60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Arcade, Shoot 'Em Up, Shooter.
Collect NEWALONE to level up your beam, then release energy! The home console version of the incredible side-scrolling shooter Metal Black is back with online rankings. Two players can play together!
Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute
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!
METAL SLUG XX
METAL SLUG XX, the most recent installment in the famous run-and-gun action shooting series, returns to the battlefield on Steam with a plethora of brand new features!
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: Arcade 21.4%, Shooter 20.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Action 13%, Space 11.7%
METAL SLUG XX, the most recent installment in the famous run-and-gun action shooting series, returns to the battlefield on Steam with a plethora of brand new features!
Why similar: Shooter 23.8%, Arcade 23.1%, Military 18.6%, Action 17.6%, 2D 9.5%
Infiltrate a terrorist occupied tower, airport, and shopping mall to get classified data and stop their plans. New features have been added to this revival of the home console version of Elevator Action Returns, a masterpiece 2D action game. Also features 2 player mode.
Why similar: Arcade 33.9%, Action 26.9%, 2D Platformer 24%, 2D 9%, Multiplayer 4.8%
“METAL SLUG 2”, the 2nd entry in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game returns to the battlefield on the Steam gaming platform!
Why similar: Arcade 35%, Action 29.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.9%, Shooter 10.9%, 2D 6.6%
R-Type has returned! The legendary side-scroller is back and better than ever with beautifully rendered 3D graphics, exhilarating shoot-'em-up gameplay, and a multitude of stages, ships, and weapons that will allow you to conduct a symphony of destruction upon your foes.
Why similar: Arcade 24.1%, Shooter 24%, Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Action 15.7%, Space 13.4%
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: Shooter 21.4%, Arcade 21%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Space 16.6%, Action 11.1%
An immersive pseudo-3D shoot 'em up experience that pushes the limits of pixel art. Push your score higher with the innovative Berserk System: the closer they are, the more points you get!
Why similar: Shooter 27.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, 2D Platformer 19.3%, Action 14.3%, Arcade 10.3%
The Contra Anniversary Collection brings this classic Run and Gun franchise back to modern platforms and a new generation of gamers.
Why similar: Action 32.3%, Shooter 25.3%, Arcade 20.6%, 2D 11.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.7%
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: Shooter 23.6%, Arcade 22.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Space 15%, Action 11.3%
You will see the creation of new lives... Capture enemies and fire them back at their allies as enormous beams of energy in this horizontally scrolling shooting game, featuring 5 versions of G-Darius with new features, enhancements, and Steam exclusive extras!
Why similar: Shooter 28.1%, Arcade 27.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Action 12.3%, Futuristic 10%
DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours is the latest installment in Taito's DARIUS series of arcade-style shooting games. Blast hordes of alien sea-monsters, and blaze your own trail through branching environments.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.8%, Arcade 31.1%, Action 13%, Space 8.9%, Shooter 8.6%
Super Hydorah is a nonlinear horizontal shoot’ em up designed to offer a challenging experience, sublimating the richness of traditional shmup classics. Face the menace of the Meroptians aboard the Delta Lance, alone or with your friends in this game with direct action and nostalgic art.
Why similar: Arcade 34.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 32%, Action 23.6%, 2D 9.8%
SOL CRESTA, rise like the phoenix and take back the sun! Neo-Classic shooting strikes back! Dock, split, and form up! Pilot 3 fighters and take back the sun from the clutches of evil in this free-form shooting game with the spirit of 80s shooting classics Moon Cresta and Terra Cresta.
Why similar: Shooter 23.4%, Action 18.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Space 11.2%
The legendary Contra series returns! This reimagining of the classic run-'n'-gun action game from the ‘80s features new stages, new enemies, new play mechanics, and co-op combat for up to 4 players!
Why similar: Arcade 23.1%, Shooter 22.5%, 2D Platformer 18.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Action 13.5%
In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!
Why similar: Arcade 23.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Shooter 21.1%, Action 17.8%, 2D 9.8%
My steed rides, a celestial iron cavalryman soaring through the heavens. The swirling assault shooting that shakes the battlefield returns once more.
Why similar: Arcade 20.1%, Shooter 19.1%, Military 18.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%, Action 12.5%
“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: Arcade 33.2%, Action 18.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Shooter 14.9%, 2D 9.6%
Salamander III is the newest addition to the Gradius series, a legendary pioneer in the side-scrolling shooter genre, and comes with the original arcade versions of the previous games.
Why similar: Arcade 27.2%, Shooter 20.8%, Action 13.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.2%, 2D Platformer 11.1%
R-Type and R-Type II, the legendary coin-op space shooters, are now together on Steam!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31%, Arcade 28.9%, Action 23.4%, Shooter 11.1%, 2D 5.5%
Be guided anew into an epic tale set in the Taisho era with three titles from Cave's Akai Katana series that has captured the hearts of passionate shoot 'em up fans. New features include an online leaderboard and new musical arrangements.
Why similar: Arcade 22.1%, Shooter 21%, Military 18.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Action 13.3%
The ruthless Gidans invite you to an explosive space scramble! Head into the mighty Super Fighter and disintegrate your foes in all directions with various upgradeable weapons. Toaplan's no-frills vertical shooter Truxton speeds onto PC with new features and quality-of-life updates!
Why similar: Arcade 39.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.1%, Action 22.1%, 2D 7%, Multiplayer 2.8%
“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: Arcade 38.7%, Action 32.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, 2D 10.8%
SONIC WINGS REUNION is a sequel to the arcade-style shooting game SONIC WINGS, in which you choose from eight characters to destroy the mysterious organization FATAMORNAGANA, which has advanced into the modern world. The scenario changes depending on the combination of characters.
Why similar: Shooter 21.9%, Arcade 20.5%, Action 19.2%, Military 16%, 2D Platformer 11.8%
Triangle Service presents the essential arcade experience! Power up your ship, evade enemy fire, and blast your way to the final boss in DeltaZeal!
Why similar: Arcade 25.6%, Action 20.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Space 14.2%, Shooter 12.4%
Brought to you by the makers of GIGANTIC ARMY, Supercharged Robot VULKAISER, and SATAZIUS, WOLFLAME is a return to the form of glorious 2D vertical vertical shooters like Raiden, Raptor, and Twin Cobra.
Why similar: Arcade 26.7%, Shooter 24.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Action 15.7%, 2D 7.3%
STEEL STRIDER is the follow up to the acclaimed GIGANTIC ARMY and pays homage to the great run and gun games such as Turrican and Super Contra, but adds mouse / dual analogue stick-operated weapons!
Why similar: Action 48.3%, Shooter 28%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%
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: Arcade 29.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Shooter 18.6%, War 13.5%, Action 12.5%
“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: Arcade 34.2%, Action 21.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Shooter 12.5%, 2D 8.1%
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: Arcade 29.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Space 20.8%, Action 15.6%, 2D 9.8%
A SUPER throwback to the classic quarter eating arcade games of the 80's. Super Bit Blaster XL is an (even more) enhanced version of the retro styled, addictive, and fast paced arcade shoot 'em up!
Why similar: Arcade 30.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Space 20.3%, Action 15.2%, 2D 10.5%
“SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad”, the sequel to the NEOGEO fan favorite 2D top-down view action shooting game, returns to the missions on the Steam battlefield!
High-octane 2D shooter. Put your shooting skills to the test with over 200 weapons and attachments. Play game modes solo or co-op online!
Why similar: Arcade 22.5%, Military 20.9%, Shooter 20.1%, Action 14.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%
The sequel to Toaplan’s shoot ‘em up masterpiece Truxton is a thrilling insane space action with an unforgiving difficulty level. Enjoy the visually stunning pixel graphics and vibrant music as you dodge the high-speed bullet rain and take on tough bosses.
Why similar: Arcade 29.1%, Space 24%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Action 14.3%, 2D 9.7%
Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!
Why similar: Arcade 23.5%, Shooter 21.7%, Action 20.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Space 11.2%
Your nightmares, now in High Definition! R-Type Delta HD Boosted brings back the dark, iconic shooter with modern enhancements, new music, razor-sharp graphics, and all the intensity you remember.
Why similar: Shooter 25.1%, Action 21.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 19%, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Futuristic 11.8%
Blending classic shooting game design with a substantial dose of modern day bullet hell and flashy pyrotechnics, Bullet Soul has it all! Play through multiple modes, all designed to welcome newcomers to the genre, but also challenge experts aiming for ever higher scores.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 53.4%, Action 46.6%
HARDCORE MECHA is a 2D platformer action focusing on a better handling. The Campaign mode offers rich gameplay and seamless in-game cut-scenes for an immersive experience. Choose your favorite mecha, experience the fast-paced hardcore competitive battle of steel in Multiplayer!
Why similar: Military 29.5%, Shooter 26%, Action 25.3%, 2D 9.2%, Multiplayer 7.9%
Meltdown is a tactical arcade shooter featuring both singleplayer and intense online multiplayer. Become the most skilled soldier, choose your weapons, get the best upgrades, buckle up and start your mission. Be careful, each enemy has it’s own combat style, special AI and gear. Adapt to them to survive!
Why similar: Action 41.3%, Arcade 28.5%, Shooter 22.7%, Multiplayer 7.5%
Metal Slug: Awakening continues the classic gameplay loved by fans, with exciting new features like World Adventure, 3-player Team-up, and Roguelike challenges. Join forces with your friends online to take on powerful bosses anytime, anywhere!
Why similar: Arcade 21.7%, Shooter 20.1%, 2D Platformer 19.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, War 11.5%
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: Arcade 35%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Action 17.4%, 2D 11%, Multiplayer 9.7%
“METAL SLUG 3”, the masterpiece in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game series, still continues to fascinate millions of fans worldwide to this day for its intricate dot-pixel graphics, and simple and intuitive game controls, heads out to the Steam gaming platform!
Why similar: Arcade 50.9%, Action 20.1%, Shooter 15.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 6.4%, 2D 4.8%
Overwhelming bullet patterns. An exhilarating Break System. Timeless gameplay. The definitive bullet hell shooter that continues to captivate shoot-'em-up fans around the world.
Why similar: Arcade 25.4%, Shooter 24.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Action 15.1%, 2D 6.7%
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: Shooter 22.8%, Arcade 22.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Space 15.8%, Action 12.1%
Defend your cities from an assault of missiles, planes, tanks, and more! Play solo or with a friend in co-op in this modern reimagining of the arcade classic.
Why similar: Arcade 28.4%, Shooter 27.5%, War 17.5%, Action 17%, 2D 9.4%
Kickback is a top-down shooter with roguelike elements, where shooting is the only way to move. Repel waves of mutants, create combinations of weapons and upgrades to survive at all costs on your own or with a friend in a local co-op mode.
Why similar: Arcade 21.2%, Shooter 20.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, Space 13%, Action 12.4%
Get into your Flying Tank and shoot 'em up like it's the good old days! Kill strange bosses, drop bombs from above and build an arsenal of fun, powerful weapons. Reclaim the stolen Earth - alone or with a friend - in a rich action-packed side-scrolling shmup!
Why similar: Shooter 54.5%, Action 38.2%, Multiplayer 6.3%, Singleplayer 0.9%
A brand new entry to the series, NIGHT STRIKER GEAR revitalizes the sprite scaling pseudo-3D style with polished graphics. The new GEAR System gives an added depth to the gameplay without sacrificing the intuitiveness. Feeling the rush of fast-paced music, strike through the night once more!
Why similar: Arcade 26.4%, Shooter 25.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Futuristic 13.1%, Action 12.4%
Blast battalions of tanks into smoking craters and conquer air and sea from the sky's fastest attack chopper! Toaplan's coin-op shooter Twin Cobra flies to PC with fresh features and quality-of-life updates!
Why similar: Arcade 33.7%, Military 26.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Action 10.1%, 2D 7.6%
Back with new weapons, new enemies, and with more circuits to break than ever! Destroy millions of robots in this free-to-play shooter with up to 6 players local or online.
Why similar: Shooter 24.7%, Arcade 24.2%, Space 18.9%, Action 12.4%, Futuristic 11.7%
Wild Guns Reloaded is a fast-paced arcade-style shooter, mixing the Wild West with steampunk. Play as Clint, Annie, Doris, or Bullet the dog with his sentry drone. Grab some friends and play together for some four player action!
Why similar: Arcade 30.7%, Shooter 25.9%, Action 22.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, 2D 3.9%
Discover or re-discover, the emblematic block breaker game in a fully modernized version! Classic elements from the franchise will definitely make a comeback, with a brand-new look, new rules, as well as new effects, bonuses and features!
Why similar: Arcade 50.1%, Space 18.7%, 2D 13.6%, Action 10.9%, Multiplayer 3.8%
Strike Force Heroes is an oldschool arena shooter rebuilt with modern mechanics with full co-operative and PvP online multiplayer. It melds over the top action with epic story-telling in this intense remake of the hit Flash game.
Why similar: Shooter 28.5%, Military 22.5%, Action 16.3%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, 2D 9.4%
Defend your spider web from an onslaught of bugs in this frenetic revival of the cult classic twin-stick shooter, all while jamming to an infectious original score by Megan McDuffee. Play solo or tag in a friend for local co-op across 30 unique challenges or the endless arcade mode.
Why similar: Arcade 27.2%, Shooter 26.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Action 16.2%, 2D 8.4%
A classic reawakens – Assault Suit Leynos is back and in high definition! Get ready for all-out robotic war as the fan-favourite Mega Drive classic is reworked with all new HD visuals for the ultimate alien-blasting experience!
Why similar: Action 62.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 37.1%
