60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Top-Down Shooter, Shooter, Retro, Action.
In this unique top-down shooter, originally released in 1987, take on the role of a lone pilot of a scout ship fighting to eliminate the threat of the Macro-Genetic-Mutoids, bio-engineered organisms that threaten to destroy mankind.
Re-Bounder
In this bouncy sequel, released in 1987 for the Commodore 64, take on the role of an eternally bouncing tennis ball once more, travelling over a surreal landscape, but now equipped with powerful weapons and tasked with saving the world from evil aliens!
Major Motion
In this action-packed top-down vehicular combat game from the 1980s, take on the role of a lone road warrior fighting to protect the highways of the western frontier from the sinister Draconian League! Drive a high-tech spy car, with machine guns, oil slicks, missiles and more!
In this bouncy sequel, released in 1987 for the Commodore 64, take on the role of an eternally bouncing tennis ball once more, travelling over a surreal landscape, but now equipped with powerful weapons and tasked with saving the world from evil aliens!
Why similar: Nostalgia 27.7% ★, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.7%, Retro 8.7%, PvE 7.3%
In this action-packed top-down vehicular combat game from the 1980s, take on the role of a lone road warrior fighting to protect the highways of the western frontier from the sinister Draconian League! Drive a high-tech spy car, with machine guns, oil slicks, missiles and more!
Why similar: Nostalgia 19.2% ★, Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.5%, Retro 10.7%, PvE 8.5%
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 25.3%, Top-Down Shooter 24.9%, PvE 11.7%, Shooter 9%, Arcade 7%
In this unique top-down game from 1985, you are a mother cat whose twelve young kittens have wandered off into a labarinthine town prowled by fearsome dogs. Can you save them all?
Why similar: Nostalgia 35.6% ★, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Retro 11.4%, PvE 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%
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 21.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Shooter 10.4%, 1980s 7.5%, Retro 7.1%
In this top-down vertical-scrolling shooter, originally released in 1987, take on the role of a lone pilot fighting the forces of the evil Emperor Hades. Contains both the Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum versions of the game.
Why similar: Nostalgia 28.1% ★, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.7%, PvE 7.3%, Shooter 5.9%
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 23.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Retro 13.6%, 1980s 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%
An old arcade style 2d shmup.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Shooter 10.9%, Arcade 8.2%, Retro 8%
A retro top-down arcade shooter where every attack is a commitment. Move fast, lock in to cast, dodge patterns, and strike when the opening appears.
Why similar: Nostalgia 38.2% ★, Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, PvE 9.3%, Retro 8.2%, Shooter 6.8%
In this unique top-down shooter with text adventure elements from the 1980s, take on the role of a time traveller seeking wealth and adventure across a number of different eras of time. Play with 1 or 2 players. Players can choose to work together, or against each other!
Why similar: Nostalgia 27.2% ★, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Retro 10.3%, PvE 8.9%, Shooter 7.1%
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 27.1%, Top-Down Shooter 26.1%, Retro 9.6%, Shooter 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%
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 27%, Retro 17%, Shooter 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Arcade 7.7%
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 26.1%, Top-Down Shooter 25.7%, PvE 12.1%, Shooter 9.3%, Arcade 7.2%
Battle through waves of enemies, taking their power for your own in this retro-styled arcade shoot'em up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Nostalgia 16.3% ★, Shooter 9.5%, Retro 8.7%
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 28.2%, Retro 17.8%, PvE 13.2%, Shooter 10.2%, Arcade 7.9%
Uncover The Government's darkest secrets in this action packed top down shooter inspired by 80's action flicks of questionable quality.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Top-Down Shooter 24.3%, PvE 11.4%, Shooter 8.9%, 1980s 6.1%
Another version of the classic Asteroids game
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 10.4%, Retro 8.4%
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 22.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 9.3%, 1980s 6.6%
Retro style 2D vertical scrolling simple shooter.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Shooter 9.5%, Retro 9.5%, 1980s 8%
Stellar Space is a new take on a classic arcade game with a modern, rogue-like, form for new players to enjoy!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, PvE 8.8%, Shooter 7.6%, Retro 7.5%
Three years after Battle Marine a new battle is about to begin! Battle AirForce is the first orthodox style vertical scrolling bullet hell STG since NOKOGI Rider by SUZUKI PLAN. It was created in Z80 full assembly language, aiming at a level close to the limit of VGS-Zero.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Top-Down Shooter 24.2%, PvE 10.8%, Shooter 8.8%, Arcade 6.3%
A fast-paced sci-fi space survival shooter where you blast through relentless enemies, upgrade your ship, and climb the global leader-board.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Retro 12.3%, PvE 10.7%, Shooter 8.3%
In this unique top-down shooter, originally released in 1987, take on the role of the plucky little Biopton Nimrod, sent on a dangerous mission to rescue his friends from the 'Matrix' prison planets of the Cratons. Contains both the Amstrad CPC and ZX Spectrum versions of the game.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Retro 12.2%, PvE 10.2%, Shooter 8.2%
Time to bug out and blast back in this arcade shooter packed with waves of insects and UFOs. Fight through 50 challenging stages, grab power-ups, and chase the high score.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Shooter 9.8%, Retro 8.7%, Arcade 8.4%
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 22.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Shooter 10.3%, Arcade 8.9%, Retro 8.7%
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 23.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Shooter 10.6%, Retro 9.6%, Arcade 9.3%
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 27.6%, Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 11.2%, Retro 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%
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 23.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Shooter 9.7%, Arcade 8%, Retro 7.5%
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: Top-Down Shooter 20%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Retro 10.1%, Shooter 8.1%, Arcade 7.3%
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: Top-Down Shooter 22.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, 1980s 10.6%, Retro 9.2%, Shooter 7.8%
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: Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Retro 11.5%, Shooter 10.1%, Arcade 8.7%
"Warrior of Democracy" is an incredible 2D shoot 'em up arcade where you, like a true hero, control a helicopter, battling endless waves of enemy fighters on your path to victory!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.7%, Top-Down Shooter 29%, PvE 13.6%, Shooter 10.4%, Arcade 8%
Terra Flame is a horizontal shmup inspired by the 90's. The feature is that you can switch between three types of weapons in real time.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Nostalgia 18.7% ★, Retro 11.8%, Shooter 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%
Embark on a dangerous investigation in Ultra Mission™, the latest game by Gumbo Machine™. As an agent of the Stellar Exchange Commission, you must traverse the 20 dizzying levels within Otto Labs, each littered with powerful automatons and questionable experiments. This is going to be a blast!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, 1980s 9.5%, Shooter 9.3%, Arcade 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 28.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Retro 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Futuristic 5.1%
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: Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Retro 11.3%, 1980s 9.3%, Top-Down 7.5%
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: Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.9%, 1980s 10.9%, Retro 10.8%, Shooter 9.7%
Hexagonal Explods is a vertical shoot 'em up game where you need to defend the earth from aliens. Collect power ups, fight funny bosses and... well... SHOOT THEM UP!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, PvE 11.6%, Shooter 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%
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 22.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Retro 13%, Shooter 8.3%, 1980s 6.9%
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 31.1%, Retro 16.1%, Shooter 14.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%
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.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Retro 16.5%, Shooter 9.9%, Arcade 8.9%
In this classic shooting gallery, originally released for Commodore home computers in 1984, try to rack up as many points as you can by shooting ducks, bunnies, owls, and plates. Watch out for the ducks who spring to live and fly down to try and eat your bullets!
Why similar: Nostalgia 33.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Retro 14.8%, Shooter 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Top-Down Shooter 26.6%, Retro 12.9%, Shooter 10.4%, Arcade 7.6%
SUPER FLAIL is a fast-paced arcade score attack game of flail-swinging rampage. Swing your flail to destroy everything until you die. Compare your score with other players and get on the top of the leaderboards.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, PvE 11.3%, Shooter 8.8%, Retro 8.6%
It's Christmas! Pelt the humans with gifts! Quickly!!!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Arcade 10.6%, Retro 7%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%
Nuclear Assault is a Shoot 'em Up with all the essence of Arcades in the 90s! Equip new cannons, collect different Power-Ups, defeat the 4 Robot Kings and earn new scores! But most importantly... Shoot, shoot and don't stop shooting!
Why similar: Nostalgia 26.3% ★, Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Retro 9%, Shooter 6.6%
Save Earth from an invasion of intergalactic chickens! Finger-blistering arcade shooting action for one or two players.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 10.8%, Retro 7.1%
Qorena is a top-down, bullet hell, action-arena shooter of pure, survival, action! Bundled with a wide variety of multiplayer levels of bullet-raining hell, numerous monsters to fight, and the ability to customize the world!
Why similar: Nostalgia 36.8% ★, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Shooter 5.1%, Retro 4.7%
Blast through waves of alien enemies in Project AionIX! Master your piloting skills, dodge, and survive in this fast-paced space shooter!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Shooter 10.9%, Top-Down 6.7%, Sci-fi 6.2%
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 24.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Retro 14.3%, Shooter 9.7%, Arcade 9.3%
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 27.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Shooter 12.9%, Arcade 9%, Top-Down 7.1%
ZANAC-like Ultra High-Speed Scrolling 2D Shooter Humanity suffered a crushing defeat in the war against the sentient AI, RA6 the Great Sovereign, losing 70% of the global population. Now, you board the anti-AI fighter MSX-3 Arondight, and launch into the final battle against the Sovereign.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 34.5%, 1980s 13.6%, Retro 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Shooter 4.9%
An omnidirectional scrolling twin-stick shooter with pixel art reminiscent of the 80's.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Shooter 9.7%, Retro 8.6%, Arcade 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 24.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, 1980s 11.6%, Arcade 8.5%, Retro 7.7%
A 2D vertical shoot 'em up that lets you upgrade your ship with an insane amount of options. From missiles and pods to specials and shields, you can upgrade every bit of your ship from guns to thrusters.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%
Blast through waves of chaos in this retro inspired space shooter. Simple mechanics, high energy rock/electronic soundtrack, and a gloriously goofy tone make Nova Rebellion a cosmic throwback Back when space shooters were all the rage.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Top-Down Shooter 28.3%, Shooter 11.1%, Top-Down 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 6%
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: Top-Down Shooter 21.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 9.5%, Retro 8.9%
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 21.2%, Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, Retro 12.7%, Shooter 8.8%, Arcade 8.2%
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 41.3%, Retro 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, Shooter 7.8%, Arcade 7.8%
