Games Like Martian Law

Vlambeer's SUPER CRATE BOX is coming to bring back the glory of the golden arcade age, when all that really mattered was getting on that high score list. Grab your baseball cap and loosen your pants, it's time to fight endless hordes of enemies and collect every weapon crate you can.

Why similar: Indie 28.8%, Action 27.8%, Arcade 17.9%, 2D 10.7%, Retro 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: This title perfectly captures the frantic, score-attack arcade loop and tight 2D movement found in Martian Law.

Aliens have invaded Earth! Towns, cities, deserts, they're everywhere! Take on the role of Earth's last super soldier and confront the alien menace in this intense twin stick shooter!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.4%, Score Attack 18.5%, Action 15.8%, Arcade 11.3%, Indie 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A twin-stick shooter that prioritizes score-attack gameplay and relentless action against alien hordes.

Race through caverns while blasting away enemies and terrain to reach the depths of Mars in this reimagining of the 1981 classic.

Why similar: Mars 39.3% ★, Score Attack 12%, Arcade 11.4%, Action 11%, Casual 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A modern take on a classic Mars-themed arcade shooter that shares the same setting and fast-paced descent gameplay.

Endless arcade action with just ONE button - Switch directions whenever you shoot!

Why similar: Score Attack 23.9%, Arcade 14.9%, Casual 12.7%, Old School 10.5%, Retro 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game distills the arcade shooter experience down to its purest form, focusing on reflex-based combat and high-score competition.

Downwell is a curious game about a young person venturing down a well in search of untold treasures with only his Gunboots to protect him.

Why similar: Indie 27.3%, Arcade 26.1%, Action 24.5%, Retro 11.7%, 2D 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the retro aesthetic, high-difficulty arcade gameplay, and addictive score-chasing mechanics.

The skies are aflame and the seas will overflow with wreckage in Vlambeer’s stylish arcade shooter LUFTRAUSERS! Take to the skies in customized fighter planes to battle battleships, submarines, and rival aces for glory, honor, and high scores.

Why similar: Arcade 24.6%, Indie 23.9%, Action 23.9%, Retro 9.8%, 2D 9%

Why You'll Like It: A high-octane arcade shooter that emphasizes fast movement and intense combat in a retro-styled space environment.

Inspired by an arcade classic, Super Destronaut DX is retro space shooter that pits you against an enemy more dreaded than a UFO, a scoreboard.

Why similar: Action 56.7%, Indie 43.3%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a classic space-themed arcade shooter experience that mirrors the retro charm and simplicity of the seed game.

CometStriker DX is a fast-paced arcade-style shooter where you boost through danger and blast everything in your way!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 36.9%, Arcade 16.9%, Action 15.7%, Indie 12.1%, Retro 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game combines retro arcade shooter mechanics with challenging boss encounters and fast-paced 2D action.

Wryn is a girl with a big arsenal and big dreams -- she wants to be the ultimate videogame hero! Help her take down the Greatest Heroes of All Time in an action-packed bid to claim the title for herself and show the world what a true hero looks like!

Why similar: Action 42.7%, Indie 32.9%, 2D 9%, Arcade 8.7%, Retro 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features the same high-energy, 2D platforming-shooter hybrid gameplay with a strong emphasis on arcade-style action.

Ready to tackle the challenge? On Mars, confront countless mutated creatures and mechanical monsters. Choose survivors, weapons, and skills wisely for diverse battles. Employ precise shooting, agile dodging, and strategic use of props and skills to fend off enemy attacks.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 52.6%, Action 25.7%, Indie 12.3%, 2D 7.8%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: Matches the Mars theme with intense, arcade-style survival combat against waves of enemies.

Bleed 2 is a relentless arcade action game featuring air-dodging, bullet-reflecting, and tons of bosses. Now with randomly-generated levels and daily challenges, too!

Why similar: Action 41%, Indie 33.5%, Arcade 18.8%, 2D 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Expands on the original with even more fluid movement and intense, reflex-heavy boss battles.

Assault Android Cactus is an intense arcade style twin stick shooter - pick from one of nine unique synthetic heroines and blast your way through overwhelming robots hordes to save the ship from its own workforce. Supports single player and local co-op game modes.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 52.2%, Arcade 25%, Action 22.9%

Why You'll Like It: A high-intensity arcade shooter that rewards precision and speed, perfect for fans of score-attack games.

Protect the Earth from an alien invasion in this Run N’ Gun action spectacle. Take control of G.U.N.N.R. and battle your way through a blast from the pixelated past.

Why similar: Action 23%, Arcade 19.2%, Indie 17.9%, Retro 16.1%, Old School 15.6%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled action game that focuses on arcade-style shooting and platforming challenges.

Run, gun, and survive! In this twin stick arcade shooter, you'll be fighting your way through countless waves of enemies to restore maximum peace to the galaxy!

Why similar: Action 34.6%, Twin Stick Shooter 22.9%, Indie 17.9%, Retro 12.6%, Arcade 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired shoot-em-up that emphasizes arcade action and space-themed combat.

Pilot an experimental mech and shoot giant grenades to blow up sneaky aliens. Stomp their guts, destroy their base, and save the day!

Why similar: Action 30.5%, Arcade 27%, Hand-drawn 15.5%, Retro 12.9%, Indie 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D action-platformer that emphasizes arcade-style destruction and fast-paced combat.

Jamestown: Legend Of The Lost Colony is a neo-classical top-down shooter for up to 4 players, set on 17th-century British Colonial Mars. It features all the intensity, depth, and lovingly handcrafted pixels of a classic arcade shooter, with a modern twist: deeply-integrated cooperative gameplay.

Why similar: Mars 30.2% ★, Indie 22.3%, Arcade 16.8%, Action 16%, Retro 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A polished, retro-styled shoot-em-up that delivers the same satisfying arcade combat loop.

Nuclear Throne is a post-apocalyptic roguelike-like top-down shooter. Not 'the final hope of humanity' post-apocalyptic, but 'humanity is extinct and mutants and monsters now roam the world' post-apocalyptic. Can you reach the Nuclear Throne?

Why similar: Indie 34.4%, Action 30.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 25.3%, 2D 6.5%, Singleplayer 3%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging, top-down arcade shooter that focuses on quick reflexes and high-score survival.

Arcade Mayhem Juanito is a retro experience about arcade-hopping. Teleport into different video games, play with unique mechanics inspired by well-known arcade games, face stunningly animated bosses and join the fight against the clonocell invasion.

Why similar: Action 20.1%, Casual 18.7%, Indie 17.9%, Classic 13.6% ★, Arcade 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A love letter to classic arcade games that features fast-paced action and retro-inspired challenges.

Broforce is an action-packed side-scrolling run ‘n’ gun ode to freedom, putting you in control of an under-funded, overpowered paramilitary organization dealing exclusively in excessive force.

Why similar: Action 35.7%, Indie 20.1%, 2D 12.1%, Retro 11.9%, Arcade 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: Provides chaotic 2D action and retro-inspired platforming that feels right at home with the arcade aesthetic of Martian Law.

Shoot to move, move to live, live to shoot! Blast Off Far Away (B.O.F.A.) is a space-themed, top-down arena shooter, with a focus on fast-paced arcade-esque gameplay, with the unique twist where movement is limited through the use of the player's gun.

Why similar: Action 23.7%, Arcade 23.3%, Casual 20.5%, Score Attack 11.3%, Family Friendly 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A precision-platformer and shooter hybrid that challenges players with arcade-style difficulty.

Sky Force Reloaded is a classic shoot ‘em up experience packed in gorgeous visuals and excellent gameplay. Enjoy flashy explosions, beautiful scenery and massive bosses in single player or local cooperative modes.

Why similar: Score Attack 21.7%, Arcade 20.8%, Action 17.1%, Old School 15%, Indie 14.8%

Why You'll Like It: A modern arcade shooter that emphasizes score-chasing and upgradeable weaponry in a classic space setting.

Pounce inside of your cozy armored mech and set off on a dangerous trek through an alien underworld full of irritable creatures and treacherous obstacles in a valiant effort to save your stranded captain and his crashed spaceship.

Why similar: Indie 35.8%, Action 32.5%, Retro 16.6%, 2D 11.6%, Singleplayer 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a charming retro aesthetic with fast-paced 2D platforming and shooting action.

In this 2D platformer game, get your gun and shoot all monsters in your way or just run away to the exit.

Why similar: Casual 30.7%, Action 27.4%, Family Friendly 16.3%, Retro 13.7%, 2D 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward 2D arcade shooter that captures the retro vibe and simple, challenging gameplay.

Switch up the fun with four games in one! As cybernetic peacekeeper Officer Patricia Wagon, you'll use your platforming skills, puzzle-solving abilities, and level-altering Siren Helmet to catch criminals, extinguish infernos, and smash enemies. Four-player co-op and versus modes included!

Why similar: Action 50.6%, Indie 41.3%, 2D 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D platformer that focuses on speed, precision, and arcade-style puzzle-solving.

If you love retro games, this is for you! Get ready for some intense retro space shooting!

Why similar: Action 28.4%, Arcade 25.5%, Retro 18.6%, 2D 9.3%, Casual 8%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist space shooter that focuses on pure arcade mechanics and high-score chasing.

As Sam McRae, last surviving member of the “Titan Hauler” crew, you must hack and blast your way through an onslaught of truly bad 'bots to find a way to prevent a potential planet-destroying catastrophe.

Why similar: Action 50.5%, Indie 49.5%

Why You'll Like It: An indie action-platformer that utilizes pixel-graphics and simple, arcade-style shooting mechanics.

Chicken Invaders puts you at the forefront of a battle against invading intergalactic chickens, bent on revenge for our oppression of Earth chickens. This time, the chickens have hatched a devious plan to block out sunlight and freeze Earth to death!

Why similar: Action 36.4%, Casual 34.5%, Indie 29.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic arcade shooter that focuses on simple, addictive gameplay and high-score competition.

Save Earth from an invasion of intergalactic chickens! Finger-blistering arcade shooting action for one or two players.

Why similar: Action 28.7%, Casual 25.1%, Arcade 17.3%, Old School 9%, Indie 8.1%

Xeodrifter is the story of an interstellar drifter traveling the stars on a simple mission of exploration. We join our nomad as he embarks on the investigation of a small cluster of four planets in the omega sector, after a collision with a rogue asteroid damaged his warp core.

Why similar: Indie 30.2%, Action 28.9%, Retro 25.3%, 2D 11.1%, Singleplayer 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: A tight 2D action-platformer that captures the retro feel and simple, effective combat mechanics.

Make your way on foot, on a hoverbike, up skyscrapers, and down bottomless pits, as you exterminate a threat of unknown origin!

Why similar: Action 37.5%, Indie 32.1%, Retro 21.2%, 2D 7%, Singleplayer 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired platformer that features fast-paced action and a classic arcade feel.

A platform shooter that brings 90's gaming smashing into your face! Blast and insta-melee your way through hordes of alien soldiers, robots, bosses and loads more. Fight on foot, in a fighter or in a bomber. Take on bosses and ensure that the alien menace won't threaten Earth ever again!

Why similar: Action 25.1%, Old School 24.8%, Indie 14.8%, Retro 14.5%, Arcade 10.7%

Planet Cube is being invaded! Prepare to run, gun, jump and dash your way through an underwater science complex, collecting fire-power to turn the tables on a mysterious aggressor. This is high-speed adventuring set in a hand-crafted pixel art world, filled with precision platforming and thrills.

Why similar: Arcade 34.9%, Action 32.1%, Family Friendly 18%, 2D 15%

Platformer based on a 22 year old blueprint. Help Comit boost his was through several planets in an attempt to stop the evil space pirate Krater from taking over the Star System.

Why similar: Action 22%, Indie 18.5%, Casual 14.6%, Arcade 13.7%, Old School 12.1%

Inspired by the 8-bit games and by the movies from the 80's, your goal is to blow things up, defeat aliens and fight bizarre bosses in this platformer 2D with classic mechanics.

Why similar: Arcade 23.4%, Action 20.7%, Old School 18.5%, Retro 13.9%, Indie 11.3%

Planet DOS is under attack by Space Aliens, DOSMan needs to fend them off and defend his home planet!

Why similar: Action 53.9%, Old School 27.9%, Retro 18.2%

Help Mrs.Cat to complete a mission: Explore Mars and collect the energy gems.In this 2d precision platformer, you'll have to memorize and face the invisible and visible deadly objects, running, jumping and meowing!

Why similar: Mars 79.7% ★, Casual 9.5%, Indie 5.6%, 2D 3.4%, Singleplayer 1.9%

Galactic Missile Defense is a shooter and tower defense game, where you must protect Earth from the invading Martians that declared war on our planet just because a space rover accidentally ruined their picnic!

Why similar: Mars 31.3% ★, Score Attack 13.9%, Arcade 11.5%, Action 10.1%, Indie 7.8%

A flying saucer chases you all over the galaxy. Run away, defeat enemies, and evolve to avoid getting abducted

Why similar: Action 41.9%, Old School 20.3%, 2D 19.2%, Retro 10.8%, Indie 6.3%

Offendron Warrior is a retro arcade that combines shooting and defense. Your objective is saving Offendron civilians in the planets from the group of enemies, who are trying to spread a virus that turns Offendrons into mindless killing machines and eventually destroy the whole planet.

Why similar: Arcade 17.5%, Old School 17.4%, Action 16.7%, Classic 14.2% ★, Retro 12.2%

Incandescent is a fast paced action arcade game that scales the difficulty to your skill level. The goal is simple, pilot your ship and defend yourself against waves of unique enemies and bosses. Different powerups will drop to help you with upgrades to your weapons and health.

Why similar: Action 29.2%, Indie 25.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 21.3%, Arcade 10.5%, Casual 8.7%

Roam the dystopian future city of New Babel, Mankind's Last Hope, in search of crimes in progress. Use lethal weapons, non-lethal force, and diplomacy to take down bad guys.

Why similar: Action 52.6%, Indie 42.3%, 2D 5.1%

Retro action "save-them-all" platformer including advanced physics combined with an unique retro feel. Complete rescue missions leading your colleagues to the closest base station. Fight enemies using your laser gun, jet pack, destroy terrain and even make new paths with the ground maker.

Why similar: Action 32.1%, Retro 23.3%, Arcade 21.5%, 2D 11.7%, Indie 6.8%

PIXELMAN is a retro styled, action-filled, high-score chaser arcade game, where you control the title character in his mission to rescue the citizens of Pixville from the evil Baron Von Pixel and his contraptions.

Why similar: Action 23.3%, Casual 21.5%, Indie 20.5%, Retro 11.5%, Score Attack 11.2%

A single classic cartoon inspired boss fight platformer, with shoot em' up game mechanics. Run, jump, and shoot with four unique bullet types and two difficulty modes. Try to get a gold rank in this hand-drawn, traditionally animated boss fight.

Why similar: Indie 31.8%, Action 23.3%, Old School 20%, Hand-drawn 18.4%, 2D 4.5%

Fly into a charming handcrafted world and go on an adventure that mixes up open exploration with crispy twin-stick shooter action. Fight your way from the shiny overworld to the deepest caves, improve your ship and overcome the dungeons' bosses to rescue your friends!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 48.4%, Casual 18.3%, Action 14.6%, Retro 10.6%, 2D 8%

A retro-style arkanoid about fighting aliens to save the mankind.

Why similar: Action 36%, Casual 32.7%, Indie 31.3%

Gear up for an intergalactic thrill ride! Space Elite Force is a frenzied space-shooter packed with weapon customization and epic boss battles. Take command of your ship and fight for the survival of humanity!

Why similar: Score Attack 17.8%, Arcade 15.9%, Action 15.2%, Casual 14.3%, Old School 12.7%

Metroidvania with a mix of melee and ranged combats inspired by classics like Super Metroid, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night or Guacamelee! Help Anna “Thirteen” Charlotte battle her way through the secrets of Mars.

Why similar: Mars 57.6% ★, Action 16.5%, Arcade 12.1%, Indie 11.1%, Singleplayer 2.7%

Join the Mechstermination Force and save the world from the gigantic MegaMechs!

Why similar: Action 52.4%, Indie 47.6%

Battle Planet - Judgement Day is a planetary rogue-lite top-down shooter. You are one of the universe's 3 most wanted criminals on the run, fighting your way through hordes of aliens, military and police units. There is only one way to reclaim your freedom - destroy them all...

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 40.2%, Action 29.1%, Indie 26.5%, Singleplayer 4.2%

From the peace of the Prince stole the Princess! Fight the army of Koschei and save his beloved! Shoot and throw bombs at enemies

Why similar: Action 40.3%, Indie 33.5%, Casual 15.3%, 2D 7.7%, Singleplayer 3.2%

When a group of unsanitary chefs threaten all that is good and just in Cakeland, it's up to Cakeboy to serve up punishment. Fight your foes with pastry-themed items in this bite-sized 2D platforming adventure!

Why similar: Action 28.9%, Arcade 25.3%, Old School 15.9%, Family Friendly 11.2%, 2D 9.9%

Lt Blitz has the city sieged, and it's your job to destroy his troops. Shoot, dodge and upgrade your jet and and try to take on this challenge! Burning Skies is a free, endless retro shmup, that will take you right back to the era of arcade machines, with modernized graphics and gameplay!

Why similar: Action 27.2%, Casual 25.4%, Old School 16.1%, Retro 12.8%, Score Attack 9.5%

Bad Caterpillars and their swarms of insect hordes are invading. Get to your ship, man the lasers, and save the galaxy from caterpillars, scorpions, spiders, and a slew of other ill-tempered giant killer insects.

Why similar: Casual 36.1%, Action 33%, Indie 30.9%

Control two characters simultaneously! Survive, gather, collect upgrades, fight all sizes of one-eyed Martians, build defensible outposts and conquer Mars, in this glorious mix between roguelite and tower defense.

Why similar: Mars 60.8% ★, Action 18.9%, Indie 17.1%, Singleplayer 3.2%

Play Droid Assault and experience running blaster battles with hordes of rampaging killer robots! Discover a unique tactical arcade shooter, with the fun addictive gameplay of 8-bit classics. You'll need your wits and the help of your acquired droid squad to stay alive in this fast-paced retro actionfest.

Why similar: Action 36%, Indie 29.6%, Arcade 19.6%, Retro 11.9%, 2D 3%

Crush the forces of hell and get a high score in this addictive, action-packed, arcade-inspired twin-stick shooter!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 29.5%, Score Attack 15.8%, Arcade 13.6%, Action 12.1%, Old School 10.3%

Life on Earth is unsustainable. Humanity must seek a new home but the only planet found is very hostile. You were sent on a expedition to slay the monsters inhabiting the surface of this planet. In this adventure you end up being the villain. Game contains two basic controls, many puzzles and lots of guns and enemies.

Why similar: Action 32.5%, Indie 31.8%, Casual 30.9%, 2D 4.8%

In 2097, life is discovered on Mars. When your mission of first contact becomes trapped by a cave-in, you must master the alien ecosystem to survive. Soon you stumble upon more than anyone expected, and with time running out, you will make a decision that determines the fate of a lost planet.

Why similar: Mars 44.7% ★, Indie 30.2%, Action 16.9%, 2D 4.7%, Singleplayer 3.4%