60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, 2D, Side Scroller, Arcade.
Action-packed sidescrolling gardening-shooter, with colorful comicbook-style graphics and gameplay inspired by the arcade-machines of the early 80's. Mow that lawn, jump over the holes and don't let piles of dirt, animals, drones-with-water-balloons or mischievous friends, get in your way.
ZURD HUNT
In the year 2,000,000,009, a team of bounty hunters infiltrates a massive facility swarming with hostile AI. Can they find Zurd?
Thunder Tiger
Thunder Tiger is a fast-paced side-scrolling shoot ’em up, blending 1980s arcade style with futuristic flair. Blast enemies, grab power-ups, and chase high scores in intense 2D stages. Classic retro vibe meets modern gameplay!
In the year 2,000,000,009, a team of bounty hunters infiltrates a massive facility swarming with hostile AI. Can they find Zurd?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Side Scroller 17.6%, Retro 12.9%, Arcade 11.5%, 1980s 9.9%
Thunder Tiger is a fast-paced side-scrolling shoot ’em up, blending 1980s arcade style with futuristic flair. Blast enemies, grab power-ups, and chase high scores in intense 2D stages. Classic retro vibe meets modern gameplay!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Side Scroller 21.3%, 1980s 12.3%, Arcade 12.1%, Score Attack 8.7%
Holy cow, it’s all about the moooney! Run, jump and slide in this udderly moo-velous adventure to reclaim your fortunes from those sneaky Pig Pockets. Tough as nails and no continues! Are you up for the challenge?
Why similar: Side Scroller 18.5%, 1980s 17.1%, Arcade 15%, Score Attack 13.8%, 2D Platformer 10.4%
Slayer Cat is a classic action shooter game that combines hand-drawn drawings with classic gameplay. Inspired by games like Contra, Doom, and Cuphead. Play as The Slayer Cat as you traverse strange places on an enemy planet, and discover and discover the mysteries of this place!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Side Scroller 17%, Arcade 12.8%, Platformer 10.3%, 2D Platformer 10%
After a failed spell during a vegetable contest in the Middle Ages, the vegetables come to life and try to invade the civilization. A little witch with her magic powers will need to fight against this invasion.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Side Scroller 20.9%, Arcade 11.8%, Shooter 9%, Nature 7.2%
There isn't anything better than punching things in 8-bit that will end up leaving you with RAW FISTS! *Warning, this game contains old school difficulty* (Blowing in the cartridge is not required.)
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Side Scroller 14.8%, Arcade 13.9%, 1980s 10.9%, Platformer 10.7%
Chaotic Loop is a little game, where your objective is to complete the level you choose, also everytime you play something in the game will change and this makes the loop of finishing the level chaotic.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Side Scroller 18.7%, Comic Book 15.5%, 2D Platformer 9.1%, Arcade 8.9%
In this sideways scrolling shmup, take control of your spaceship and navigate through vibrant pixelated environments filled with hordes of enemy spacecraft. Upgrade your ship and weapons, dodge enemy fire while blasting through each stage. Emerge victorious as the ultimate space pilot!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Side Scroller 21.2%, Arcade 11.3%, Shooter 8.8%, 1980s 8.8%
A side-scrolling 2.5D run-and-gun platformer featuring mechanically inclined sea creatures. Help Pancake on his quest to stop the megalomaniacal Dr. Squid from spreading his ruthless influence!
Why similar: Side Scroller 27.4%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Platformer 11%, Shooter 9.4%, Nature 6.3%
Something mysterious is happening in the pumpkin patch this Halloween! You control Pumpkin Man, a humanoid pumpkin thing animated by occult forces on a quest to discover why things are so creepy. And you vomit candy corn.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Side Scroller 18%, 1980s 9.8%, Arcade 9.4%, 2D Platformer 8.8%
Play as a cyborg guinea pig with a teleporter in this run and gun action platformer. Jump, dash, wall climb, and shoot through 12 action packed stages using a massive arsenal and full 360 degree aiming.
Why similar: Side Scroller 22.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Comic Book 14.7%, 2D Platformer 10.1%, Platformer 8.1%
Free the galaxy by destroying the EVA program and its artificial planet HELOS. In this 2D shoot'em up, take control of one of the three ships of your choice and go to the different planets to eliminate each threat. 1 or 2 Player coop.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Side Scroller 19.7%, Arcade 13.9%, Hand-drawn 9.1%, Action 6.9%
Stellar Raid is a side-scrolling run and gun game inspired by the greatest classic games of the genre! With a variety of weapon upgrades at your disposal (including a support drone) you’ll charge through hordes of enemy mercenaries to take down one of the Universe’s most notorious space terrorists!
Why similar: Side Scroller 28.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 28%, Arcade 14%, Retro 12.8%, Shooter 5.4%
A stylish pixel-art platformer with a thumping chip-tune sound track. Perfect for quick and short bites of run and jump gaming action. Taking you back to the retro days in a modern way.
Why similar: 1980s 21.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.3%, Comic Book 12.1%, Arcade 11.5%, Side Scroller 11%
Do you like playing platform games and especially the old ones? A brand new and yet old game (in appearance) in 16-bit cartoon graphics. Experience a crazy adventure with an unusual hero.
Why similar: Comic Book 20.4%, Side Scroller 19.3%, Arcade 10.7%, 2D Platformer 9.5%, Platformer 9.1%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Side Scroller 16%, 1980s 14.9%, Arcade 10.9%, 2D Platformer 8.7%
Jet Dancer is an explosive and sexy sci-fi action platformer. Play as Jenna Delgado, a super heroine armed with rocket boots. Using flaming kicks, high-speed dashes and a flexible fighting system, destroy mechanized enemies, traverse challenging obstacles and duel Jenna's deadly, superhuman sisters!
Why similar: Side Scroller 18.2%, Comic Book 17.6%, Retro 10.5%, 2D Platformer 9%, Arcade 8.8%
A fast-paced, side-scrolling retro shooter where you play as “Blit" on a mission to rescue orb pods. Blast enemy swarms and face off against bosses in this bullet-hell shoot 'em up. Earn power-ups and get ready for fluid arcade action in a stylish world with an 80s synthwave soundtrack.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Side Scroller 18.9%, 1980s 17.5%, Retro 11.5%, Score Attack 10%
TEODORO 's home has been attacked by monsters who are stealing the VITAL ENERGY from his world to feed his evil machines with which they are going to steal from other worlds. Recover stolen VITAL ENERGY and restore balance to your world.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Comic Book 17.2%, Arcade 8.4%, 2D Platformer 8.4%, Family Friendly 8%
Freddy's daughter has been kidnapped by an evil dragon. To rescue her, he must cross the entire kingdom taking some ingredients with which to make a magic potion, but it won't be easy, they must be collected in a specific order and Freddy will have to overcome the dangers he finds in his path.
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.9%, Arcade 16.9%, Retro 15.6%, 1980s 14.7%, 2D Platformer 11.8%
The Ultimate Speedrun Platformer!! On to an adventure to rescue Momo-chan!
Why similar: Side Scroller 17.2%, Arcade 16.1%, Score Attack 14.4%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, 1980s 11.2%
Frenetic action and LCD aesthetic! In this 2D Shoot 'Em Up, switch between a robot hero and his benign tumor to stop a bizarre cult. You have 8 hours to save humanity's memory: defeat grotesque bosses, ride the skies on your Future Board, and master the chaos in a retro-futuristic Tokyo.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Side Scroller 15%, Arcade 14.5%, Retro 13.1%, Action 6.5%
Super Retro World is a 2D platformer which is based on the idea of classic platform handheld console games like Super Mario Land.
Why similar: 1980s 16.1%, Side Scroller 14.5%, Arcade 12.9%, Retro 12.5%, Platformer 12.2%
A fast-paced run-and-gun shooter in the spirit of the classics — shoot, jump, and shred monsters to energetic music.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Side Scroller 19.6%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Shooter 11.4%, Platformer 8%
A sci-fi retro side-scrolling shoot-em-up / rescue game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Side Scroller 17.6%, 1980s 13.3%, Arcade 11.6%, Shooter 8.6%
Run-and-gun action game with multi-stage boss battles. Play as Chester, world's most badass guinea pig, who is hell-bent on a quest for revenge.
Why similar: Side Scroller 15.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, 1980s 12.4%, Retro 10.3%, Colorful 9%
A single-stick arcade shoot 'em up inspired by the golden years of retro gaming. Blast to the synthwave beat to combine powerups and destroy waves of invaders. Complete missions, compete on leaderboards, discover secrets, and unlock over 80 unique ships from every era of gaming.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, Side Scroller 20.5%, Score Attack 14%, Arcade 10.7%, 1980s 10%
Slow and steady? Not this turtle! Leap, dodge, shoot, and parry your way back through this mysterious land to reunite with your beloved home.This fast-paced platformer is packed with tricky platforming levels, engaging mini-games, intense boss fights, and a determined turtle on a mission.
Why similar: Side Scroller 21.2%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Platformer 10.2%, Nature 9.3%, Shooter 9%
A celebration of pioneering 1980s games, this new-and-old collection of classic C64™ games originally published by Cosmi includes a medieval styled remake of Forbidden Forest with all new graphics and audio, new comic book stories and remade box art, plus a trove of archival bonus material!
Why similar: Comic Book 17.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, 1980s 16.3%, Side Scroller 14.7%, Retro 10.5%
2D Owen is an arcade platformer in which you can explore 8 different worlds & experience a lot of adventures. Run, swim, use Jetpack, Pogo Stick, Hang Glider, Cart, Jump Ball & other things.
Why similar: Side Scroller 18.7%, Arcade 14.4%, Platformer 13.8%, Shooter 11.7%, 2D Platformer 11.5%
This is a horizontal shooter game. The story takes place in a city infected by "coal", where most people have become coal zombies. When the government learned of the great changes in the city, it sent two elite soldiers to investigate the situation.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Side Scroller 20.2%, Arcade 13.6%, Platformer 11.9%, Shooter 11.3%
Gappy's Adventure - Coinkeeper's Cantrip is the 2D platformer you've been dreaming of. Spectacular movement, charming visuals, and surprises around every corner! Take control of the lovely, green 'Gappy' as he stops the diabolical plans of the evil 'Coinkeeper'
Why similar: Side Scroller 17.9%, 1980s 13.3%, Arcade 12%, 2D Platformer 9.8%, Platformer 9.7%
Wave Jumper is a 80's Synthwave platformer aimed at keeping momentum high and decisions quick.
Why similar: 1980s 23.1%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Arcade 12.4%, 2D Platformer 11.6%, Colorful 11.2%
Super simple 2D shooter game! Use the two types of shots to push forward.Kick out the swarming zakos and take on the powerful bosses.7 crazy worlds are waiting for your cat!?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Side Scroller 22.8%, Arcade 15.5%, Shooter 11.3%, Retro 10%
Icarus, a classic side-scrolling space shoot-em-up tribute! - Thumping soundtrack, Bosses, Multiples, Power-ups, Secrets, BIG levels... ...Give the (free) work in progress / teaser demo a try!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Side Scroller 24.4%, Retro 13%, 1980s 12.6%, Shooter 6.3%
Weapon of Choice is a high-energy, side-scroller in which each playable character is unique with their own special weapon and abilities! Blast insane aliens, find new player characters, and choose between branching paths!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Side Scroller 19.9%, Retro 12.1%, Hand-drawn 9.6%, Platformer 9.3%
You are the Rendering Ranger, a special forces soldier defending Earth from a devastating alien invasion through nine levels of action platforming as well as blisteringly fast horizontal shooter stages. Originally developed for Super Famicom by Manfred Trenz, creator of the Turrican series.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Side Scroller 23.2%, Arcade 11.4%, Retro 10.1%, Shooter 9.7%
BIRBOUT! is a hybrid platform shooter where you play as Sunny The Cockatiel, unlock weapons, eat seeds, fight Plovers and save Snowy The Cockatiel from Desmond the Cat!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Arcade 11.5%, Platformer 10.4%, Shooter 9%
In this psychedelic 2d platformer you are a walking head named Mr Head and your wives have been kidnapped by your own body! Now you have to scream your way back to them! This game is darkly comedic, bold, artistic, flips familiar gaming concepts on its HEAD and has an amazingly punchy soundtrack
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Side Scroller 19.9%, Comic Book 18.5%, Arcade 9.8%, 2D Platformer 9.5%
Operation: A.S.S. Takedown is a cozy 2D side scrolling roguelike cute em up. You take on the role of an intern at Weather & Air Productions(WAP) as you attempt to take down weather balloons set up by rival company Atmospheric System Services(ASS).
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30%, Comic Book 15.7%, Arcade 12.7%, Shooter 7.7%, Nature 6.8%
A great 2D retro-action-platformer! To the lovers of big pixels and screeching synthetic sounds we dedicate this masterpiece to you.
Why similar: 1980s 18.9%, Side Scroller 18.5%, Arcade 15.1%, Retro 14.8%, 2D Platformer 11.2%
A charming platformer ripped straight from the arcades. Run, shoot, climb and chomp your way to victory.
Why similar: Side Scroller 21.4%, 1980s 14.4%, Arcade 14.3%, 2D Platformer 11.5%, Platformer 11.5%
Splood is a side-view game where the player controls a little sorceress, using her staff she shoots clots of paint, which pushes her off and flies between platforms, passing level after level.
Why similar: Side Scroller 30.2%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Arcade 12.8%, Platformer 12.4%, Shooter 10.5%
Ready for a charming yet challenging game? Leap In Deep can provide that fun experience for you. Avoid spikes, avoid candies, avoid snails, and avoid everything else this game has to offer, in over 100 stages to truly test your platforming skills! Wahoo!
Why similar: Side Scroller 25.4%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Retro 11.1%, Arcade 9.4%, Colorful 8.7%
Old school side scrolling shoot'em up. Blast through exciting different locations. Defeating waves of defenders until the final boss battle. Attack of the Mechadonk is a indie game developed for fun and learning for the creator.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Side Scroller 19.5%, Arcade 15.6%, Shooter 11.2%, Action 7.8%
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 21.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, 1980s 17.7%, Shooter 12.1%, 2D Platformer 9.4%
SLINGSHELL is an arcade high-score shooter / platformer where you play as a cloud-riding, gun-slinging snail and brave the dangers of enemy-filled, randomly-generated levels. Master the unorthodox movement of a varied cast of characters, all while enjoying beautiful pixel art and a jazzy soundtrack!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Side Scroller 19.7%, Arcade 12.1%, Retro 11.3%, 2D Platformer 9.9%
Best Buds vs Bad Guys is a 2D run ’n’ gun from a game developer Dad and his 11 year old son, with a special message behind it. Travel to 11 different worlds, all presented in classic 16-bit style, with a catchy chip-tune soundtrack and lots of over-the-top weapons!
Why similar: Side Scroller 19.5%, Retro 14.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Arcade 13.1%, Platformer 12%
Your conventional methods of operation are "shoot first then shoot again!"
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Side Scroller 16.7%, 1980s 14.4%, Arcade 11.1%, Platformer 9%
Annalynn is a 2D platformer made in the style of arcade games from the early '80s. Collect the coins, grab the bonus foods, and turn the tables with blinding rubies! Think you've got what it takes to go for the high score?
Why similar: Arcade 19.2%, 1980s 18.2%, 2D Platformer 12.9%, Retro 12.8%, Platformer 12.7%
Jet Gunner is reloaded, remade and refueled for a new explosive 8-bit adventure. Relive the past glory days where VHS was king, phones didn't have screens and you'd have to blow into a cartridge to get your gaming fix.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Side Scroller 18.2%, Arcade 14.3%, Platformer 11.3%, 2D Platformer 10.4%
GOBBLE is a 2D action platformer with eating as its central theme. Venture out into the world searching for your missing family, armed with a “sickle” that devours monsters to get stronger.
Why similar: Comic Book 28.7%, Side Scroller 27.6%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Hand-drawn 11.7%, Platformer 8%
Classic 2D shoot em up with updated graphics. Dodge a storm of bullets as you blast through space shooting hordes of enemies. Collect powerups to survive against fearsome bosses. Pilot a suicide runner as you fight to unravel the mystery of what is destroying the universe.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Side Scroller 15.1%, Arcade 14.3%, Retro 13.9%, Shooter 7.4%
Origami Flight is a sidescrolling 2D shoot' em up where you control a paper airplane with a simple but challenging mission: to save the Origami World. Now you must beat 6 different stages with tons of enemies in order to save the Tsuru from the evil Origami Fox.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.2%, Side Scroller 24.8%, Arcade 10%, Retro 8.3%, Colorful 7.7%
A retro-style classic side-scrolling shoot ’em up. Fly Super Arcade Boy through 8 levels, blast enemy waves, grab power-ups, and take down bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Side Scroller 18.2%, 1980s 14.6%, Retro 14.3%, Arcade 11.4%
Bigflo, Oli, and McFly & Carlito must find a mysterious jar of chestnut cream in a crazy 2D platform game! Switch heroes at each level, face mini-bosses, and embark on a speedrun!
Why similar: Side Scroller 32.1%, 2D Platformer 13.3%, Arcade 13.2%, Platformer 11.9%, Score Attack 11.3%
Blast off for a retro shoot’em up experience filled with clever twists and secrets!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30%, Side Scroller 29.5%, Arcade 13.6%, Shooter 10.8%, Retro 7.7%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Side Scroller 22.4%, 1980s 14.6%, Arcade 13.2%, Score Attack 9.8%
Outnumbered and outgunned in deep space? No problem! Turn your enemies' attacks into pure bullet heaven with your shield tech and absorb projectiles to power up your ship and score big! But when your shield expires and it's danger time, you better switch up your strategy fast...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Side Scroller 21.6%, Retro 12.7%, Arcade 11%, Shooter 7.9%
Big Chief embarks on a quest for justice & cold hard cash in this retro brawler. Packed with eye-popping pixel art, 8-bit bangers, & a Singaporean twist, it’s as bizarre as beat ‘em ups get. Welcome to Owe Money Pay Money (O$P$)!
Why similar: Comic Book 17%, Side Scroller 15.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, 1980s 13.1%, Retro 10.3%
