60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Retro, Action, Shooter, Arcade.
This game is a tribute to the Run "N Gun games (Commando, Ikari Warrior, Heavy Barrel, Guerilla Wars, Mercs...) from the mid 1980's that you could find in arcades or on 16 bit consoles.
Leatherneck
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.
Duralumin Wind
Pilot your helicopter to victory as your complete objectives, dodge missiles, and destroy your enemies. But don't forget to keep an eye on your fuel, ammunition, and health or you might not survive.
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: Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Military 12.4%, Retro 12.3%, War 8.9%
Pilot your helicopter to victory as your complete objectives, dodge missiles, and destroy your enemies. But don't forget to keep an eye on your fuel, ammunition, and health or you might not survive.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Shooter 9.7%, War 9.5%, Military 9.4%
Blast off for a retro arcade experience in RedRaptor, a vertical shoot’em up inspired by genre classics of the ’90s!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Retro 10.9%, Shooter 10.1%, Arcade 7.4%
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: Top-Down Shooter 24.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 11.2%, Military 10.8%
Take on powerful tanks and battleships with the best use of your fighter in this military themed vertical arcade shoot ‘em up by Toaplan! Summon friendly fighter planes to avoid emergencies and increase firepower. Now on PC with modern enhancements!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Military 10.4%, Arcade 10.1%, War 9.9%
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. If you’re looking for a short, modernized retro-style game, this is perfect for you.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Retro 13.7%, Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 9.3%
History can be thrilling, learn the importance of the air force during the Spanish civil war, the most important air battles, the pilots that fought and the airplanes they used. Fight through the air around the Jarama, Brunete or Ebro. Learn, at the same time you become a flying ace!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, War 16.1%, Arcade 13.6%, Shooter 13.3%, Military 11.5%
Another version of the classic Asteroids game
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Arcade 13.7%, Shooter 13.6%, Retro 9.6%
An old arcade style 2d shmup.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Shooter 13.6%, Arcade 11.4%, Retro 9.7%
In this simple riff on an arcade classic, released in 1983 for the ZX Spectrum and Commodore 64 by famed game developer/publisher Ocean Software, protect cities from waves of nuclear attack by using powerful missile batteries.
Why similar: Retro 21.5%, Military 18.8%, Arcade 13.7%, War 11.7%, Shooter 11.5%
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: Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Arcade 12.9%, Shooter 12.6%, Action 9.4%
A retro arcade-style, 2D vertical scrolling shooter Pixel art inspired by 16-bit consoles and arcade games from the '80s and '90s Focus on the exhilarating "aim, shoot, kill" feel of the original shooter game. Receive communications from Controller Luna as you progress through each stage's story
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 33.5%, Retro 17.7%, Shooter 16.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%
"Comet Soldier" is a 2D top-down view action shooting game. Advance through the battlefield and defeat the bosses that await.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Retro 12.5%, Military 12.3%, Shooter 10.5%
The Final Frontier is a retro multi-directional shooter inspired by the likes of Asteroids and Galaga. You destroy waves of endless enemies while trying to survive as long as possible by upgrading your ship's abilities along the way.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 30.7%, Retro 24.6%, Shooter 16.4%, Arcade 13.4%, Action 9.8%
Retro style 2D vertical scrolling simple shooter.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Shooter 11.7%, Retro 11.3%, Arcade 10.7%
Tank Blitz: is a retro-style 2D top-down tank shooter where you engage in intense battles against a variety of enemy tanks, armored trains, and devastating railguns. Utilize the terrain for cover as you outmaneuver and outgun your foes in strategic combat scenarios.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27.4%, Arcade 14.3%, Shooter 14.1%, Military 11%, Action 10.5%
"The last soldier" is a game where the player controls a soldier who is the sole survivor of his battalion. Into the game the player will find 6 game modes and 21 goals, where the player can shoot, paralyze enemies, steal war tanks, blow up enemy tanks, escape and more ...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Retro 14.2%, Top-Down Shooter 12.7%, War 11.7%, Military 9.8%
2D shoot 'em up in which you play as Jill the birth control pill and go back in time and abort Hitler.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Arcade 11.4%, Shooter 9%, Retro 8.8%
In this innovative top-down shooter from 1985, pilot the Nemesis Organisation Mobile Attack Droid (N.O.M.A.D.) through the heavily armoured homeworld of galactic supervillain Cyrus T. Gross, solving tricky puzzles, dodging deadly hazards, and shooting fiendish enemies.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 34.2%, Retro 22.1%, Shooter 13%, Arcade 11.3%, Action 6.7%
Vectrix is a rhythmic, techno, top-down shoot 'em up with a synthwave soundtrack and a grid of enemies based on John Conway's "Game of Life" cellular automaton!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.2%, Retro 18.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Arcade 14%, Shooter 9.6%
Thrusta X is a 2D retro-style shoot'em-up where the goal is to convey an experience rather than acquiring a high score or the best upgrades. Story, puzzle, and battle elements are combined into one flowing adventure. Every level throws something new at the player.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Shooter 14.2%, Action 11.1%, Retro 9.6%
Blast your way through enemy territory and level up your versatile arsenal of high-tech weapons in this handheld game style retro shmup!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Retro 17.2%, Arcade 8.3%, Shooter 7.7%
In this simple riff on an arcade classic, released in 1983 for the ZX Spectrum by famed game developer/publisher Ocean Software, search labarinthine levels for the exit, while surviving an ever-increasing onslaught of deadly robots.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 33%, Retro 21.2%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%
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: Top-Down Shooter 32.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 10.6%, Retro 7.9%
ASTROLANCER combines top-down shooter and shoot 'em up gameplay into one action-packed experience! Devise your own playstyle with a huge variety of weapons. Hardcore and casual players alike are welcome!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 32.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Retro 17.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, Shooter 6%
In this highly addictive top-down arcade shoot-em-up from 1982, originally for the ZX Spectrum, defend yourself from wave upon wave of deadly alien combatants using your Ion Thrust Drive and dual Plasma Disruptors.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 44.7%, Retro 15.7%, Arcade 9.9%, Shooter 8.9%, Action 7.9%
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: Top-Down Shooter 26.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 13.1%, Action 9%
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 27.8%, Retro 18.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Arcade 12.4%, Action 9.3%
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: Top-Down Shooter 27.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 11%, Retro 8.9%
You play as a gun in order to shoot down lots of enemies in order to increase your high score. Enemies of different difficulties and colors...and even a boss fight. Pick up power-ups and don't die to beat your high score and unlock new colors to customize your gun.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29.2%, Arcade 14.8%, Shooter 14.6%, Action 11%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.9%
Pirate's Peril is an arcade shooter themed in the world of pirates on the open sea!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Top-Down Shooter 25.6%, Arcade 17.6%, Action 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%
Lock and Load! It's time to Kick-Ass. Grab your machine gun, flamethrower, rocket launcher, and grenades. Assault the enemy base and free commandos to join your team while you destroy everything in sight. Make your way through enemy bunkers to rescue your comrades, and kill everyone you encounter!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Retro 11.3%, Shooter 9.1%, Action 8.2%
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: Top-Down Shooter 27.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Shooter 13%, Arcade 12.8%, Retro 11.5%
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: Top-Down Shooter 27%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Retro 16.2%, Arcade 12.2%, Shooter 11.3%
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 30.9%, Shooter 16.5%, Arcade 16.3%, Action 12.4%, Retro 11.8%
The world is engulfed with poisonous gas and deadly monsters. To survive and find truth about the world, welcome to Smogpunk.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 35.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Arcade 13.6%, Action 12%, Adventure 9.4%
MACE is a classic space shoot ’em up, inspired by the legendary Amiga games of this genre. Handdrawn 2D graphics in HD resolutions, parallax scrolling, explosion effects and optimized games mechanics, combined with the proven gameplay are transporting the “Spirit of Amiga” in today’s Age.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Action 13%, Retro 12.9%, Arcade 11.1%
Humanoid is a parody sci-fi arcade-style run-and-gun shoot 'em up in the style of an early 8-bit arcade game—with the added bonus that you can actually win. To survive, you need to play aggressively: you're rewarded for acting fast and clearing rooms. It is simple to play, difficult to win.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 36.3%, Shooter 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Retro 17.7%, Action 6.5%
In this simple riff on an arcade classic, released in 1983 for the ZX Spectrum by famed game developer/publisher Ocean Software, shoot the deadly Caterpilla as it weaves its way down the screen, while also contending with mushrooms that block the way, and a fearsome spider!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Retro 23.1%, Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 13.1%, Action 7.5%
Marimoth is a short shoot 'em up that puts in control of a moth whose shots bounce off the walls. Calculate your aim, evade enemy attacks by learning their patterns and collect coins to power up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Retro 16.3%, Arcade 14.2%, Top-Down Shooter 12.4%, Shooter 10.4%
Strange and unusual creatures inhabited Earth’s underground, unknown to humankind. This was until Momoko, a fashion-obsessed high school girl, accidentally discovered them. Together, they plotted to combine the civilizations above and below the surface to create a new world: Dezatopia.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Action 16.3%, Retro 16.2%, Arcade 11.8%
Save Earth from an invasion of intergalactic chickens! Finger-blistering arcade shooting action for one or two players.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Arcade 14.4%, Shooter 13.9%, Action 10.7%
Dininho sees an imminent threat on a planet within his system. Taken by a mixture of euphoria and concern, Dininho jumps into his ship and without thinking twice, takes off towards what may be the most dangerous and heroic adventure of your life.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Arcade 15.4%, Shooter 15.1%, Action 10.2%
Simple vertical scrolling shooter with a bear as the main character, 5 stages in total
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 31.5%, Shooter 20%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Retro 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 10%
Survive alone against a never ending horde of undead! How long can you survive?
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Shooter 13.7%, Action 8.8%, Military 8.8%
Even if you are not good at avoiding bullets or shmup games there is no problem. A 2d casual rolling shooter best for killing time!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 31.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Shooter 15.5%, Arcade 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%
Reclaim the arcade. This is a high-octane space shooter where vibrant pixel art meets relentless alien armadas. Master your orbital defenses and survive the ultimate galactic onslaught.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Retro 19.4%, Arcade 13.3%, War 10.7%, Shooter 9.8%
Defendor is a throwback to the fast paced arcade games of the 80s.A retro style, arcade shooter where you upgrade your base to increase the capabilities of your ship, unlock new weapons, ships and cause more mayhem.Defend your base until everyone makes it into the escape ship.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Shooter 14.5%, Action 10.5%, Retro 9.6%
The second installment in Saikyo's vertical scrolling shooters, following the 1993 Best Shooting Game award winner “Sengoku Ace”.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Shooter 13.8%, Arcade 13.8%, Action 9.3%
There are 5 pilots in training, each with unique characteristics. It is the day of the final level and everyone wil l face a test to see who will be able to accept the next challenge, a true galactic mission. Be you one of the selecteds!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 39.4%, Arcade 19.6%, Shooter 19.1%, Action 15.8%, 2D 6%
This book contains several of tamazusa's small-scale STG works, mainly game jam works.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Top-Down Shooter 22%, Arcade 16%, Shooter 15.3%, Action 11.9%
The cult classic is back! Ready for the tank battles?!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.2%, Retro 16.4%, War 13.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%
Stratoskirmish is an industrial war themed vertical shooting game with contemporary arcade feel and challenge. Deploy and control 'aerotorpedo' special weapons that can provide additional firepower or momentary safety. Enjoy a detailed visual presentation featuring pre-rendered 3d graphics.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Military 14.1%, Top-Down Shooter 12.4%, War 11.8%, Arcade 11.1%
In a world where humans are used as power supplies, only one man has the will to change it all! Iro Hero is a sci-fi adventure with beautiful pixel art graphics inspired by many old-school classics. Staged across 9 action-packed levels, Iro Hero features a unique and fresh four-color polarity system, with interactive elements, puzzles,...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Retro 20.6%, Arcade 14.5%, Action 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%
Touhou-like 2D shooting!!! Chubby protagonist!! Orthodox and easy to understand operation!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 38.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Shooter 12.6%, Action 7%, Retro 4.7%
Strike Mission is a top-down aerial action game where you play as pilot Jake Walker on a mission to stop a global terrorist threat. Face intense battles, daring rescues, and strategic sabotage missions.
Why similar: Military 18.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, War 18.4%, Shooter 15.4%, Arcade 11.4%
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 29.9%, Retro 20.5%, Shooter 14.4%, Arcade 12.6%, Action 7.5%
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: Top-Down Shooter 25.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 11.7%, 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 33.1%, Arcade 15.9%, Shooter 15.7%, Action 11.7%, Retro 11.4%
