60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade, 2D.
What is that... a cat!? A mysterious enemy has invaded from outer space. Break through a storm of bullets in your super fighter in this unique full-scale shooting game.
Stargunner
In the far distant future, an epic war for survival takes place... Deep within the Andromeda galaxy, the people of Zile grow restless and greedy. The Zilions secretly prepare for a massive strike against the nearby planet Ytima. Fearing such an attack, the Ytimians train an elite squad of "Stargunners.
Tiamat X
Featuring six levels of intense shooting action, Tiamat X is a rip-snortin tribute to the side-scrolling space shooters of yesteryear, and would be right at home blazing away on the screen of a booming, beer-stained arcade cabinet.
In the far distant future, an epic war for survival takes place... Deep within the Andromeda galaxy, the people of Zile grow restless and greedy. The Zilions secretly prepare for a massive strike against the nearby planet Ytima. Fearing such an attack, the Ytimians train an elite squad of "Stargunners.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.9%, Action 24.6%, 1990's 17.4%, Arcade 13.1%
Featuring six levels of intense shooting action, Tiamat X is a rip-snortin tribute to the side-scrolling space shooters of yesteryear, and would be right at home blazing away on the screen of a booming, beer-stained arcade cabinet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.7%, Action 27%, Arcade 26.3%
Mixing old and new, Astrokicker is inspired by classic shootemups going back to the 80s, with a few twists. The player gets to fly in any direction, and using a combination of skill and strategy, takes out the starbases controlling warpfields.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.4%, Action 18.8%, Arcade 18.7%, 1990's 15.9%, Top-Down 14.2%
Verisim Skies is a Vertical Shoot 'Em Up with an emphasis on story and cinematic action. Go forth, Champion. Find your purpose. Fulfill your destiny. Accept your fate.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 55.4%, Action 17%, Arcade 15.3%, Top-Down 11.1%, Singleplayer 1.2%
Pirate's Peril is an arcade shooter themed in the world of pirates on the open sea!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.6%, Action 25.7%, Arcade 23.6%, Top-Down 11.5%, Singleplayer 1.6%
This is an action based flappy game turned up to eleven. In the main arcade mode the player is unlocked and able to flap around the length of the screen dodging obstacles, fighting enemies and engaging a stage boss at the end of every level. This is a fully flushed out flappy game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.2%, Action 22.1%, Arcade 21.2%, 1990's 18.5%, Singleplayer 1%
Gigabyte Dynamite is a retro-themed Shoot 'Em Up game - As an antivirus software, you fight your way through a virus-infected computer, with various nostalgic digital landscapes to conquer.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.4%, Action 19.1%, Arcade 18.9%, 1990's 16.3%, Top-Down 11.7%
A fast paced shoot-em-up featuring modern military aircraft. Choose one of the eight fighter aircraft and take the battle to the skies throughout nine action-packed stages each with their own end-level special boss.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 66.6%, Arcade 17.6%, Action 15.8%
“TWINKLE STAR SPRITES ”, a competitive 2D top-down view scrolling shooter released on NEOGEO MVS in 1996, departs for new adventures on the Steam gaming platform!Master your shots, and aim for the magical Twinkle Star”!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51.1%, Arcade 19%, Action 16%, 1990's 13.9%
Super Chain Crusher Horizon is the largest, longest, most incredible PC shooting game in history with a two-player mode that is revolutionary. And, it’s loaded with game modes that solve the problems had by most shoot ‘em ups.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 56.7%, Arcade 28.2%, Action 15.1%
Space & Pixels is a top-down space shooter with classic gameplay. Battle through each level, blast lots of enemies, upgrade your ship's firepower, and uncover the truth behind your dangerous mission.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.1%, Action 24.6%, Arcade 23.1%, Top-Down 14.1%, Singleplayer 1.2%
HORGIHUGH is a horizontal side-scrolling shoot 'em up from Japanese developer PiXEL featuring vibrant retro graphics, intense boss battles, a unique power-up system, and an adorable roster of anthropomorphic characters.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.5%, Action 31.6%, Arcade 21%
In this arcade style shoot em up that lets you earn more punishing difficulties, you are Sylvester, a hero pilot in his glory days turned space janitor on a space station. After an attack on said post, it is up to him to retrieve the fabled Fang Shards. Turn your Beast Mode on, you're going to need it.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48%, Action 28.7%, Arcade 23.3%
Horizon Shift is an explosive wave based single screen shooter with a ton of new ideas and platformer elements. Do what it takes to protect your horizon from the ever encroaching enemy attack!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.9%, Action 37.7%, Arcade 22.4%
Barback is a 1980s arcade action run and gun game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.4%, Action 28.1%, Arcade 25.6%, Singleplayer 1.8%
Take control of high-powered ships in a mind-blowing 3D shoot them up and push back the enemy... beyond the atmosphere! Blast through over 10 adrenaline-fueled levels packed with action, secrets, and epic set pieces to discover the true ending.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.2%, 1990's 23.3%, Action 20.5%, Arcade 20%, Singleplayer 1%
Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.8%, Action 22.6%, Arcade 21.5%, 1990's 16.9%, Singleplayer 1.2%
Shoot waves of monstersFight your way from wave to wave and kill all the monsters. Collect coins to buy weapons, ammunition and special items like dynamite or gun turrets in the shop machine. Be quick, because the shop is only open for 30 seconds between each wave. Each level has four rounds.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.2%, Action 29.7%, Top-Down 21.7%, Singleplayer 2.4%
Retro space shoot'em up with nice AI, physics, story and RPG elements.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 61.5%, Action 38.5%
Collect loot. Kill Monsters. Do it Quickly. Oh...and DON'T DIE! Quickly navigate your character through a series of levels filled with monsters trying to take you down. Unlock class-specific power-ups, minions, and other bonuses to help you on your quest.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 60.5%, Action 39.5%
Fly the famed Platypus fighter through a fantastic landscape of carefully molded clay to protect inhabitants of Mungola from the Collosatropolians! Collect power-ups and bonus stars to give your Platypus the boost you need. Every level of this gorgeous arcade challenge bursts with original fun that's perfect for gamers of all ages.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 60.1%, Action 39.9%
In the not-so-distant future, the calamity of World War III led to eventual world peace. But, it didn't last. Earth was invaded by alien marauders - the Kretons. Earth's united military force, still depleted after the mighty onslaught of WWIII, was not nearly sufficient to repel the numerous Kreton attacks.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 58.6%, Action 41.4%
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 45.7%, Arcade 26.6%, Action 26.1%, Singleplayer 1.6%
Zenohell is a 90s inspired shoot-em'up (shmup) that is all about simple gameplay, just dodge, shoot, score, with vibrant pixel visuals and a kicking 28 track soundtrack, with lots of content to boot.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 58.4%, Action 41.6%
Two classic Wonderswan games, now on PC! Battle the mysterious Judges in Judgement Silversword. Cardinal Sins is a score trial marathon, based on the theme of the Seven Deadly Sins. Will you face Judgement?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 55.6%, Action 44.4%
Artificial intelligence threatens the galaxy. Buckle up and fight computing power with the only power that counts: FIREPOWER! Experience Toaplan's brain-melting Slap Fight (AKA Alcon) with its gauge-based power-ups and strategic gameplay. Now on PC with the latest features!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.3%, Action 26.6%, Arcade 26.5%, Singleplayer 1.6%
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 33.6%, 1990's 20.2%, Arcade 18.3%, Top-Down 13.9%, Action 13.1%
BrAInstorm is a heavily stylised shoot-em-up/bullethell. dodge bullets and defeat waves of enemies while you travel through the mind to uncover the truth.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.5%, Action 23.8%, Arcade 22.6%, Top-Down 12.9%, Singleplayer 1.2%
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 33.9%, 1990's 24%, Arcade 17.6%, Top-Down 12.8%, Action 11.4%
Cube Destroyer is a top-down shooter with a dynamic gameplay.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.5%, Action 22.5%, Top-Down 21.7%, Arcade 16.3%, Singleplayer 2.9%
A Run-and-Gun indie shooter! Avoid various monster and save big booba women! 9 playable levels with 7 different enemies!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.8%, Arcade 18.4%, Action 18.3%, 1990's 16.3%, Top-Down 13.4%
Shoot the enemy at close range! Crystal Breaker is a vertically scrolling shmup that focuses on close range attack.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.8%, 1990's 22.9%, Arcade 21.5%, Action 15.1%, Singleplayer 1.7%
Infinite Shooter is a top down arcade shooting game, also known as a "Shmup", with the emphasis squarely on the action. With no story in the way of your fun, simply choose an opponent and take them down to earn powerful weapons, upgrades, ships, and power-ups!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 52.9%, Action 26.5%, Arcade 20.6%
“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 36.1%, Action 32.6%, Arcade 31.4%
Eschaton is a vivid, fast-paced top-down arcade sci-fi space shooter with weapon upgrades, intense boss fights, dynamic SFX, and an original metal-meets-synth soundtrack. Chase high scores, accuracy ranks, and speedrun times while killing aliens in this chapter of a longer legendary saga.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.8%, Action 19.1%, Arcade 19.1%, 1990's 15.5%, Top-Down 11.9%
Chronoblast Maximum Force is a fast paced bullet shooter inspired by arcade classics. Keep your finger on the trigger at all times in this challenging arcade game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44%, Action 33.3%, Arcade 22.7%
Castle of Shikigami is a dark, supernatural vertically-scrolling shoot-’em-up classic. Summer, 2005: Tokyo's Metropolitan Police Force is investigating an occult serial killer. Specialists have been called in to investigate. The case is called “The Castle of Shikigami Incident”.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.6%, Action 36.2%, Arcade 15.2%
The original beautiful girl side-scrolling shooter is back! This work commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Cotton series.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.6%, Arcade 26.4%, Action 25.2%, Singleplayer 1.9%
Now you can select your control style in 3 different ways!. 6 different upgradeable space interceptors, 9 different weapons. You can supply in your carrier and upgrade her defenses. Shoot enemies down. That's all.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.1%, Action 38.6%, Arcade 21.2%
Blaze through 7 action packed levels in this sci-fi shoot 'em up made to test even the toughest of shmup veterans. No tricks and no gimmicks; all you have is your raw skill. Board the Phoenix G7, and blast those alien lifeforms to interstellar space!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.9%, Arcade 22.4%, Action 21.7%, 1990's 17.1%, Singleplayer 1%
A space arcade shooter with light rogue-like elements.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.5%, Arcade 20%, Action 18.6%, Top-Down 12.5%, Singleplayer 1.3%
Zamarian is a fast-paced shoot 'em up classic arcade action game brought to you in an exciting, colorful, and challenging new way!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.7%, Action 33.4%, Arcade 25.9%
Vektor Z brings fast and furious retro space blasting action to Steam! Blast your way through endless waves of asteroids and enemies to write your name among the stars! Vektor Z offers a rogue-like arcade action game where you'll improve your progress every time you play!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.5%, Action 22.6%, Arcade 22.3%, 1990's 18.6%, Singleplayer 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: Shoot 'Em Up 32.8%, 1990's 20.3%, Arcade 18.3%, Top-Down 14.3%, Action 13.4%
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 46.5%, Action 31.8%, Arcade 21.7%
Are you ready to aid Era-bus in its relentless quest for vengeance and consume everything in your path? Defeat the Hu-bon empire in this unique SHMUP/STG experience!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 53.8%, Arcade 24.1%, Action 20.4%, Singleplayer 1.7%
In this 2D arcade game, your body is the weapon. Shoot the tri out of yourself and recall it back to you to take out a constant onslaught of rogue polygons. Unlock all the tri modifiers and get as high of a score as possible!
Why similar: Action 40.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 37.9%, Arcade 22%
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 43.7%, 1990's 20.6%, Action 12.3%, Arcade 12.3%, Top-Down 10.2%
Dodge enemy beams with your space fighter, kill huge bosses, and sing along to seven distinct songs in this unique rock opera videogame.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.7%, Action 20.3%, Arcade 19.5%, Top-Down 11.6%, Singleplayer 0.9%
Super Psy Penguin is a Cyber Penguin Hero Simulator in which you play a realistic Cyber Penguin, giving you the power to save the galaxy! The game is inspired by Parodius and Xenon-II and many other Shmups from our childhoods.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 55.9%, Arcade 24.1%, Action 17.3%, Singleplayer 2.8%
Step into the shoes of Corelatine Rangers Ralph and Brad, as they steer their way through Asteroid Fields and Monsters a-plenty, to arrest Dr. Jillkoy - A menace known for his deadly atrocities towards intergalactic citizens. Do you have what it takes to see him behind bars?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.4%, Action 22%, Arcade 21.8%, Top-Down 17.1%, Singleplayer 0.7%
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 32.1%, Arcade 20.6%, Action 18.5%, 1990's 15.1%, Top-Down 13.1%
Fight over the Earth-like planet of Seventia and its scarce resources of Septonium. A vertical shoot ’em up at its core with an added focus towards immersive storytelling. Follow the story of Alex and Margaret, two exceptional pilots, for the first time on Steam.
Why similar: Action 43%, Shoot 'Em Up 40.4%, Arcade 16.6%
AWA 2024 is a fast paced shoot-em-up featuring modern military aircraft. Choose one of the ten fighter aircraft and take the battle to the skies throughout nine action-packed stages each with their own special end-level boss.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.2%, Arcade 19.3%, 1990's 14.6%, Action 13.8%, Top-Down 12.2%
RIFTINVADERS is a fast-paced arcade game with hard difficulty, focused on aim training and endless action. Compete for top spots on the leaderboard, unlock achievements and get to the highest X-RUN possible. Enjoy also in seated VR with tracked controller and head-steering support!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.6%, Action 27.9%, Arcade 25.6%, Singleplayer 1.9%
