60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade, Retro.
Defend humanity's first Mars colony in this fast-paced modern arcade space shooter. Battle asteroid storms, hostile UFOs, complete challenging missions, and master skill-based gameplay inspired by the golden age of arcade classics.
Crystal Drive Z
An arcade shoot 'em up where you brave a hostile asteroid field as one of five ace pilots, battling space pirates and aliens for the energy-rich crystals that keep your stranded world-ship alive. Push your luck to the edge and upgrade your ship between runs if you make it home.
Zaxterion: Space Frenzy!
You play as a young boy who dreams of being a famous astronaut who discovers alien worlds and life. One hot summer day, you fall asleep and into a terrifying dream made up of your worst childhood fears. Can you survive this nightmare of asteroids, space spiders, deadly skulls & more?
An arcade shoot 'em up where you brave a hostile asteroid field as one of five ace pilots, battling space pirates and aliens for the energy-rich crystals that keep your stranded world-ship alive. Push your luck to the edge and upgrade your ship between runs if you make it home.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.7%, Arcade 16.8%, Action 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Score Attack 10.9%
You play as a young boy who dreams of being a famous astronaut who discovers alien worlds and life. One hot summer day, you fall asleep and into a terrifying dream made up of your worst childhood fears. Can you survive this nightmare of asteroids, space spiders, deadly skulls & more?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30%, Arcade 15.9%, Space 14.2%, Action 10.8%, Old School 9.7%
You are Vakimoh. They are the Venkazoids. Fight for your life in this quick and brutal arcade-style shooter. Can you escape your cage?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.9%, Arcade 16.2%, Action 14%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Score Attack 9.5%
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 24.3%, Space 15.8%, Arcade 12.1%, Difficult 10.1%, Retro 9.2%
Distant Space are present the arcade game of cosmic fights in arcade style of the 80's, this is a game where you can control the spaceship and forced to destroy extraterrestrials, which are moving in the certain order.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.3%, Space 19%, Arcade 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Difficult 8.7%
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 37.7%, Arcade 21%, Action 20%, Retro 12%, Score Attack 8.1%
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 37.3%, Arcade 20.8%, Action 20.2%, Retro 11.8%, Score Attack 8.6%
Astral Bounty is a demanding 2D arcade side-scroller straight out of the ’90s. Blast through hand-built enemy waves, hunt four bounties, earn credits and blow them on beefy upgrades in the shop. You’re going to need them. 3 difficulty levels, 4 ships, mercy optional.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Arcade 12.6%, Difficult 11.5%, Space 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%
Enjoy fast paced action in this retro inspired arcade ShootEm Up Style game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.2%, Arcade 18.9%, Retro 14.2%, Space 13.3%, Action 10%
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 39.8%, Arcade 19.2%, Action 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%, Score Attack 7.6%
A fast-paced arcade shooter where you blast through waves of baddies, collect power-ups, survive curses, and chase the high score. Easy to pick up, hard to put down.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32%, Action 19.6%, Arcade 17.6%, Space 15.1%, Retro 7.8%
A stylish sci-fi arcade shooter about cleansing the galaxy of pesky demons! Cosmic Cleaner is a fast-paced, high score chasing action game that progressively gets more challenging. Designed for quick and easy fun.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Arcade 16.1%, Action 15.9%, Space 14.9%, Retro 11.8%
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 32.2%, Arcade 18.6%, Space 14.7%, Action 9.5%, Retro 7.7%
Inspired by the heyday of 8-bit arcade gaming, Crome: Before Purgatory is an intense space shoot em' up experience. Play as the Galactic Consul's best star pilot, Crome, and fend off endless the hoards of invaders while competing for the top score on the global leaderboard.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.9%, Action 20.2%, Arcade 12.9%, Difficult 12.6%, Retro 11.6%
Retro shooting, perfected. Blast and dash through in a gorgeous retro 2D world! Explore and fight your way out of the arcade machine!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.1%, Arcade 16.7%, Action 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Score Attack 8.7%
Blast through enemy defenses in this intense 16-bit shoot ‘em up (or shmup), dismantling interplanetary shields to bring humanity’s last hope back from Mars and save Earth from ecological collapse.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Mars 25.9% ★, Arcade 12.1%, Space 8.7%, Action 8.5%
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 29.1%, Arcade 17.5%, Action 17.1%, Space 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%
Reclaim the arcade. This is a high-octane space shooter where vibrant pixel art meets relentless alien armadas. Master your orbital defenses and survive the ultimate galactic onslaught.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Arcade 15%, Retro 12.5%, Space 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%
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 41.8%, Arcade 20.3%, Action 14.2%, Retro 14%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%
In this unique shooter from 1984. take on the role of a pilot of an out-dated Cosmic Cruiser, fighting to rescue the crew of a distant space station that had been captured by a raiding party from the sinister Rallom Empire.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Arcade 14.6%, Space 12.6%, Retro 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%
Enjoy a fast and frantic arcade shmup from Triangle Service! Attack in all directions and rack up the multipliers - do you have XIIZEAL?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Difficult 12.4%, Arcade 10.9%, Space 10.7%, Spaceships 7.7% ★
A Brutal, Roguelite Arcade Blaster. Similar in style and gameplay to arcade classics like Asteroids and Defender.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Arcade 16.8%, Action 16.5%, Space 12.4%, Old School 7.4%
RIFTINVADERS is a fast-paced arcade shooter designed for players who enjoy a real challenge. Test your reflexes in endless action, climb the leaderboards and achieve the highest X-RUN possible. Play on desktop or in seated VR with tracked controller support and head steering.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.4%, Space 21.1%, Action 21%, Arcade 20%, Singleplayer 1.4%
WE HAVE ALIENS, YOU DON'T—Blast Martian invaders and flying saucers across 30 stages with robotic voice effects. Use your destructible shield, rescue army men for bonus points, and chase the high score.
Why similar: Mars 24.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Arcade 12.7%, Space 8.2%, Action 8.1%
In this space shooter avenge the Earth destruction and destroy dozens of procedurally generated enemy waves ! Each death will make you stronger. Can you reach the top of the leaderboard ?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.4%, Space 24.5%, Action 17.9%, Difficult 17.2%
Terra Flame is a horizontal shmup inspired by the 90's. The feature is that you can switch between three types of weapons in real time.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.9%, Score Attack 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Retro 9.3%, Spaceships 9.2% ★
Combining retro puzzles and a arcade space shooter. You and your crew found strange materials in the galaxy core to upgrade your ship to the most powerful. While collecting core materials you came across something unbelievable ... The Core Message. The Core Message changes everything.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.2%, Space 19.6%, Arcade 15.6%, Retro 12.4%, Action 9.4%
Catch hearts, Crush bunnies, Shoot the bad guys
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35%, Action 18.1%, Arcade 17.7%, Retro 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 14.3%
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 33.3%, Action 20.4%, Arcade 19.8%, Space 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 8%
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 30.3%, Space 17.2%, Arcade 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Action 10%
Relive that pure arcade thrill that you haven't experienced... in a long time! Load up on unique power-ups to create deadly combinations, unlock new ships with unique abilities, and defeat numerous bosses along the way.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.3%, Action 17.8%, Arcade 17.6%, Retro 11.8%, Space 11%
Blast through the swarm in a fast vertical shoot ’em up with 30 ships to master. Defeat bosses, choose upgrades that transform your run, and chase higher scores. Learn the patterns, discover powerful builds, and dive straight back in for one more attempt.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.4%, Space 16.7%, Arcade 13.9%, Score Attack 11.2%, Action 9.5%
Uncover the magic of Indian mythology, unique power-ups, and an enchanting soundtrack in this electrifying space showdown. Toaplan's vertical co-op shooter Vimana debuts on PC, offering accessible, action-packed gameplay and modern enhancements!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.8%, Arcade 17.2%, Action 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Old School 9.3%
A shmup without shooting. Reflect the bullets with one of your two shields. Bite-sized arcade action. Cover humankind's retreat and make it count.
Why similar: Space 15%, Spaceships 13.8% ★, Arcade 13.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.3%, Action 8.3%
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 35.2%, Arcade 15%, Action 13.8%, Retro 10.3%, Old School 8.6%
Alien Crusader is an action packed, vertical scrolling, space shooter game, similar to classic coin-up arcade and shoot'em up games.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.9%, Action 20.8%, Space 18.1%, Difficult 14.9%, Retro 8.7%
Invaders from the Lost Sectors is classic arcade action. Aliens descend with increasing speed towards your base. Shoot them all before they land. Player controlled settings like guided missiles, rate of fire, enemy speed and more help you customize exactly the game experience that you want.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.2%, Arcade 16.2%, Space 14.2%, Action 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%
In a world where humans are used as power supplies, only one man has the will to change it all! Iro Hero is a sci-fi adventure with beautiful pixel art graphics inspired by many old-school classics. Staged across 9 action-packed levels, Iro Hero features a unique and fresh four-color polarity system, with interactive elements, puzzles,...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.1%, Action 17.8%, Arcade 17%, Retro 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%
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 31.3%, Arcade 16.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Retro 11%, Action 10.8%
Introducing FixEight, Toaplan's thrilling vertical run-and-gun game featuring eight peerless warriors with cutting-edge weapons. Embark on an exhilarating cosmic escapade with up to three players at once. Now on PC with modern extras!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.7%, Arcade 19%, Action 10.9%, Score Attack 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%
“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 33.2%, Arcade 26.2%, Action 24.9%, Retro 15.6%
Rescue Guardian Blaster is a fast-paced, score-focused shoot 'em up! Destroy enemy ships by matching your ship's gun color to the enemy's to earn more points, all while tracking your score against the best players or your friends.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.3%, Action 18.4%, Arcade 18.4%, Space 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%
The 2017 Commodore 64 Game of the Year now available on Steam!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.2%, Action 28.2%, Space 22.7%, Retro 13.9%
Defend the galaxy from vicious space pirates! Seize your foes and fire them back at their allies for devastating destruction in Toaplan's legendary horizontal arcade shooter, now on PC with all-new features and quality-of-life bonuses!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Space 14.9%, Arcade 14.3%, Action 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%
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 34%, Action 18.7%, Arcade 18.5%, Space 14%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%
A BAFTA Cymru-nominated arcade space shooter about momentum. There is no brake. You learn to fly with what you've got, die, and get a little better each time. No random builds, no unfair deaths. Every run you lose, you lost. Just one more cycle.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Space 16.4%, Arcade 13.3%, Difficult 11.3%, Score Attack 9.9%
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 40.7%, Action 16%, Arcade 15.9%, Space 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%
Barback is a 1980s arcade action run and gun game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.1%, Action 23.5%, Arcade 22.1%, Old School 12.8%, Singleplayer 1.5%
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 36.6%, Action 20.2%, Arcade 15.7%, Space 15.1%, Retro 7.1%
Nevultra is an exciting shoot'em up that will take you back to the 8bit/16bit era. The protagonist, Nina, needs your help to reach her destination in deep space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.5%, Arcade 16.4%, Action 13.9%, Space 10.6%, Score Attack 7.5%
In this sidescrolling shoot ‘em up, you are the top pilot of the Exile Squadron, who has to stop the invading colonial forces. Unlock and upgrade an array of tactically diverse weapons, complete bonus objectives and compete with other players on the online leaderboards.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Space 13.5%, Difficult 12.8%, Arcade 12%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%
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 30.6%, Arcade 22.5%, Action 17.3%, Retro 15.1%, Old School 7.5%
Brace yourself for an intense bullet hell experience! Fight your way through challenging levels, defeat bosses, upgrade your weapon and get the highest score!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.6%, Space 15%, Arcade 14.6%, Spaceships 10.1% ★, Pixel Graphics 10%
Classic 2D shoot em up with updated graphics. Dodge a storm of bullets as you blast through space shooting hordes of enemies. Collect powerups to survive against fearsome bosses. Pilot a suicide runner as you fight to unravel the mystery of what is destroying the universe.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.4%, Action 16.1%, Arcade 15.8%, Retro 11.5%, Space 7%
Super Galaxy Squadron is a fast-paced vertical shooter designed for human beings as well as SHMUP veterans. Featuring multiple game modes, a challenging but merciful difficulty curve, forgiving health system, and SEVENTEEN playable ships.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.6%, Arcade 12.4%, Action 11.8%, Retro 11.8%, Difficult 8%
A fast-paced arcade space shooter where every wave pushes you harder. Collect coins, buy upgrades, and build your ship into an unstoppable force — or die trying.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.1%, Space 20.8%, Action 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Old School 9.7%
The critically acclaimed update to the Space Invaders franchise has arrived to invade Steam with greatly improved graphics and audio! Packed with pulsing, vibrant visuals enhanced further by interactive sound. The invaders have evolved, the question is: can you keep up?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Space 13.2%, Arcade 12.2%, Difficult 12%, Action 7.5%
Vertical scrolling shooter with all 5 pages
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34%, Arcade 12%, Retro 11.8%, Action 10%, Spaceships 8.2% ★
Moon Dancer is a vertically scrolling shmup featuring an exhilarating lock-on laser.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.7%, Score Attack 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Retro 11.2%, Action 10.6%
