60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Sci-fi, Space.
Drift through escalating asteroid chaos in this high-speed arcade space shooter. Master inertia-based movement, survive overwhelming destruction, and battle alone or with up to 4 players in frantic co-op and versus combat.
Cosmo Strike: Complete Edition
In the distant year of 2359, previously unknown alien forces have attacked Earth and its colonies. You are an agent on a special mission sent by the global senate to repel the attack and stop the alien forces.
Astroblaster
An arcade-style 2D top-down space shooter. Blow up space rocks and space pirates for as long as you can. You'll also need to maximize a delicately-balanced economy of resources. Keep trying to out-do yourself! Five boss ships will break in at various points to make life difficult.
In the distant year of 2359, previously unknown alien forces have attacked Earth and its colonies. You are an agent on a special mission sent by the global senate to repel the attack and stop the alien forces.
Why similar: Space Sim 24.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 13%, 1980s 10.6%, Shooter 9.2%, Arcade 8.6%
An arcade-style 2D top-down space shooter. Blow up space rocks and space pirates for as long as you can. You'll also need to maximize a delicately-balanced economy of resources. Keep trying to out-do yourself! Five boss ships will break in at various points to make life difficult.
Why similar: 1980s 20.6%, Space Sim 19.8%, Arcade 8.4%, Shooter 8.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.1%
Solo Defender is a fast-paced vertical space shooter where you battle waves of enemies, unlock upgrades with Gems, and face epic bosses—including a drone-spawning Mothership. One life, multiple planets, and a secret level await. No ads—just pure arcade action.
Why similar: Space Sim 25.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, 1980s 11%, Arcade 7.4%, Futuristic 7.1%
Blast off into Operius DX, a high-speed arcade shooter where you navigate twisting polygonal tunnels, battle waves of enemies, and confront formidable bosses in an endless amount of procedurally-generated levels. How far can you get?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%, 1980s 12.3%, Aliens 11.9%, Shooter 8.3%, Futuristic 7.6%
A quick and action paced retro styled arcade shooter, or shoot 'em up (shmup) if you like. Perfect to play in short chunks, like when you are waiting for big games to download.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, 1980s 13.8%, Arcade 8.4%, Shooter 8%, Old School 7.8%
Gratuitous Shooty Game is a hobby space shooter made by the developer of Gratuitous Space Battles, reusing the art from that game :D.
Why similar: Space Sim 24.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.6%, Aliens 10.3%, Shooter 8.9%, Arcade 8%
Where is Earth is a top-down vehicular combat game. Traverse planets, evading threats and obstacles, in search of your crew. Gather resources to assemble upgrades, landing vehicles, space craft, weaponry and support modules to aid you in your fight against an unknown enemy.
Why similar: Space Sim 23.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.7%, Old School 8.5%, Aliens 8%, Space 7.4%
The solar system is on the brink of collapse! Using powerful alien technology, you must battle enemies, players, and the forces of gravity to escape and survive. Redemption is optional. Survival is not.
Why similar: Space Sim 25.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, Shooter 9.6%, Arcade 8.9%, 1980s 8.2%
All Times Classic Defender Game Revisited in 3D Version
Why similar: Space Sim 30.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Arcade 10.3%, Aliens 10.1%, Space 9.4%
Absorb matching enemy fire, unleash devastating burst attacks, and survive escalating waves of neon arcade chaos in this fast-paced reactive shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, 1980s 12%, Aliens 11%, Shooter 9.6%, Arcade 8.6%
GalaxIverse is a top down fast paced vertical blastathon, Battle Fleets and formations of aliens with the occasional boss thrown in for good luck.
Why similar: Space Sim 24.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Shooter 11.1%, 1980s 9.6%, Arcade 7.9%
An endless sci-fi asteroid shooter where each level gets harder. Battle enemies, collect upgrades, and survive infinite waves of intense space combat!
Why similar: Space Sim 29%, Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Shooter 10.9%, Aliens 7.5%, Top-Down 7%
In the vast depths of space, lies a man with a dark past. Setting himself apart from that old life, and seeking justice against wrongdoing instead of being the cause of it, Captain Righteous uses the Freedom Fighter, his trusty space fighter to search for and combat the evil Captain Buster!
Why similar: 1980s 16.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.7%, Shooter 9.9%, Old School 9.8%, Arcade 8.9%
Meteoroids 3D is a simple action game set in space, which wants to pay tribute to a great game of the eighties: Asteroids. Meteoroids 3D does not pretend to be better, or try to emulate the greatness of Asteroids. We just want to bring a funny and addictive game to the players.
Why similar: 1980s 16.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Old School 10.7%, Shooter 8.4%, Arcade 8.4%
Is there a gamepad lying around somewhere?!! Ready to play some real shooter games again? Grab the controller and become an APANO SYN PILOT to face the alien invasion. Connect up to four controllers and shoot until you drop. 100% survival chance on "Easy", low on "Impossible".
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, 1980s 13.4%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 10.2%, Space 9.1%
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 22.9%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 10.9%, 1980s 10.3%, Aliens 8.3%
On a recently-terraformed planet at the edge of human space, waves of alien invaders have suddenly appeared. Take the pilot's seat of a VTOL fighter aircraft and wipe out the alien infection!
Why similar: Space Sim 26.5%, Aliens 13.1%, Old School 7.8%, Space 7.2%, Stylized 6.5%
A retro space shooter with a twist - now you can rotate your ship and aim diagonally at enemies, adding a whole new dimension to the shoot 'em up genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Aliens 14.2%, 1980s 12.8%, Space 9.5%, Arcade 8.4%
Space Out blends elements from Breakout, pinball, and a space shooter to provide a unique, fast-paced, and challenging arcade experience.
Why similar: Space Sim 32%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Aliens 13.9%, Shooter 12.1%, Action 7.5%
Enjoy fast paced action in this retro inspired arcade ShootEm Up Style game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Arcade 13.7%, Aliens 11.1%, Retro 11.1%, Old School 8.3%
A modern tribute to arcade legends! This shoot'em up arcade game revives the classics after 45 years with fresh graphics and innovative gameplay. Become a part of Space Ranges Inc. Join now! Get the high score!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, 1980s 14.6%, Aliens 13.9%, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 9.4%
You're in control of a spaceship and your mission is to destroy as many asteroids as you can. Compete for the highest place on the Leaderboard.
Why similar: Space Sim 30.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 11.2%, Aliens 10.7%
Dive in the VR arcade shoot-them-up (shmup, shoot'em up, bullet hell). A lot of action is awaiting you. "Insert coin" and jump in the shmup !
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, 1980s 15.3%, Aliens 12.1%, Arcade 8.1%, Shooter 7.9%
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 16.1%, Shooter 15.6%, 1980s 11.2%, Arcade 10.5%, Aliens 10.3%
Blast away in this pure retro-styled shooter and battle through tons of dangerous levels and manic boss fights.
Why similar: 1980s 23.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Aliens 14.1%, Retro 12.4%, Shooter 11.4%
Retro-inspired arcade-style shooter. Save humanity from incoming waves of flaming hot meteors, alien ships hell-bent on destroying humanity, and the strangeness of space by shooting, blasting and nuking incoming waves of meteors and enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Aliens 14.8%, Shooter 10.9%, Arcade 9.8%, Old School 8%
Asteroids are headed directly towards Earth. Destroy asteroids before they can slam into Earth. Earn medallions to purchase ship upgrades to help in the fight to save Earth.
Why similar: Space Sim 22%, 1980s 14.8%, Arcade 14%, Aliens 9.9%, Shooter 9.2%
Alien Wall is a powerful genre mix between a brick breaker and ‘shoot em up’. Modern retro Arcade fun at its best!
Why similar: Space Sim 27%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%, Shooter 11.7%, Space 11%, Arcade 11%
PewPew! - move, shoot and upgrade!
Why similar: Space Sim 24.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, 1980s 10.4%, Shooter 8.3%, Aliens 8.2%
Royal Odyssey is a retro-style arcade space shooter where you pilot Prince Zayven’s ship through a deadly asteroid storm, blasting your way to survival.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, 1980s 15.4%, Futuristic 10.6%, Top-Down 8.6%, Space 8.5%
A deliciously addictive core of finger-blistering shooting action, surrounded by delectable morsels of galactic exploration, spacecraft customization, and community competitions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Old School 10.8%, Shooter 10.2%, Space 9.4%, Family Friendly 8.1%
To bring you the old school 2D space arcade feeling in a modern look and feel. Whether you like the hard core style of the old days, or you have become the more lay back type, shoot your way home at the fun rate for you. Upgrade your ship on the way home, to get ready for the final battle. Have fun!
Why similar: 1980s 17.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Aliens 12.6%, Shooter 10%, Arcade 9%
Nebula Warrior is a fast-paced arcade space shooter, a 15–20 minute action-driven experience designed like a high-intensity road trip through space. It evolves from a classic top-down shooter into a full 3D jet-style space combat, blending nostalgia with modern intensity.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, 1980s 12.7%, Shooter 11.6%, Aliens 11.2%, Arcade 10.7%
Save Earth from an invasion of intergalactic chickens! Finger-blistering arcade shooting action for one or two players.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 12.1%, 1980s 11.2%, Action 7.9%
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 17.6%, Aliens 9.9%, Shooter 9.4%, Arcade 8.5%, Space 7.8%
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 27%, Shooter 12.7%, 1980s 12.7%, Aliens 11.7%, Arcade 10.3%
Killistar: A 2D/3D sci-fi shoot-em-up remake of the classic arcade game Sinistar.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, Shooter 14.1%, 1980s 13.7%, Top-Down 11.7%, Space 8.5%
Dodge and destroy enemies and asteroids to get food and grow bigger! Be careful though, the game only gets harder over time. Deal with incoming bosses and find yourself your own unique strategy with the attribute system! Change up the gameplay with different stages and characters to choose from!
Why similar: Space Sim 27.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Aliens 11.1%, Shooter 9.8%, Arcade 8.7%
Pewt 'em Up! is a retro inspired arcade space shoot 'em up with lots of upgrades, achievements, extras and more.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Aliens 17.4%, Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 11.3%, Futuristic 10.6%
To start the game, select a level from the suggested ones. Start your journey and defeat the boss to go further.
Why similar: Space Sim 27.9%, Aliens 17%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Space 9.8%, Shooter 9.2%
Return to classic 80s shooters while fighting off the fast food horde in this retro space shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, 1980s 20.4%, Shooter 14.5%, Old School 10.9%, Action 9%
Star Jet Alpha is a top-down space shooter inspired by classic arcade games. Progress through each stage by blowing up enemy space stations while avoiding or destroying enemy missiles, space mines and asteroids. Unlock Star Jet capabilities by completing stages.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, 1980s 13%, Space 12.2%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 10.7%
Cube Space is a minimalist arcade Shoot `em Up game set in space. You control a spaceship and your task is to score as many points as possible by destroying enemies and obstacles in your path.
Why similar: Space Sim 30.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Shooter 10.1%, Arcade 9.7%, Space 5.8%
Orbital Command is about controlling planet based weapon systems to defend your planets from large asteroids and hostile invaders. Will you be able to complete the Dyson Sphere, or will your planets end up barren husks?
Why similar: Space Sim 25.9%, Top-Down 12.6%, Space 12.5%, Aliens 12.1%, Arcade 11.5%
Synth-wave styled physics based 2D puzzle shooter filled with nods to the golden era of classic arcade games. Think upside down Peggle crossed with Space Invaders and enemies crafted from the blended remains 70's, and 80’s gaming.
Why similar: 1980s 18.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Old School 9.4%, Shooter 9%, Futuristic 8.1%
A sci-fi action arcade run-and-gun game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Aliens 12.5%, Shooter 9.7%, Old School 9.6%, Arcade 8.7%
I.F.O is an old school LCD-style shoot'em up game. You have to shoot UFOs using a classic aircraft and save the animals which kidnapped by the aliens. Let's save the Earth from the aliens! You are the last hero of the world.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, 1980s 18.5%, Aliens 14.1%, Shooter 13.1%, Old School 7.2%
ZEROCRON is a straightforward, classical arcade Twin-Stick Shoot-Em-Up with a strong Commodore-Amiga-era feel. Blast asteroids and enemies to burning pixeldust!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, 1980s 12.3%, Old School 10.3%, Shooter 9.3%, Arcade 8.8%
Blast through endless waves of asteroids, unlock powerful ships, collect devastating upgrades, and survive the ultimate retro-inspired arcade space shooter alone or with a friend.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, 1980s 18.3%, Shooter 11.7%, Old School 10.8%, Arcade 10.5%
RESHOOTER offers heart-pounding shoot-em-up action that elevates classic arcade gameplay to the next level. Dive into the retroflow with electrifying visuals, immersive audio, and captivating mechanics.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Aliens 12.7%, Old School 11.4%, Arcade 10.5%, Shooter 8.8%
Embark on an interstellar race as the universe collapses. Swing swords, fire projectiles, and reflect hazards to save nomads. 60 challenging missions. Random encounters. Simple mouse controls. Conquer diverse hazards. Will you guide them home?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Aliens 12.7%, Arcade 11.6%, Old School 8.7%, Futuristic 7.7%
Again you are alone against the hordes of hostile spacecrafts where you can only rely on yourself. It is the victory or the death!
Why similar: Space Sim 30.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.9%, Space 13%, 1980s 11.8%, Shooter 9.2%
Defend Terra against the onslaught of hostile invaders in this 2D top-down space shooter. Upgrade and empower your ship's different systems to stand a chance against the growing threat. If you fall, Terra falls, and the rest of the galaxy will soon follow.
Why similar: Space Sim 20.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Aliens 11.7%, Space 9.3%, Shooter 9%
In this classic side-scrolling shoot-em-up, originally published in 1989 for the Atari Lynx handheld console, take on the role of a starship pilot trapped in a web of 51 interconnected hostile universes by the evil spider Zendocon.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Shooter 11.9%, Aliens 11.7%, Retro 11.5%, Arcade 9.7%
Deal with a semi-intelligent cloud of asteroids which don't let your starship through. You have 7 ultra-hard projectiles and the ability to collect what remains after each destroyed asteroid. And djenty soundtrack will set just the right vibe.
Why similar: Space Sim 37.8%, Space 14.5%, Shooter 11.2%, Arcade 10.7%, Action 8.2%
A Blast from the Past is a stunning, classic arcade shooter. Includes gameplay modes for the casual gamer through to "Tournament Mode" for Hi-Score hunters! With 4K/360Hz+ support, experience smooth as silk gameplay in this dazzling arcade blaster with something for every arcade-going fan!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Shooter 13.6%, Arcade 11.4%, 1980s 10.3%, Space 7.1%
A fast-paced retro arcade shooter inspired by classic 1980s side-scrolling space combat. Weave through organic obstacles, survive relentless enemy waves, and defeat powerful end-level bosses in a pure, skill-driven singleplayer experience.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Arcade 11%, 1980s 9.9%, Aliens 9.1%, Shooter 8.4%
Galactic Starfire: Squadron is a Future Sci-Fi Space Shooter game set in different environments around the universe. Complete the challenges and stay alive as you progress through the different types of levels.
Why similar: Space Sim 33.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 11.8%, Action 7.6%
Stellar Space is a new take on a classic arcade game with a modern, rogue-like, form for new players to enjoy!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17%, 1980s 12.5%, Aliens 12.5%, Shooter 9.1%, Arcade 8.8%
Captain a space freighter on its perilous voyage to deliver vital supplies to the Parvin Frontier! Select your crew, then lead and command their efforts to manage the ship's navigation, engineering, weapons, and more on the fly as crises and obstacles arise in real time.
Why similar: Space Sim 38.7%, Aliens 17.3%, 1980s 12.5%, Space 12.2%, Futuristic 6.5%
