60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade, Co-op.
Neon Tyrant is a co-op vertical shmup where togetherness is a mechanic: fly close to bond shields, rescue downed wingmates under fire, draft run-defining perks. Campaign, endless, daily runs, boss rush — 1-4 pilots, local or online. Flying solo? Hire an AI wingman that learns. Everything glows.
Hellfire
Trigger-happy aliens are closing in! Only you can burn the invaders to a crisp with the ultimate starship: HELLFIRE! Discover Toaplan's first side-scrolling shooter, known for its stunning graphics and strategic gameplay. Now on PC with quality-of-life extras!
Fire Shark
Get ready for classic shoot-'em-up action in Toaplan's Fire Shark, now on PC with modern updates. An evil and overwhelmingly powerful military force is about to take over not only a small country, but the whole world... Defeat the enemy and accept your place of honor!
Trigger-happy aliens are closing in! Only you can burn the invaders to a crisp with the ultimate starship: HELLFIRE! Discover Toaplan's first side-scrolling shooter, known for its stunning graphics and strategic gameplay. Now on PC with quality-of-life extras!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Local Co-Op 13%, Co-op 12.8%, Arcade 12.4%, Retro 7.4%
Get ready for classic shoot-'em-up action in Toaplan's Fire Shark, now on PC with modern updates. An evil and overwhelmingly powerful military force is about to take over not only a small country, but the whole world... Defeat the enemy and accept your place of honor!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.1%, Arcade 12.7%, Co-op 11.1%, Local Co-Op 11.1%, Score Attack 10.1%
Space God is a 'hyper retro neon' style top-down shooting game. Play in single player, online co-op mode, or online multiplayer. Don't stop, keep moving! and you might survive... maybe.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Top-Down Shooter 12.1%, Space 11.2%, Co-op 11.1%, Fast-Paced 9.4%
Take down hordes of alien invaders with your Power Shot, Truxton Beam, Thunder Laser, Homing Shot, Star‑mine Shot, and more! Don't forget to breathe as you face off against gigantic bosses in the ultimate battle for humanity’s survival!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Top-Down Shooter 13.1%, Local Co-Op 11.5%, Co-op Campaign 11.1% ★, Space 10.2%
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 23.3%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Space 11%, Arcade 9%, Score Attack 8.7%
Escape from a tyrant government and save the planet Shambala. Be the resistance! Starexcess is a retro-looking vertical shoot 'em up inspired by the 16-bit era. Take on enemy armies and dodge frenetic shots in this shoot 'em up for one or two players in a local ofline co-op.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Top-Down Shooter 14.3%, Local Co-Op 14.1%, Co-op 12.8%, Space 9%
The legendary bullet-hell shoot-’em-up series has come to Steam! DoDonPachi is ressurected after a Blissful Death with enough modes to satisfy the beginner and the expert player alike. Tonight we dine in bullet hell!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Space 9.9%, Local Co-Op 9.9%, Co-op 8.9%
Classic Arcade Style Side Scrolling Shoot'Em Up. Dodge the enemy bullets as you fight your way through 13 levels of increasingly intense action. Play in various levels of difficulty and challenge the high score tables. Co-op up to 4 players, one survives the level, then you all start the next level.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.1%, Co-op 16.3%, Space 12.4%, Arcade 11.8%, Local Co-Op 11.8%
Remake of one of the oldest arcade classics. Challenge yourself and advance through the levels filled with asteroids, power-ups and virtual bitcoins, that you can spend in the shop to get ready for what's coming. Get your friends and share the adventure together in co-op mode!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Local Co-Op 16.6%, Co-op 15.3%, Space 10%, 4 Player Local 7.6%
Welcome back to 1996! This shared screen space shooter is the perfect 4-player competitive game for some casual fun!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Arcade 10.1%, Space 9.3%, Score Attack 6.9%
Galaxy Dreamer is an 2D old-school vertical space shooter that will remind you of your childhood.Сontrol a spaceship and shoot your opponents alone or with a friend! You can choose from a dozen spaceships and weapons to destroy a variety of enemies and BOSSES!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.5%, Space 17.2%, Arcade 13.4%, Local Co-Op 13.3%, Co-op 9.8%
In Until the Last Plane 1942 you control two airplanes simultaneously. A short game that delivers a relaxed alternative to the usual shoot'em ups. Singleplayer or local co-op.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Local Co-Op 17%, Score Attack 10.7%, Co-op 9.8%
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 25.8%, Score Attack 13.6%, Space 13.2%, Top-Down Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 12.1%
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 23.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Local Co-Op 12.5%, Co-op 9.6%, Arcade 7.5%
CounterAttack: Uprising is a side scrolling space shooter (shmup). Team up or fight solo, 1 - 4 player local or up to 8 players online cross-platform coop, unlock upgrades, use powerful ultimate abilities, enhance your ship the way you want, and save the Earth from annihilation.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Local Co-Op 12.5%, Co-op 10%, 4 Player Local 9.6%, Co-op Campaign 9.2% ★
YOU ARE LOST IN SPACE! ALL WEAPONS ARE DOWN! Survive by ramming your ship into meteors and hostile forces.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Local Co-Op 15%, Space 13%, Top-Down Shooter 12.2%, Score Attack 11.9%
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 22.9%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Space 9.5%, Score Attack 8.9%, Arcade 8.2%
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 35%, Arcade 13.8%, Score Attack 10.4%, Local Co-Op 9.9%, Co-op 9.1%
Explore a neon galaxy in your very own battleship in this 1- to 4-player couch co-op adventure.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 21.5%, Co-op 13.1%, Co-op Campaign 12.3% ★, Space 11.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.3%
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 27.2%, Top-Down Shooter 14.5%, Space 10.4%, Arcade 9.5%, Local Co-Op 7.4%
Uncover the magic of Indian mythology, unique power-ups, and an enchanting soundtrack in this electrifying space showdown. Toaplan's vertical co-op shooter Vimana debuts on PC, offering accessible, action-packed gameplay and modern enhancements!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Arcade 12.7%, Local Co-Op 11.4%, Co-op 11.1%, Score Attack 9.7%
Newtonia is a 2D top-down space shooter. Think Asteroids with powerful weapons and challenging asteroids. Progress level after level against increasing challenge with advanced weapons dropping regularly. Try and get a high score, or play co-operatively with your friends.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Space 13.6%, Local Co-Op 12.8%, Score Attack 10.9%, Co-op 10.4%
An arcade shoot'em up with unique power-infusion gameplay. Face down an unknown army alone or with a friend in online or local co-op. Navigate the cosmos to save the remants of humanity, or join them in extinction!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.6%, Local Co-Op 17.7%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Co-op 16.6%, Arcade 6.9%
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 32.3%, Top-Down Shooter 23.1%, Space 16.7%, Arcade 10.7%, Score Attack 7.2%
Fueled Up is a chaotic couch co-op spaceship recovery game for up to four players. You and your crewmates must fuel, fix and rescue damaged spaceships before the evil space octopus gets its tentacles on them!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 16.5%, Co-op 14.1%, Space 12.5%, Online Co-Op 11.5%, 4 Player Local 11.1%
Overwhelming bullet patterns. An exhilarating Break System. Timeless gameplay. The definitive bullet hell shooter that continues to captivate shoot-'em-up fans around the world.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Local Co-Op 10.5%, Arcade 9.1%, Score Attack 8.2%
Destroy your friends in SKIRMISH! This Local-Multiplayer Top-Down Space Shooter is a blast! Be the last ship in one piece to be victorious!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 14.5%, Local Co-Op 14.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Space 9.7%, 4 Player Local 9.6%
SCHAR: Blue Shield Alliance is a cooperative twin-stick shooter that features a variety of complementing ship classes to choose from. Upgrade your ships, defeat hundreds of enemies, save the galaxy all with some friends from the comfort of your couch.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 16.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Space 14.1%, Top-Down Shooter 13.2%, 4 Player Local 10.9%
Shoot your way through a thrilling action adventure of 120 waves in 4 different game modes while fighting against waves of enemies and 12 extreme bosses. Save the world from a new mystery threat by yourself or with a friend locally and play 10 different Challenges.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Local Co-Op 16.1%, Co-op 14.7%, Arcade 11.1%, Local Multiplayer 9%
Steel Saviour is back! Try yourself at this revised 16: 9 version of a cult side scrolling shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Co-op Campaign 14.6% ★, Local Co-Op 14.2%, Arcade 9.3%, Local Multiplayer 9%
SUPERVERSE is a fast-paced, action-packed space shooter that launches you into an ancient network of interconnected universes. Your mission: travel back through space-time and prevent the extinction of humanity.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Space 11.2%, Local Co-Op 9.6%, Co-op 8.8%
Call your friends and lead your squad through the outer space and protect your planet from asteroids and alien ships on this local shoot'em up. Shoot, evolve e explode these space enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Local Co-Op 19%, Top-Down Shooter 11%, Space 9.3%, Co-op 8.4%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Local Co-Op 13.1%, Co-op 11.6%, Score Attack 8.9%
You control a space ship trapped in a forcefield with 3 other players, a missile, and a tracking beacon. Be the last man standing by shooting the beacon, and sticking it onto the other players, so they die in a glorious explosion.
Why similar: Space 16.3%, Local Co-Op 15.7%, Co-op 12.8%, 4 Player Local 12.5%, Local Multiplayer 10.5%
Grab your friends and build and fly your own customisable spaceship. With local and online co-op customise your spacecraft with a wide variety of components, you must work together to figure out the best way to survive your journey!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 14%, Co-op Campaign 13.4% ★, Top-Down Shooter 12.8%, Space 12.1%, Co-op 10.2%
Xenoraid is a vertically scrolling shoot'em up with procedurally driven missions and detailed shooting mechanics. Modern features such as real time fighter switching and squadron management make Xenoraid a fresh and thrilling shooter!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Local Co-Op 13.1%, Space 12%, Score Attack 11.8%, Arcade 9.1%
Step into the shoes of Corelatine Rangers Ralph and Brad, as they steer their way through Asteroid Fields and Monsters a-plenty, to arrest Dr. Jillkoy - A menace known for his deadly atrocities towards intergalactic citizens. Do you have what it takes to see him behind bars?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Arcade 13.2%, Space 12.7%, Local Co-Op 10%, Co-op 9.7%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, Top-Down Shooter 20.1%, Arcade 11.5%, Space 11%, Retro 5.9%
Hop into your spaceship and battle waves of opponents in your journey to find the legendary space pizza! Now 100% more Deluxe than ever!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Space 11.1%, Co-op 9.7%, Local Co-Op 9.1%
It’s intergalactic chaos right on your couch. Up to 8 players, a single keyboard, and an arena where your ships face off in an explosive ballet. Here, you don’t pilot: you shoot and hope that’s enough to stay alive. Spoiler: it won’t be enough.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Local Co-Op 12.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.6%, Co-op Campaign 10.6% ★, Space 9.7%
The Last Archwing is a fast paced, vertically scrolling space shooter. Will you and your friends take up the mantle as Earth's last defenders and thwart the plans of the evil Emperor Zarkhan?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, Space 13.5%, Co-op 12.3%, 4 Player Local 10.2%
Enter the cockpit of your spaceship and prevent the destruction of our homeland! You and your friends have to dodge various attacks and fight many enemies. But your Twitch chat can support you in your defense and your subscribers can even accompany you as wingmen!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Space 14.9%, Co-op Campaign 13.1% ★, Online Co-Op 10.5%
Maelstrom is a licensed open source port of the original shareware game for the Macintosh by Ambrosia Software, Inc. It is a fast-action, asteroids-like game, with classic pixel graphics and original sounds.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.6%, Arcade 14.1%, Space 12.6%, Local Co-Op 9.5%, Co-op 9.4%
Play solo or with your friends in this fast-paced space shooter. Pilot multiple ships at the same time while taking on waves of enemies, finding power-ups, and gaining additional episodes along the way. Who will make it to the top of the leaderboard?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Local Co-Op 18.2%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Arcade 10.7%, Space 8.1%
Crisis Wing is 90's style vertically scrolling arcade shooter. Master 7 intense vertical stages, and take down massive bosses. Play solo or with a friend in local co-op. Get ready for pure, high-octane action.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Local Co-Op 9.4%, Space 9%, Co-op 8.6%
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 23.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Score Attack 10.1%, Local Co-Op 9%, Arcade 8.9%
Spaceship Hunters is a chaotic couch co-op shoot-em-up for 4 players. Working as a crew, fight your way through the worst criminals the universe has to offer.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 17.8%, Co-op Campaign 15.4% ★, Co-op 13.3%, 4 Player Local 13%, Space 11.3%
Shoot your way through a thrilling action adventure of 120 waves in 4 different game modes while fighting against waves of enemies and 12 extreme bosses. Save the world from The General by yourself or with a friend locally and play 10 different Challenges.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Space 12.8%, Local Co-Op 11.5%, Co-op 10.6%, Score Attack 10.2%
Save the world from Dinah's threat by defeating angels, demons, beasts, and aliens.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.9%, Co-op 16.3%, Local Co-Op 10.8%, Top-Down Shooter 10%, Local Multiplayer 7.8%
Transform or die. TRIZEAL Remix has classic shoot-’em-up style with a refined depth just below the surface. Strategically transform your ship to switch between and upgrade three distinct weapons: a wide shot, a narrow laser, and guided missiles. Shoot with intelligence!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Top-Down Shooter 21.2%, Arcade 8.9%, Space 8.4%, Score Attack 7%
Scrap Galaxy is a local build-and-destroy deathmatch game for up to 4 players. It is a 2D top-down shooter taking place out in space in a galactic junkyard. In this setting, the players are trying to survive by constructing space ships.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, Local Co-Op 13.7%, 4 Player Local 12.5%, Space 9.7%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 28%, Top-Down Shooter 24.2%, Space 23%, Arcade 7.7%, Action 6.2%
Legendary shoot-'em-up makes its way on the PCs! Abundant explosions, truly epic boss fights and beautifully crafted 3D environments are here to keep you entertained. Sky Force Anniversary offers single player experience and local cooperative mode for 2 players.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.1%, Top-Down Shooter 14.7%, Local Co-Op 12.8%, Arcade 9.4%, Score Attack 7.3%
Cycle 28 is an intense momentum-based space shooter driven by a cinematic orchestral soundtrack. A game where the physics, the music, and the fight to survive combine to pull you into a place where nothing else exists... just you, your ship, and the need to do better.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Space 15%, Score Attack 13.8%, Fast-Paced 11.4%, Top-Down Shooter 11.4%
A modern version of the classic arcade game
Why similar: Local Co-Op 16.5%, Space 15.2%, Co-op 13.4%, Top-Down Shooter 13.1%, 4 Player Local 9.7%
Celestial Odyssey is a cooperative 2D arcade game with a short but touching plot, where you will need to repair a space bus falling apart on the fly alone or with a friend while flying between tiny planets. Monitor the fuel level, manage to patch up the holes and break the record!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 18%, Co-op 16.8%, Co-op Campaign 16.7% ★, Online Co-Op 12.2%, Space 11.5%
Attention Pilots! Your skills are needed to defend our world! Collect, build, design, and fight your way to victory!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Arcade 10.6%, Local Co-Op 8.7%, Co-op 8.2%
Unexpected Sequence is a game inspired by classic bullet hell titles, aiming to keep the original feel and some of the difficulty. Customize your ship and fight your way back to humanity through hordes of enemies and unique bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Local Co-Op 16.9%, Space 15.2%, Action 10.1%
For the very first time, highly acclaimed Japanese Arcade Shoot’em Ups - VASARA (2000) and VASARA 2 (2001) - are made available to the whole world via this package: VASARA COLLECTION!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Local Co-Op 12.3%, Co-op 11.8%, 4 Player Local 9.6%
Command destructive spaceships to obliterate hordes of enemy vessels, while quickly solving puzzles to weave through networks of vibrantly colorful, adversarial machines!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.4%, Space 18.2%, Local Co-Op 16.6%, 4 Player Local 10.2%, Action 7.7%
