Games Like Merkava: The Sacred Armour of Meirav

A shoot’em up game with bite-size levels.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.1%, Shooter 17%, Local Co-Op 11%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Multiplayer 5.9%

Galactic Wars EX is a pixel perfect co-op retro arcade shmup retrogaming experience for modern pcs

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Local Co-Op 11.5%, Top-Down Shooter 9.7%, Aliens 9.3%, Shooter 8.8%

Raging Blasters is a vertical scroll shmup featuring high speed scrolling and the exhilaration of destruction.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.7%, Shooter 13.3%, Local Co-Op 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Female Protagonist 8.3%

Trigger-happy aliens are closing in! Only you can burn the invaders to a crisp with the ultimate starship: HELLFIRE! Discover Toaplan's first side-scrolling shooter, known for its stunning graphics and strategic gameplay. Now on PC with quality-of-life extras!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.2%, Co-op 13%, Local Co-Op 10.5%, Retro 10.3%, Local Multiplayer 8.7%

A 2D top-down arena shooter. A freely scrolling shooter. Pixel graphics reminiscent of the SNES. Easy to control with the directional pad, two shot buttons, and a bomb button. Make full use of your two shots to smash through enemies.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Shooter 11.8%, Top-Down Shooter 10.3%, Local Multiplayer 8.2%, Co-op 7.4%

A gritty, non-stop blood bath from the creator of Insanity's Blade, Super Battle Princess Madelyn and the recently released GuardGrave. And a parody of beloved 60s and 70s classic action films, heroes and villains. Deathwish Enforcers... There's gonna be hell to pay!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Co-op 12.5%, Local Multiplayer 11%, Shooter 9.4%, Retro 8.8%

Classic Arcade Style Side Scrolling Shoot'Em Up. Dodge the enemy bullets as you fight your way through 13 levels of increasingly intense action. Play in various levels of difficulty and challenge the high score tables. Co-op up to 4 players, one survives the level, then you all start the next level.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.2%, Co-op 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Local Co-Op 9.4%, Local Multiplayer 7.7%

In this arcade-style top-down shooter, originally released in 1988 for the Commodore Amiga, take on the role of members of a 4-man squad fighting through a treacherous jungle environment. Play with up to 4 player local co-op.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Co-op 13.2%, Shooter 10.9%, Top-Down Shooter 10.3%, Retro 9.7%

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 33.6%, Co-op 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Local Co-Op 8.6%, Local Multiplayer 8.6%

Get ready for classic shoot-'em-up action in Toaplan's Fire Shark, now on PC with modern updates. An evil and overwhelmingly powerful military force is about to take over not only a small country, but the whole world... Defeat the enemy and accept your place of honor!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.6%, Co-op 11.8%, Retro 10.6%, Local Co-Op 9.4%, Local Multiplayer 7.6%

Shoot ’em up, with beautiful 2D pixel art, addictive shooter gameplay, classic levels and weapons that will let you perform a symphony of destruction of the alien base in the black eye galaxy.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Local Multiplayer 11.9%, Co-op 11%, Local Co-Op 10.7%, Shooter 9.5%

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 41.1%, Co-op 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Local Co-Op 7.6%, Local Multiplayer 7.5%

AngelStrike is an exciting 2D side-scrolling shoot'em'up with handmade pixel-art and a variety of action-packed missions. Play solo or local co-op with friends to rescue refugees, stealthily deliver supplies, escort your allies, and take down hordes of machines in 40 levels across 5 different areas!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.3%, Shooter 16.8%, Local Co-Op 12%, Local Multiplayer 9%, Pixel Graphics 9%

“METAL SLUG ”, the very first title in SNK’s legendary 2D run & gun action shooting game series where all began, returns to the missions on the Steam gaming platform!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Co-op 12.7%, Local Multiplayer 10.1%, Retro 8.9%, Shooter 8.3%

Hungry Zombies is a defense of the city, 2D graphics with a side view, colorful and beautiful graphics and unforgettable experiences.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35%, Shooter 17.6%, Co-op 10.2%, Local Co-Op 8.3%, Local Multiplayer 8.2%

Lock-on to an exhilarating sci-fi shooting fest with the trilogy which put Taito on the 90s arcade shooting map: The Ray Series, together in one collection for the first time!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.5%, Shooter 16.7%, Female Protagonist 8.7%, Local Multiplayer 8.5%, Local Co-Op 7.7%

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 53.2%, Shooter 18%, Female Protagonist 8.1%, Action 5.7%, Pixel Graphics 4.8%

Monstir Iradicator is a game about saving the galaxy of Icoa, Traverse 4 different planets and destroy the Monstirs residing there. This game is based off of games like Asteroids following a similar Shoot 'Em Up style gameplay.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47%, Shooter 19%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Aliens 8.8%, 2D 6.4%

Blast through alien hordes as the finest cyborg mercenary in existence! To emerge victorious, you'll need to manage time and resources skillfully. Toaplan's run-and-gun smash-hit finally arrives on PC, reloaded with new features and quality-of-life extras!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Co-op 11.1%, Local Co-Op 10%, Top-Down Shooter 9.4%, Local Multiplayer 9.2%

The legendary bullet-hell shoot-’em-up series has come to Steam! DoDonPachi is ressurected after a Blissful Death with enough modes to satisfy the beginner and the expert player alike. Tonight we dine in bullet hell!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Shooter 10.9%, Top-Down Shooter 9.9%, Co-op 9.4%, Local Multiplayer 9%

Prepare yourself for an insatiable rain of bullets, bombs, and beams in Crimzon Clover. Earn all the power-ups for an overpowered experience in the all new ARRANGE version.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Shooter 12%, Top-Down Shooter 9.7%, Local Co-Op 8.1%, Co-op 7.5%

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 40.7%, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, Shooter 13%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Retro 8.2%

The second installment in Saikyo's vertical scrolling shooters, following the 1993 Best Shooting Game award winner “Sengoku Ace”.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.5%, Shooter 15.4%, Top-Down Shooter 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%, Co-op 5.6%

This is the biggest news title of 2021. A cute bullet-hell shooter is now available. The game features cool and futuristic visuals and active gameplay.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.2%, Shooter 23%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Action 6%, 2D 6%

An arcade shoot'em up with unique power-infusion gameplay. Face down an unknown army alone or with a friend in online or local co-op. Navigate the cosmos to save the remants of humanity, or join them in extinction!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.4%, Co-op 16.4%, Local Co-Op 14%, Top-Down Shooter 10.2%, Shooter 10%

How long can you survive the depths of space in this fresh revival of the classic arcade shooter, all while grooving to an original score by Megan McDuffee. Pilot solo or recruit a friend for local co-op across 30 unique challenges or the endless arcade mode.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.5%, Shooter 13.7%, Top-Down Shooter 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, Co-op 6.8%

Welcome to Shooter Heaven! The classic Telenet Japan & Wolf Team shooters are back! Note: The “Telenet Shooting Collection Launcher” is a free game launcher that lets you play titles from Telenet Japan and Wolf Team. The games themselves are not included with the launcher.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.9%, Shooter 20.7%, Pixel Graphics 11%, 2D 7.3%, Local Co-Op 7%

Aqua Kitty is a fast paced retro styled submarine arcade shooter with optional 2 player local Co-op.Blast through hordes of mechanical sea monsters in your kitty sub and defend the deep sea milk mining kittens!THE MILK MUST FLOW!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.1%, Local Co-Op 11.3%, Retro 9%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%, Shooter 6.7%

The Queen of the Cosmic Wartoads has been abducted by the Rigellian Slime Beasts, their deadliest foe, and turned into the most hideous thing imaginable: a human being! Traverse the Rygellian Time-Void, reach the Slime King's lair and dismantle their deathly machine with your Cosmic Tool Kit.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.9%, Shooter 16%, Retro 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 8%, Aliens 6.7%

Rock 'N Roll G.E.O.S. Wars is a completely new dimension of the original Rock 'N Roll game. In this game, players can work together to vanquish the space rocks that threaten Earth... or they can choose to face each other in a wide variety of duel modes!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Shooter 14.4%, Top-Down Shooter 10.7%, Co-op 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%

Gryphon Knight Epic is a 2D Medieval Shoot’em up that mixes elements from classical shoot’em ups, exploration and duel-like boss battles, it tells the story of Sir Oliver and Aquila, an accomplished knight and his loyal gryphon that are forced back to adventure once again.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.2%, Shooter 16.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Co-op 8.4%, Local Co-Op 6.4%

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 52.1%, Shooter 22.3%, Female Protagonist 12.6%, 2D 7.8%, Action 3.4%

SHOCKWAVE TRIGGERS is an arcade high resolution pixel art shmup/shoot'em up, in which you use the power of Shockwaves and a good timing to get the most bonus from your destroyed enemies. It's simple: shoot, dodge, wait and SHOCKWAVE!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Shooter 12.7%, Top-Down Shooter 10.5%, Local Multiplayer 9.9%, Local Co-Op 9.6%

You play the role of a spaceship surrounded by an asteroid field.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.6%, Shooter 17.1%, Co-op 12.5%, Local Co-Op 10.2%, Local Multiplayer 10.2%

Crisis Wing is 90's style vertically scrolling arcade shooter. Master 7 intense vertical stages, and take down massive bosses. Play solo or with a friend in local co-op. Get ready for pure, high-octane action.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, Shooter 10.7%, Top-Down Shooter 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Co-op 8.3%

Four years after their previous work “GUNBIRD,” a new, even more powerful five-member group has arrived.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.6%, Shooter 15.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Co-op 6.7%, Retro 6.2%

Attention Pilots! Your skills are needed to defend our world! Collect, build, design, and fight your way to victory!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.5%, Top-Down Shooter 11.1%, Shooter 10.8%, Co-op 7.7%, Retro 6.8%

Moon Dancer is a vertically scrolling shmup featuring an exhilarating lock-on laser.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.5%, Shooter 17.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Retro 11.1%, Co-op 5.2%

AquaNimble is about crazy intense shooter action with big quirky guns against underwater snake dragons, cybernetic sharks, swirling skeletons, submarines and so much more. It's a dynamic game that makes every play through different and lets you set your own challenge beyond a difficulty setting.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.8%, Co-op 13.6%, Shooter 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Retro 9%

A deep, tactical shoot'em up. With every takedown, you’ll earn cash and xp to upgrade your ship and unlock new abilities. Online and local co-op. Unique versus mode. Realistic physics and water simulation.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 56.2%, Shooter 11.3%, Local Co-Op 11.1%, Multiplayer 5.2%, Retro 4.3%

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 32.6%, Shooter 15.5%, Top-Down Shooter 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%, Co-op 6.4%

Help the government agents in black thong to end the alien threat and the invasion of the machines. 1 or 2 players. Individual and cooperative. Gamepad compatible. Demo available.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Co-op 16.2%, Local Co-Op 14.3%, Local Multiplayer 13.9%, Shooter 10.3%

Inspired by classic titles like Contra and Sunset Riders, Balacera Brothers is a retro run n' gun game full of color, energetic music, and fast-paced action.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31%, Shooter 15.5%, Local Co-Op 12.6%, Retro 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%

For the very first time, highly acclaimed Japanese Arcade Shoot’em Ups - VASARA (2000) and VASARA 2 (2001) - are made available to the whole world via this package: VASARA COLLECTION!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Co-op 11.3%, Top-Down Shooter 10.5%, Local Co-Op 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%

Game Tengoku CrusinMix is a vertically scrolling shooting game mixing cute characters, a game world parodying a wide range of gaming tropes and history, tight controls, refined mechanics and eggplants?!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, Shooter 12.9%, Local Co-Op 11.7%, Retro 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%

Super Nano Blaster is a shoot-em-up for PC and Mac, offering single-player and local co-op modes, that transports you to a retro-style digital universe. Delve into technology with your vessel and destroy anything that gets in your way!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.3%, Co-op 13%, Shooter 11.8%, Local Co-Op 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%

Agent Fall is an action game inspired by classic titles, where you face an intergalactic government conspiracy. With aliens siding with the government, you, as an agent, must take down this dark alliance. Prepare for frantic combat, with powerful weapons, relentless enemies, and epic bosses.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.1%, Local Co-Op 14.9%, Co-op 13.5%, Shooter 10.6%, Aliens 10.5%

The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 16.8%, Co-op 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 14.8%, Shooter 14.6%, Local Multiplayer 13%

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 36%, Shooter 17.2%, Top-Down Shooter 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%, Action 6%

ATOMIC GUARDIANS is a fully CO-OP arcade retro shoot 'em up, where one player flies the ship, and the other player mans the shields. Fight your way through a never ending horde of Brutal Bosses, Alien Monsters and Gigantic Asteroids as you rack up a new world-wide high score. Play with up to three friends, and see how long you can last!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, Shooter 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Co-op 8.6%, Retro 8.2%

Apidya is making a comeback in this authentic 24-bit pixel remake, built from the ground up, but utterly faithful to the original.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.5%, Shooter 12.3%, Co-op 10.7%, Retro 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%

Vertical Scroll Shooting Game with Lock-on Missile

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.6%, Shooter 19.1%, Pixel Graphics 14.1%, Retro 11.2%, Action 3.4%

Boing Bang Adventure is a 2D arcade game in the style of the classic arcade game "Pang" Face almost 50 levels, in 8 different world in single player or in local co-op!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, Shooter 14.3%, Top-Down Shooter 11.2%, Aliens 8.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%

Unreal Mashup will test your gaming ability with a solid first person shooter base experience. Fight against bots or join your friends in their personal server automatically created at every login. This high pace futuristic shooter is Fast!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.9%, Shooter 18.4%, Co-op 11.4%, Local Multiplayer 9.5%, Local Co-Op 9.4%

“METAL SLUG X”, one of the most highly praised titles in the series among Metal Slug fans for its refined balance and game volume, heads out to the Steam gaming platform!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Co-op 16.5%, Retro 9.6%, Local Co-Op 7.3%, Shooter 7.2%

An Alien Threat Has Emerged in the City of Cynosure! Run and gun through a series of mazes to defeat the monsters.

Why similar: Co-op 12.4%, Local Multiplayer 11.8%, Local Co-Op 10.9%, Aliens 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%

Experience chaos in this remastered, hyper-stylized roguelite. As bounty hunter Black Paradox, travel through space to defeat the Hellraisers – now with enhanced pixel art, rebalanced gameplay, and an intense endless mode.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Shooter 13.8%, Co-op 10.5%, Local Multiplayer 9.8%, Local Co-Op 9.3%

Join legendary RPG heroes in 'Legacy of Evil,' a classic arcade Shoot 'em Up. Battle the sinister Dravlo Stradinic and his dark forces. Upgrade your heroes and face terrifying bosses. Can you defeat the vampire and save Stygia?

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Co-op 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Shooter 10.6%, Local Co-Op 10.3%

A retro shooter with a new power: the power to become any ship.Lost in the depths of space, you are a being of pure psychic energy with the uncanny power to take over and control anything you see in order to survive.Built for PC, Enemy Mind lets you battle your way through 70+ waves of challenging enemies.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.2%, Shooter 15%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Local Co-Op 9.4%, Retro 9.2%