60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shoot 'Em Up, 2D, Side Scroller.
Live the life of an aspiring arms dealer in a Cyberpunk city. Complete thrilling bullet-hell combat simulations with your trusty battle mech, while managing your high-stakes business. Drink coffee, buy weapons, collect stickers, and overcome difficult battle modifiers.
ZPF
ZPF is a retro-inspired horizontal shooter originally designed for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive. Blast your way through a cosmic gauntlet of epic boss battles, addictive scoring, and hidden secrets in a thrilling arcade-style adventure through fantasy, sci-fi, and alien-themed worlds.
The X-Type
Master a modular arsenal and survive a biomechanical nightmare in this intense cinematic shmup. Face grotesque aberrations, unlock achievements, and conquer the hardcore mode. The first level of an expanding saga!
ZPF is a retro-inspired horizontal shooter originally designed for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive. Blast your way through a cosmic gauntlet of epic boss battles, addictive scoring, and hidden secrets in a thrilling arcade-style adventure through fantasy, sci-fi, and alien-themed worlds.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Side Scroller 18.6%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Cyberpunk 12.9%, Robots 7.6%
Master a modular arsenal and survive a biomechanical nightmare in this intense cinematic shmup. Face grotesque aberrations, unlock achievements, and conquer the hardcore mode. The first level of an expanding saga!
Why similar: Side Scroller 22.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Space 6.2%
An indie action-RPG where you pilot customizable ships through side-scrolling combat, level up unique characters, and dismantle a corrupt galactic regime one mission at a time.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Action RPG 17.9%, Side Scroller 16.2%, Bullet Hell 11.2%, Space 10.8%
Equipped with the Fusion × Transformation “PELL” System! Free Map Side-Scrolling Shooter
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Bullet Hell 17%, Side Scroller 15.7%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Robots 6.6%
キャラをじっくり育てながら広い世界を冒険する――。 そんなSTGの最終編。ショットを合成して、いいとこどりのショットも作れる！ シリーズ最強の敵たちに最強の武器やスキルの組み合わせで対抗し、 この物語の真実に辿り着いてください―
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Side Scroller 17.5%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, 2D Platformer 10.1%, Action RPG 9.5%
Escape Space is a classic arcade space shooter with RPG mechanics. Fight for various factions against swarms of enemies or bosses and improve your standings, level up your rank, unlock new gear and weapons, and upgrade your spaceship.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Side Scroller 13.4%, Space 10.8%, Action RPG 9.6%
Turn the incoming swarm of deadly bullets into your own weapon of chaos in this precision STG bullet hell. Grab and toss enemies, dodge and deflect torrents of bullets, and reshape the battlefield with explosive chain reactions.
Why similar: Side Scroller 24.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, PvE 12.4%, Space 5.1%
OUTGUNNED! is a fast-pased action-platformer set in a cyberpunk dystopia where cats are the dominant species. Topple the corporation as one of the playable characters.
Why similar: Side Scroller 19%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Cyberpunk 12.7%, 2D Platformer 12%, PvE 10.5%
Embark on a thrilling journey as a space mercenary! Customize your ships with powerful weapons and modules, choose contracts and destinations, and battle enemy fleets and epic bosses. Your decisions shape the universe around you, so forge your path in this action-packed space shooter!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Side Scroller 19.8%, Space 8.2%, Futuristic 4.9%
Side-scrolling bullet hell shooter: ‘The Adventure of the Little Girl in the Red Hood and Little Bird Companion in a World of Swords and Magic!’ If you can read the enemy attacks and dodge the ones you should avoid, it might be surprisingly straightforward (All dodging them is perfectly fine too).
Why similar: Side Scroller 33.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.2%, Bullet Hell 24.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%, Action 5.2%
The Rush is a horizontally scrolling shoot 'em up with graphics inspired by classic space shooters of the MSX. Buckle up and see if you have what it takes to master the highly adaptive Chameleon Quartz space fighter and single-handedly obliterate the alien invaders!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Side Scroller 23.7%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Space 6.2%, Stylized 4.6%
A brutal 16-bit sci-fi shoot-’em-up inspired by the golden age of the Sega Genesis. Fight across multiple worlds, upgrade your ship, and confront the forces behind the Augmentation Program.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Side Scroller 23.6%, Cyberpunk 16.6%, Space 11%, Sci-fi 5.2%
The year is 2051. Location: SATAZIUS, a long-abandoned planet. The cruiser Agano was on patrol when it was attacked and stricken by a confederacy of space pirates that had established a base on SATAZIUS. The pirates attacked the Agano intending to steal the assault ship ‘Trafalgar’ that was stowed aboard the Agano, but the Trafalgar made...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Side Scroller 20.5%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Robots 10.8%, Space 6.3%
The peaceful island of Yukrea has been invaded by the evil Dread Corps! It's time to blast your way through over 6 stages of mayhem to rescue civilians and push those robots out. Use their own powers against them and help reclaim peace to the island.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Side Scroller 19.2%, 2D Platformer 13%, Robots 10.6%, Sci-fi 6.1%
A space shooter game with RPG mechanics. Players will be able to improve their ships to tackle the challenges ahead, as well as buy better ships and customize them.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Action RPG 17.2%, RPG 11.3%, Space 7.4%
Shin Galaxy - Engage is an action game with RPG elements in a top-down perspective, where you control spaceships and tries to survive as much as possible in the stages. Improve performance, change appearance and unlock new ships to get as far as you can.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Action RPG 16.8%, RPG 11%, Space 7.3%
Cyberpunk 3776 harkens back to the glory days of arcade shoot-em-ups. It all begins on a postapocalyptic earth and proceeds into space. Your journey will be a metaphor about life and death, a road that every person has to walk down alone. The only choices you get while on your path to the inevitable end: keep your head up high or forfeit.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Side Scroller 19.3%, Cyberpunk 16.3%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Space 6.9%
STURMWIND EX is a shoot-em up in the tradition of old arcade games. If it moves - shoot it!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Side Scroller 21.5%, Bullet Hell 21%, Space 9.9%, Sci-fi 6.6%
Betrayed by her cut-throat crew, Luna Starr - former Space Pirate Captain turned bounty hunter - has a score to settle. As Luna, travel to 5 exotic planets to track down your mutinous mates, and face them in Bullet Hell dogfights to the death!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.6%, Bullet Hell 24.9%, Side Scroller 15.2%, Sci-fi 6.9%, Space 4.8%
Particle Storm is challenging 2D run n gun blending bullet hell and shmup mechanics with striking pixel art, nonstop action, and an energetic soundtrack.
Why similar: Side Scroller 24.1%, Bullet Hell 23.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, 2D Platformer 13.7%, Robots 7.5%
The year is 1989. 12 years have passed since the Gogoh Army’s invasion of Earth. Exposure to alien technology during the war enabled Earth’s own technologies to take massive leaps forward. International conflict that was previously rife in the history of mankind fell to an all-time low, and the Earth Federation was established as a...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Side Scroller 20.2%, Robots 11.5%, Space 6.1%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Side Scroller 15.7%, 2D Platformer 10.1%, Space 9.4%
An action-RPG where you control a squad of gun-wielding cats! Complete quests, aid kitizens, and blast your way through the robot army!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Action RPG 13%, PvE 12%, Character Customization 11.1%
Take on a howling challenge in Full Moon Rush! This classic shoot 'em up is a bullet hell masterpiece with a boss rush twist. With 15 epic battles and old-school graphics, you'll need expert shooting skills to survive. Customizable health and Assist Mode make it accessible to all.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Side Scroller 23.5%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%
A thrilling sci-fi cyberpunk shmup / shoot'em up with epic boss battles and a vast arsenal of futuristic weapons! Battle through the Ecumenopolis, restore the cosmic balance, and save the universe! Flow state gaming to unleash your inner hero! Feel your skills grow on your way to 1CC S+ tier rank!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Side Scroller 23%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Cyberpunk 15.3%, Futuristic 5.3%
Cross the universe, shoot aliens, upgrade your weapons and face powerful bosses with AB in this retro inspired lateral shoot 'em up to save the world. Adventure into Campaign Mode or face the never-ending waves of Endless Mode with suitable challenges for all skill levels.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Side Scroller 15.3%, Space 7.5%, PvE 7.4%
C&C is a Roguelite Shooter with a Dark theme. Inhabit Cloaker, a caster who grieves for vengeance and whose sole purpose is to resurrect his son as you engulf celestial beings in flames of anguish. Embrace powerups and spells as you pave your path through traps filled caverns and abysses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Side Scroller 21.6%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Action RPG 11.6%, 2D Platformer 10.8%
Elyna X is shoot'em up (Shmup) for 2 players in cooperative mode.The year is 3864, mysterious ships appear and iniciate a terrible attack against planet Earth, It is up to Enyla, a courageous space pilot, to lead the space fleets in defense of her beloved planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.6%, Side Scroller 24.1%, Robots 13.8%, Futuristic 7.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%
Collect souls, level your weapons, and unleash devastation in one of the most mechanically complex 2D shooters ever made.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, Side Scroller 18.5%, 2D Platformer 18.2%, PvE 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%
Mega Man X DiVE reimagined the world of the Mega Man X series, and now it's getting an offline version! Strengthen your characters and weapons with a variety of powerups to make them all your own. Then test them out in the side-scrolling action of "what-if" worlds in Mega Man X!
Why similar: Side Scroller 31.3%, Action RPG 13.4%, Robots 12.6%, Character Customization 7.4%, PvE 7%
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 33.6%, Side Scroller 27.5%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Stylized 9.5%, Retro 4.4%
Clear hordes of cosmic critters in this simple 2D shooter but be carefully, bullets that exit the arena will warp behind you and become dangerous to you ship. Whatever goes around comes around.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Side Scroller 13.9%, Space 10%, Retro 6%
A fast-paced retro shoot-'em-up featuring evolving weapons, intense arcade combat and massive bosses — from one-man studio Psychotic Psoftware.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.4%, Side Scroller 24.1%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Space 9.3%, Retro 6.8%
Blast through five worlds, claim the Cosmic Gems, defeat Lord Zorkannan, and master every run in this fast arcade shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.2%, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Side Scroller 19.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%, Space 4.6%
R-Type has returned! The legendary side-scroller is back and better than ever with beautifully rendered 3D graphics, exhilarating shoot-'em-up gameplay, and a multitude of stages, ships, and weapons that will allow you to conduct a symphony of destruction upon your foes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.9%, Side Scroller 29.7%, Space 8.7%, Bullet Hell 7.4%, Character Customization 7.2%
A girl wakes up in the grass, only to find she has lost her memory and grown wings. Playtime: ~30 minutes + endless mode
Why similar: Side Scroller 30.4%, Bullet Hell 23.8%, 2D Platformer 17.7%, Action RPG 16.1%, RPG 9.6%
Z-Warp is an intense vertical shoot’em up presented in retro pixel art style, featuring frenetic arcade-inspired action where blasters, bombs and KILLER specials are your only allies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.1%, Bullet Hell 32.1%, Space 7.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%, Retro 6.6%
A retro shooter with a new power: the power to become any ship.Lost in the depths of space, you are a being of pure psychic energy with the uncanny power to take over and control anything you see in order to survive.Built for PC, Enemy Mind lets you battle your way through 70+ waves of challenging enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Side Scroller 19.4%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Space 12%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%
Pilot a miniaturized ship and save humanity from the inside out! Herodes is a fast-paced action SHMUP where you enter the human body to hunt a deadly virus. Destroy organic defenses and survive visceral bosses in this tribute to genre classics.
Why similar: Side Scroller 26.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Sci-fi 4.6%, Futuristic 4.2%
Project Sentinel is a 16-bit inspired run-and-gun platformer that blends arcade action with dystopian law enforcement. Intimidate suspects into compliance with a cybernetic roar, make arrests, rescue civilians, or enforce order through overwhelming firepower.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Side Scroller 20.5%, Cyberpunk 17.3%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%
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 27.5%, Side Scroller 26.5%, Bullet Hell 23.8%, Space 7.9%, Sci-fi 5.1%
In a world devastated by machines, humanity places its last hope in a warrior equipped with special armor. Explore intense stages, face challenging bosses, and fight to reclaim what remains of the planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Side Scroller 24.1%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Cyberpunk 10%, Robots 9%
Bydo Missions in Your Pocket — Beyond Dimensions, the Melody of Two “R”s.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Side Scroller 18%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Robots 11.1%, Space 9%
キャラをじっくり育てながら広い世界を冒険する――。 そんなSTGがあってもいいじゃないか!! …というのがこのゲームのコンセプト。 「ルギッタ編」と比べシューティング寄りで、すべて束ねた火力はまさに一撃必殺。 大量の敵を次々に破壊していく爽快感をお楽しみ下さい!
Why similar: Side Scroller 22.8%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Action RPG 13%, Space 5.8%
キャラをじっくり育てながら広い世界を冒険する――。 そんなSTGがあってもいいじゃないか!! …というのがこのゲームのコンセプト。 ブレイクによって敵弾を消すことができ、 レベルと装備で強くなるので、STGが苦手な人でも凶悪弾幕ボスを間違いなく倒せるようになります!
Why similar: Side Scroller 22.8%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Action RPG 13%, Space 5.9%
Saturn Quest: Blast Effect is a story-driven action adventure game set in the human-less galaxy far far away. Fly, climb, shoot, explore the world and fight the giant bosses in this 8 Bit style Space Opera, full of drama and epic.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Bullet Hell 18%, Side Scroller 17.6%, 2D Platformer 12%, Space 7.8%
Cybertrash STATYX is a story-driven 2D action-platformer with tactical elements, set in a cyberpunk world.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Side Scroller 22.1%, Cyberpunk 14.6%, 2D Platformer 10.3%, Robots 9%
In 1985 N.O.M.A.D. pushed the boundaries of what the 8-bit computers of the day could achieve with both their graphics and their gameplay. A fast-paced, all-out action shoot ’em up, this retro classic still retains a fan base to this day.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Side Scroller 24.6%, Cyberpunk 15.6%, Robots 7.3%, Space 6.8%
Bad Chicken is a retro styled sideway scrolling shoot-em-up inspired by the retro classics. It takes place in 8 locations in the Ferus system, each one with different challenges, and dangers.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Side Scroller 23.9%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Space 9.4%, Sci-fi 6%
Syder Reloaded revives the Syder series in this love-letter to 90s Amiga shmups with upgraded graphics and refined gameplay. Challenging levels, a fleet of ships and a motherload of alien invaders. Get back to your roots and curse at your monitor in this skills-first shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Side Scroller 19.4%, Space 10.7%, Retro 6.2%
Shoot 'em up has reached a new frontier! 2D bullet-hell sci-fi action shooter with mouse control and multiple buttons!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.2%, Bullet Hell 28.9%, Cyberpunk 11.1%, Robots 7.6%, Character Customization 5.7%
Cosmo Chaser is space fighter action game which presents restless shooting battle. It demonstrates new style of vertical scroll shooter by presenting classic arcade action in 3D space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, Bullet Hell 25.5%, Cyberpunk 14.6%, Space 11.4%, Sci-fi 8.1%
A sci-fi shoot'em'up game with heavy focus on upgrades experimentation, featuring two unlikely heroes that must work perfectly together, despite their share of secrets, to surpass their limits and succeed in eliminating a threat that might destroy both Earth and Andraxia if left unchecked.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Character Customization 11.4%, Robots 9%, Futuristic 5.7%
Huge Enemy is a horizontal Shoot ‘em up that takes place in a dark sci-fi universe with Japanese influences.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Bullet Hell 22.3%, Side Scroller 21.7%, Action 8.5%, Sci-fi 7.5%
Start a Rebellion! Lead your ships to take down the evil O'Xelg base in this squad-based shoot-em-up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Side Scroller 20%, Space 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%
Killing zombies never gets old, but sometimes you just need a break. Get back to some serious old-school gaming with Syder Arcade! Syder Arcade is a love letter to Amiga games of the ‘90s, no coins, no upgrade grinding, just your tenacity and a motherload of alien invaders.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.8%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Side Scroller 13.5%, Space 8.1%, Sci-fi 5.7%
You are a female super soldier trying to escape from the invaded base by unknown intruders. (A 2D Sci-fi Platformer, Megaman-like style, but with hack and slash.)
Why similar: Side Scroller 28.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Bullet Hell 22.4%, 2D Platformer 16.3%, Action 3.1%
Firehunt is a prologue for the main story One Way Road. Take part in space battles as you travel across the galaxy and fight to save humanity. This cinematic narrative driven action-focused space shooter, will take you on a journey into the near future, and put the destiny of mankind in your hands.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Side Scroller 24%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Space 9.1%, Futuristic 6.5%
In this side-scrolling fantasy game, originally released in 1987, take on the role of a lone hero, fighting to defeat an evil warlock. Utilise a wide range of magical spells. Collect experience points to upgrade your character, until you are ready to face Zahgrim!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Side Scroller 21.5%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Action RPG 11.9%, PvE 11.7%
You are the best pilot in the space force and the earth needs you to protect itself from an alien attack. Protect the earth and then go to the invader's planet to finish them off once and for all.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Side Scroller 23.9%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, PvE 12.8%, Space 9.3%
