmup with over 100 handcrafted levels. Blast into the neon sky!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Arcade 12.8%, Retro 10.5%, Space 8.7%
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 21.3%, Top-Down Shooter 20.1%, Arcade 11.6%, Bullet Time 7.1% ★, Retro 7.1%
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 24.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Retro 12%, Arcade 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%
Laser Droplets is a mixture of shoot ‘em up, bullet-hell, arcade styled, 2D game. It consists of 16 mini stages, each with a unique stage boss.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Arcade 16.6%, Bullet Hell 7.7%, Top-Down 7.2%
1x! Space Adventure is an arcade top-down shump with gradually increasing difficulty.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Arcade 15.7%, Action 8.7%, Top-Down 7.3%
An old arcade style 2d shmup.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Top-Down Shooter 25.2%, Arcade 12.2%, Top-Down 9.3%, Retro 7.1%
Ever played a difficult shmup wishing for just one more bomb? Blast to your heart’s content in Blast Rush LS, a fresh explosive experience with infinite bombs, other powerful abilities, and extra challenges that demand more than just big booms. Escaping an exploding mothership isn't easy, after all!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Top-Down Shooter 21.5%, 1990's 10%, Arcade 8.1%, Top-Down 7.9%
An arcade style bullet-hell shoot 'em up where you'll have to dodge thousands of bullets.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.5%, Top-Down Shooter 25.2%, Arcade 14.9%, Top-Down 8%, Bullet Hell 7%
CRAZY APPLIANCES is a fast paced top-down shooter game! The elect robots are insane, heroes! Fight your way by using various weapons and powerful items to defeat them in different dangerous situation!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Top-Down Shooter 23.4%, Arcade 11.7%, Top-Down 10.3%, Action 7.7%
Battle a never ending swarm of enemies, but be sure to surrender before you die...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Top-Down Shooter 21.8%, Arcade 9.1%, Bullet Time 8.4% ★, Top-Down 7.1%
Save Earth from an invasion of intergalactic chickens! Finger-blistering arcade shooting action for one or two players.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Arcade 14.3%, Action 7.9%, Top-Down 6.6%
Absorb matching enemy fire, unleash devastating burst attacks, and survive escalating waves of neon arcade chaos in this fast-paced reactive shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Top-Down Shooter 20%, Arcade 11.4%, 1990's 10.1%, Top-Down 7.3%
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 22.6%, Arcade 13.1%, 1990's 11.8%, Retro 9.5%, Space 9.4%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, Space 13.7%, 1990's 10.2%, Retro 7.1%
The Strait of Hormuz Mini Arcade is a retro-style 2D shooter where world economy is at risk! Shoot down attacking speedboats and missile launchers to protect vital shipping lanes. Forget high scores—your real objective is keeping global oil prices low to prevent total recession! Or switch sides...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Arcade 18.7%, Retro 15.1%, Action 8%
Touhou-like 2D shooting!!! Chubby protagonist!! Orthodox and easy to understand operation!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 31.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 28%, 1990's 9%, Bullet Hell 6.7%, Action 5.2%
An omnidirectional scrolling twin-stick shooter with pixel art reminiscent of the 80's.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Top-Down Shooter 23.2%, Arcade 10.6%, 1990's 9.8%, Top-Down 8%
Galactic Explorers is a top-down 2D retro space shooter inspired by early games such as Galaxian, and Asteroids.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Space 9.3%, Retro 9%, Top-Down 8%
Summoned into the otherworldly realm of 'NewMe NuMe LuMe', the protagonist Kim Ttolttol must aid the gods who summoned her to defeat enemies and return home in this 2D top-down action game. Utilize a variety of weapons to vanquish diverse foes!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Arcade 13.4%, Action 8.5%, Top-Down 7.3%
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 24.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Arcade 13.7%, 1990's 10.4%, Action 7.5%
Raider Pheasant is a single-player arcade shoot ’em up viewed from a dramatic high-angle perspective. Blast through enemy formations, power up your fighter, defeat massive bosses, and chase high scores with keyboard or controller.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.2%, Top-Down Shooter 26.7%, Arcade 11.6%, Space 7.2%, Retro 6.2%
A 2D vertical shoot 'em up that lets you upgrade your ship with an insane amount of options. From missiles and pods to specials and shields, you can upgrade every bit of your ship from guns to thrusters.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Arcade 13.8%, Action 7.3%, Top-Down 7%
Shoot different types of spaceships while avoiding getting shot yourself. Kill 10 minutes at a time with this affordable colourful timewaster.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Arcade 11.2%, Space 10.6%, Retro 10.3%
Star Jet Alpha is a top-down space shooter inspired by classic arcade games. Progress through each stage by blowing up enemy space stations while avoiding or destroying enemy missiles, space mines and asteroids. Unlock Star Jet capabilities by completing stages.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, Arcade 12.6%, Space 12.4%, Top-Down 7.4%
4D:XD is a top-down 2D bullet hell space shooter. Conquer the game with as few deaths as possible!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Top-Down Shooter 25.4%, Arcade 10.9%, Bullet Hell 7.9%, Top-Down 7.5%
Marimoth is a short shoot 'em up that puts in control of a moth whose shots bounce off the walls. Calculate your aim, evade enemy attacks by learning their patterns and collect coins to power up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Arcade 14.4%, Retro 11.3%, Top-Down Shooter 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%
A retro space shoot 'em up with pixel art graphics, unique enemies, tough angry bosses, and a killer soundtrack. You are among the first pilots to arrive in the system to mount the counteroffensive against the aggressors. Get out there and show these aliens the price for messing with The Alliance!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Arcade 12.7%, Top-Down 8.8%, 1990's 8.6%, Bullet Hell 8.2%
SHOOT 'EM UP!Starlight: Eye of The Storm is a 2D Vertical SHMUP set in a 3D background. Unleash your special powers, upgrade your weapons! Take on 10 Arcade stages or 15 Campaign missions! Drift (auto-pivot mode) behind your enemies and take them on with style!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Arcade 10.6%, Space 9.7%, Top-Down 8.9%
This is a retro space shooting game, where you only fight against the strongest enemy. There are 15 unique bosses in the game, and players need to use different weapons and strategies to defeat them. Dedicated to you who are both challengers and retro game lovers.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.2%, Arcade 13.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.3%, Top-Down 8.7%, Bullet Hell 6.6%
Super Forklift 3000 is an arcade space shooter with a twist: you drive a forklift that carries and shoots up to three boxes. Defeat enemies and bosses while managing your different box types. Be careful not to run out of ammo!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Top-Down Shooter 22.4%, Space 10.7%, Arcade 10.4%, Top-Down 8.8%
PCpill™ is an action-packed top-down shooter where you take control of the PCpill™ Antivirus to disinfect the hard drive of an old desktop PC. Use your PillGun to blast the rot away and restore your computer, one file at a time!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, Arcade 14.1%, 1990's 8.9%, Action 8.2%
Shoot. Dodge. Climb. Repeat. BLOODCAST is a frenetic fast-paced 2D shooter buried in TV static and carnage
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, Arcade 11.5%, 1990's 11.5%, Top-Down 7.7%
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 30.3%, Top-Down Shooter 24.8%, Arcade 9.1%, 1990's 7%, Bullet Hell 6.8%
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 20.7%, Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, 1990's 12.2%, Arcade 9.9%, Top-Down 8.4%
