60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Arcade, Shoot 'Em Up, Shooter.
Welcome back to 1996! This shared screen space shooter is the perfect 4-player competitive game for some casual fun!
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!
Asteroids: Recharged
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.
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: Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, 1990's 10.5%, Shooter 10.4%, Arcade 9.6%
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 18%, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Shooter 9.9%, Arcade 8.7%, Old School 6.8%
Another version of the classic Asteroids game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Top-Down Shooter 18.5%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 11.6%, Old School 7.8%
An old arcade style 2d shmup.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Shooter 12.1%, Arcade 9.6%, Old School 7.8%
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 24.7%, Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, 1990's 10.9%, Shooter 9.6%, Arcade 6.6%
A score-driven vertical STG built around aggressive grazing, medal chaining, and risk-reward survival mechanics. Dodge impossible bullet patterns, manipulate time itself, and push for the ultimate 1CC.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Top-Down Shooter 14.4%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 9.1%, Old School 7.8%
Retro style 2D vertical scrolling simple shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Shooter 10.8%, 1990's 10%, Arcade 9.3%
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 19.1%, 1990's 12.1%, Shooter 11.2%, Arcade 10.2%, Old School 9.9%
The Guardians, a secret society wielding the power of the Force, have readied their tanks and intend on crushing the aspirations of the Hammerbolt Empire!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, 1990's 11.5%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 10.6%
An alien menace has descended on Earth! Defend the world from UFO invasion in this superb arcade shooter from Qute. Use your weapons effectively, deflect enemy bullets with your shield, and recapture the Moon from alien infestation!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Shooter 9.5%, 1990's 8.5%, Arcade 8%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, 1990's 10.6%, Old School 8.8%, Arcade 8.7%
A fast-paced vertical shooter built for short sessions! 2-Minute and 5-Minute score attack modes with beautiful X68000-style pixel art.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.2%, 1990's 12.8%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 10.6%
Save Earth from an invasion of intergalactic chickens! Finger-blistering arcade shooting action for one or two players.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 12.2%, Action 8.5%
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 17.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Old School 9.6%, Shooter 9.1%, Arcade 8.7%
Blast off on a treacherous mission to recover an unidentified energy source amidst an alien onslaught! Nephenthesys is a vertical scrolling shoot’em up presented in widescreen top-down 3D style.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Top-Down Shooter 22.9%, Shooter 12%, Arcade 9.8%, Top-Down 6.9%
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 17.5%, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 9.7%, 1990's 8.8%
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 22.4%, Shooter 12.4%, Top-Down 9.5%, Arcade 9.4%, Top-Down Shooter 9.3%
Survive endless waves of escalating enemies in this fast-paced arcade shooter. Dodge overwhelming attacks, master precision movement, and fight to stay alive inside hypnotic neon chaos.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 10.9%, Old School 8.6%
Blast your way through increasing waves of enemies in this fast-paced top-down action-arcade shoot 'em-up while unlocking new levels, weapon upgrades and harder enemy types as you make progress in RED BLASTER!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Top-Down Shooter 24%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 9.5%, Old School 7%
Rocks In Space is an indie arcade shooter with upgrades, unlockable ships, and no paywalls. Download now and get ready to fight the endless swarm!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Shooter 10.8%, 1990's 10.5%, Arcade 10.1%
You are valiant space hero who is not as fortunate as those in the golden age of scrolling shooters who had infinite ammo. Instead you must absorb your enemies' weapons and retaliate!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Top-Down Shooter 24%, Arcade 10.7%, Space 9.9%, Top-Down 6.7%
A sequel that isn’t afraid to be different. EXZEAL is the followup to TRIZEAL Remix, but it’s much more than a simple rehash. Choose between multiple ships and specialize in each one’s weapon system. Will you focus on shooting, shot charging, or close-range attacks? In EXZEAL, it’s your choice.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, 1990's 9%, Arcade 8.6%, Old School 8.2%
Clear the asteroid field before the Corpos hunt you down with their AI weaponry!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Shooter 13.1%, 1990's 11.1%, Top-Down Shooter 10.7%, Top-Down 9.4%
In Parsec you pilot a spaceship through a field of asteroids trying to destroy as many as possible before they destroy you. You have three different weapons that can be picked up around the world. Health can also be picked up from random spawns and sometimes dropped by asteroids.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.2%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 12.2%, Old School 11.3%, Top-Down 8.8%
TROID BLASTER 2 is a physics based asteroids tribute game, featuring: * Random Levels * Gachapon random generated pilots and ships * 30 weapon types to unlock * Physics based! * Hundreds of bite sized levels to play * A graveyard to bury and remember your fallen pilots
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 11.8%, Action 7.6%
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: Top-Down Shooter 25.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Arcade 7.8%, 1990's 7%, Local Co-Op 5.4%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Top-Down Shooter 18%, 1990's 10.3%, Old School 10%, Arcade 10%
STAR SHREDDERS is a prologue to an extensive, story-rich SHMUP with strategic elements. Play as Clash, leading the Valkyrie force in the onset of an epic interstellar war. This teaser sets the stage for a larger adventure.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Top-Down Shooter 21.8%, 1990's 11.1%, Old School 9%, Score Attack 8.4%
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 19.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 10.5%, Old School 8%
Stop the Saturnians is a shooter inspired by classic arcade games. Dodge enemy fire, destroy procedurally generated alien waves and fight massive bosses. Collect resources in the midst of combat to upgrade your ship or improve Earth's defenses. Protect yourself and the planet both!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Shooter 10.9%, Arcade 9.9%, Old School 9.7%
Blast bugs and chase high scores in this glorious revival of an old-school classic, all while jamming to a heart-pounding 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: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Top-Down Shooter 20.1%, Arcade 10.8%, Shooter 10.8%, Retro 8%
Voidronaut is a fast-paced 2D arcade shooter set in the endless darkness of deep space. As the last surviving pilot, you must outmaneuver relentless enemy waves, collect new weapons, and sharpen your aim, speed, and reflexes to survive.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24%, Shooter 14.5%, Arcade 13.9%, Old School 9.7%, Action 9.6%
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: Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, 1990's 10.6%, Old School 9.2%, Arcade 8.5%
A reinterpretation of retro games like Space Invaders and Galaga with a modern twist. Battle through planetary sectors using elemental abilities that combine for powerful effects and make bosses vanish.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Top-Down Shooter 22.9%, Shooter 12%, 1990's 9.8%, Arcade 9.2%
Heliocide is a relentless top-down scrolling action! Arm your shields, lasers, guns, bombs and missiles to defend the solar system from a massive invasion!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 9%, Top-Down 7.5%
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 21.9%, Top-Down Shooter 13.7%, Arcade 12.8%, Score Attack 10.1%, Retro 9.1%
Metis One is an action-packed co-op top down shooter in the design style of the arcade classics. Take command of the A6-Gravitus to defend the people of Jupiter Colony, Metis One, against an unrelenting alien onslaught. With Drop-In Co-op, Player Two can join the action at anytime!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Shooter 9%, Arcade 7.9%, Top-Down 7.1%
The vertical scrolling shooter game '.Decluster' and its sequel '.Decluster Zero' are now available in one package.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 7.7%, Old School 6.9%
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 19.1%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Shooter 10%, Arcade 8.4%, Old School 7%
The second installment in Saikyo's vertical scrolling shooters, following the 1993 Best Shooting Game award winner “Sengoku Ace”.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Shooter 13.2%, Arcade 12.4%, 1990's 9.3%
Solitarius is a 2D top-down wave shooter set in a sci-fi space environment. It is a free minigame that contains six different levels, eight different enemies and nine different weapons. Instead of surviving as long as possible you have to make it through each level.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Space 13.4%, Arcade 7.6%, 1990's 7.5%
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 23.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Shooter 13.9%, Arcade 13.5%, Action 9%
Grab the fate of all life in your hands. Blast your way through the cosmos, destroying monstrous cosmic beasts and the space cultists summoning them, on your path to stopping your mother from unleashing the chaos realm upon the universe, in this sci-fi cosmic horror bullet-hell, STARR RINGER.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 10.9%, Sci-fi 8.3%
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: Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, 1990's 11.7%, Arcade 10.5%, Old School 9.2%
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 19.7%, Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Shooter 10.4%, Arcade 9.4%, Top-Down 7.9%
Killon is a retro shooter that features exhilarating combat, manic enemies and a charged cannon waiting to be unleashed. Fly a starship across the universe and restore the future today.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Shooter 10%, Arcade 9.7%, 1990's 8.6%
Vertical semi-procedural shmup with upgrades, real-time enemy waves, and infinite replayability. Level up your ship, unlock 20+ weapons, defeat 5 bosses, and survive endless bullet-hell combat.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Top-Down Shooter 11.5%, 1990's 9.6%, Arcade 8.6%, Old School 8.6%
SOLSTORM is a classic hand-crafted arcade bullet hell, skillfully weave, and dodge through 9 stages with waves of projectiles as you persevere and see a space odyssey to the end!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Shooter 10.2%, Arcade 9.4%, 1990's 8.8%
Punch through the cosmos! An arcade-inspired shoot-em-up where you play as an immortal lobster speeding through space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Arcade 12.8%, 1990's 9.2%, Action 7.7%
Influenced by classic top-down shooters like Sinistar and Bosconian, Shibui Coliseum is a multidirectonally scrolling shoot ‘em up for fans of fast-paced arcade action.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Arcade 11.5%, 1990's 10.3%, Retro 9.3%
A top-down, 2d space-shooter that pits the user against swarms of alien ships from other dimensions. Destroy all enemies and portals as fast as possible. Battle increasingly tougher enemies through 40 Campaign levels and Endless Mode!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, Top-Down Shooter 24.6%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 9.8%, Top-Down 7%
An omnidirectional scrolling twin-stick shooter with pixel art reminiscent of the 80's.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, Shooter 11.2%, Arcade 9.7%, 1990's 9.1%
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 30.2%, Arcade 14.8%, Old School 9.4%, 1990's 9.2%, Score Attack 7.8%
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 28.2%, Shooter 17.3%, Arcade 12%, Action 10.8%, Top-Down 8.3%
Shin Sophstar is a high-voltage remix built for speed and scoring. With 25+ ship variants, mid-run ship switching, and an aggressive, deeply layered scoring system, it delivers a faster, sharper arcade experience for all skill levels.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Arcade 11.7%, Space 7.8%, 1990's 7.4%
A vertical arcade shoot'em up with an inventive teleport system, lots of fast-blazing action and explosions, tons of boss fights, a risk/reward based score system and a proper challenge for both veteran and new players of the genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Shooter 8.5%, Arcade 8.3%, Top-Down 6.8%
Xentron Attack is a multi-directional shooter. The evil alien forces called Xentron have invaded your galaxy and spreading dangerous meteors and missiles in the space. Fight with smart enemies who calculates your movements. Turn your ship precisely and use the borderless space wisely.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Shooter 8.5%, Old School 8.2%, Arcade 7.5%
Akka Arrh is a modern take on a scrapped project from the 1980s, providing players with a fast-paced, addictive, arcade shooter experience and psychedelic visuals. Protect your life rings as you chain together combos and go for a high score!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, Shooter 11.2%, Arcade 9.9%, Top-Down 8.4%
