60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade, 2D.
A fast-paced 2D sci-fi arcade shooter. Pilot Lyra through 26 action-packed levels, destroy dangerous space enemies, survive escalating threats, and defeat the final boss in a challenging cosmic adventure.
Singularity Strike
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!
Skygrave
Skygrave is an action based arcade style shoot 'em up game (shmup) where you must face the wicked panda-humanoid race called the Xiph, who are hell bent on invading and destroying your world.
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 38.7%, Arcade 16.8%, Action 14.5%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Sci-fi 9%
Skygrave is an action based arcade style shoot 'em up game (shmup) where you must face the wicked panda-humanoid race called the Xiph, who are hell bent on invading and destroying your world.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.2%, Action 22.7%, Arcade 20.1%, Sci-fi 13.3%, 2D 6.3%
Barback is a 1980s arcade action run and gun game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.5%, Action 22.2%, Arcade 19.8%, Old School 13.2%, 2D 6.2%
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 42.2%, Action 25%, Arcade 19.8%, 2D 7.4%, Indie 5.7%
The year is 2248. You play as Anthea, a pilot for the Spacing Guild. She's battling a pirate fleet. During the game, you'll need to destroy four leader ships.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 50.3%, Action 15.2%, Sci-fi 12.1%, Arcade 10.4%, Female Protagonist 7.2%
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 50.6%, Arcade 24.3%, Action 13.5%, 2D 8.5%, Indie 3.1%
A 3D gravity shooter with infinite procedurally generated levels and hints of Thrust, Gravitar and Lunar Lander.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.1%, Action 23.5%, Arcade 21.2%, Sci-fi 14.1%, Indie 1.7%
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 45%, Action 25.6%, Arcade 24.4%, Indie 4.9%
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 38.4%, Action 28.7%, Arcade 19.1%, 2D 7.3%, Indie 6.4%
The original beautiful girl side-scrolling shooter is back! This work commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Cotton series.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.6%, Arcade 22.7%, Action 21.7%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Singleplayer 1.6%
A synthetic race has come to your planet to steal your technology, And you have to fight them off. Fight off the Tecroroid invasion as they sent wave after wave of enemies to the planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.8%, Arcade 21.5%, Action 16%, 2D 7.5%, Sci-fi 6.6%
Take command of an orbiting defense satellite in this action-packed planetary defense shooter. Blast away at waves of incoming asteroids and crafty aliens before they destroy your planet. Scavenge powerful weapons from vanquished alien ships and turn them against your foes. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.3%, Arcade 18.5%, Action 17%, Old School 10%, 2D 6.3%
Nandeyanen!? – The 1st Sûtra is a horizontal 2D shoot’em up that introduces gameplay mechanics such as bullet counter and blast pods. The player takes the role of Tenguman, a long-nosed goblin who wakes up after a thousand year sleep to see the world overrun by an army of mythical pranksters.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.5%, Action 27.1%, Arcade 16.9%, 2D 7.7%, Indie 5.8%
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 37.6%, Action 35.1%, Arcade 20.4%, Indie 6.9%
"Boing" redefines retro space shooters with its potent weaponry. Defend, attack, and level up as you twist through challenges. Endless fun for all!
Why similar: Arcade 25.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Action 18.1%, Old School 9.9%, 2D 8.7%
First instalment in the series of 2D action side-scrollers, taking place in very distant galaxy and not so distant future. Gameplay main hallmarks are fast-paced laser guns shootouts, punch 'n' kick combats, managing obby-like obstacles, using wits in overcoming deadly traps and witty dialogues.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.3%, Action 20.7%, Arcade 18.7%, Sci-fi 10.3%, Female Protagonist 9.8%
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 64.8%, Arcade 16.6%, Action 15.2%, Indie 3.4%
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 42.9%, Action 24.3%, Arcade 24.1%, 2D 7.2%, Singleplayer 1.5%
Fifteen stages of side-scrolling arcade shooting, wrapped around the worst pizza delivery route in the galaxy. Bullet patterns, boss tiers, CRT scanlines, and a rank ladder Ace never asked for. One-time purchase. No ads. No IAP. No data collection.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.6%, Arcade 16.2%, Action 15.8%, Old School 10.7%, Female Protagonist 7.6%
“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 35.2%, Action 28.3%, Arcade 28.1%, 2D 8.4%
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 42.5%, Action 24.7%, Arcade 24%, 2D 7.3%, Singleplayer 1.5%
Two classic games collide to create one amazing experience you can always just pick up and play. Enjoy Endless levels and see how high of a score you can get.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.5%, Action 21.2%, Arcade 18.7%, Old School 10.5%, 2D 5.2%
Addictive fast-paced shoot-em-up with beautiful 3D graphics and an amazing soundtrack. 5 ships to choose from and 5 action-packed Stages.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.6%, Action 19.5%, Arcade 17%, Sci-fi 12.9%, Indie 3.9%
Betrayed by her cut-throat crew, Luna Starr - former Space Pirate Captain turned bounty hunter - has a score to settle. As Luna, travel to 5 exotic planets to track down your mutinous mates, and face them in Bullet Hell dogfights to the death!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.5%, Action 15.3%, Sci-fi 12.4%, Arcade 11.7%, Female Protagonist 8.6%
Join the High Commander as the eternally loyal Green in an epic journey to save the Blues from the menace of the Greys and their evil Red Gems!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.5%, Action 22.7%, Arcade 21.2%, Sci-fi 11.9%, 2D 6.4%
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 37.3%, Action 35.5%, Arcade 19.1%, Indie 8%
The feeling of 90's arcade shooter will come again !! Arcade-like side scroll shooter of 7 stages in all!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 55.8%, Action 23.7%, Arcade 9.2%, 2D 6.2%, Indie 5.1%
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 56.9%, Action 17.2%, Arcade 15.2%, Sci-fi 9.5%, Singleplayer 1.2%
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 54.8%, Action 29.1%, Arcade 16%
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 45.9%, Arcade 22.4%, Action 13.2%, Old School 9.6%, 2D 7.9%
Pilot the all-powerful cell destroying Desolazor gunship and eradicate the mutagenic genotoxic pathogen before it consumes the entire galaxy. Soar through waves of threatening enemies and bosses beyond 6 stages packed with action, explosions, and lasers!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 52.8%, Action 21.1%, Sci-fi 14.5%, 2D 8%, Indie 1.9%
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 37.7%, Action 22.5%, Arcade 20.8%, Sci-fi 9.8%, 2D 6.6%
Lock On. Light Up. Lay Waste. Demon Protocol is a retro arcade space shooter with 25 waves of relentless enemies, 4 brutal bosses, and power-ups to keep you fighting. Choose your difficulty and see how far you can push before the demons win.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.6%, Action 23.3%, Arcade 17.1%, Sci-fi 9.5%, 2D 5.2%
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 36.9%, Action 24.2%, Arcade 22.2%, Sci-fi 9.2%, 2D 6.4%
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 33.1%, Action 20.8%, Arcade 20.1%, Old School 9.7%, Sci-fi 8%
Gunvein is a dynamic, aggression-based bullet hell shoot em up where you use lock on lasers, charged weapons, bombs & hypers to overwhelm the enemies before they overwhelm you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 49.3%, Arcade 18.2%, Action 15.9%, Sci-fi 9.2%, 2D 6.2%
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 36.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 35.1%, Arcade 19.8%, Indie 8.3%
This is a side-scrolling shooting game in which you take control of the "Drainus", the Kharlal Empire's most cutting-edge fighter with the ability to absorb energy bullets, and take down the enemy ships zipping through space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54.3%, Action 19.7%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, 2D 5.4%, Arcade 4.1%
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 50.3%, Action 24.9%, Arcade 18.9%, Indie 5.9%
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 46.8%, Action 30.7%, Arcade 19.9%, Indie 2.6%
MeteoStorm is an action packed retro shoot-em-up. MeteoStorm offers up to 25 challenging waves of exciting shoot-em-up action with 3 different difficulty levels!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.4%, Action 22.1%, Arcade 20.6%, Sci-fi 10.7%, 2D 6.6%
Simple remake of Space Invaders adding destructions and physics
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.7%, Action 21.6%, Arcade 21.2%, Sci-fi 9.3%, 2D 6.9%
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 38.7%, Action 31.4%, Arcade 23.7%, Indie 6.2%
Zeroptian Invasion is a classic shoot 'em up with mechanics from other arcades of the 80’s. Travel back in time with this unique pixilated experience with an incredible soundtrack in chiptune.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.3%, Action 31.7%, Arcade 21.6%, Indie 7.4%
Enjoy fast paced action in this retro inspired arcade ShootEm Up Style game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.5%, Arcade 22.8%, Action 12.7%, Old School 9.4%, Sci-fi 8.7%
“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 52.4%, Arcade 18.8%, Action 16.3%, Female Protagonist 12.6%
The arcade shoot 'em up where getting angry is just a game mechanic.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.8%, Action 26.6%, Arcade 24.2%, 2D 7%, Indie 1.9%
Love retro shooters? Firebird is a blend of some of our teams favourite games from the space invasion genre. Battle aliens, giant space birds, tractor beams, air burst weapons, robot terrorists and massive motherships in a fight for domination.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.9%, Action 30.6%, Arcade 17.9%, Indie 6.9%, 2D 6.7%
Blast off as a little star trying to rid the cosmos of angry celestial beings in Feeble Light, a 3-tone pixel art shoot’em up where minimalistic presentation makes way for precision controls and fluid animation!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43%, Arcade 16.7%, Action 14.2%, Sci-fi 9.6%, Old School 8.2%
Shoot the enemy at close range! Crystal Breaker is a vertically scrolling shmup that focuses on close range attack.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.1%, Arcade 20.4%, Action 14.7%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, Sci-fi 7.8%
A sci-fi action-arcade game inspired by classic gun n' runs of the '90s.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.4%, Action 28.7%, Arcade 11.4%, Sci-fi 9%, Indie 6.3%
2D style shoot'em up in which close combat is the primary attack method. With two large swords in her hands, cut her way through enemy bullets and enemy units in a post-apocalyptic world.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 52.7%, Female Protagonist 16.1%, Action 11.6%, 2D 8.8%, Sci-fi 8.5%
Pilot a powerful starfighter through an endless alien invasion. Rescue the Cubes, survive relentless alien waves, and chase the ultimate high score in this fast-paced arcade space shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.2%, Arcade 22.2%, Sci-fi 14.7%, Action 12%, Old School 9.6%
Star Razer is a shooter game inspired by the Vectrex game Asteroids, with a hint of Geometry Wars. You must face successive waves of enemies and achieve the highest score (online). The game is exclusively played with mouse and keyboard (for now).
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.9%, Action 25.9%, Arcade 23.3%, 2D 7.3%, Singleplayer 1.6%
Hyper Bounce Blast is a stomach-churning retro shooter blended with classic platforming action. Bounce, shoot and dodge to survive the ever-increasing enemy attack. Bring it on!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.1%, Action 31.1%, Arcade 20.2%, Indie 6.6%
Pirate's Peril is an arcade shooter themed in the world of pirates on the open sea!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40%, Action 27.1%, Arcade 24.3%, 2D 6.9%, Singleplayer 1.7%
Sun Blast is the best 3d space shooter on Steam. Earn upgrades as you fight your way through a huge seleciton of levels. Full gamepad support!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 52.3%, Action 19.6%, Arcade 15.3%, Sci-fi 9.2%, Indie 3.7%
