60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Singleplayer, Retro.
A classic shoot-em up where you avoid waves and waves of enemies coming and shooting at you. This is NOT a Bullet hell shooter.
Slordax: The Unknown Enemy
In this classic top-down shoot 'em up, fly the deadliest ship in the galaxy on a dangerous first-strike mission to annihilate an alien threat before they become too powerful to stop. Pick up upgrades from fallen enemies along the way and become an unstoppable force!
Groundskeeper 2
Try to survive waves of robotic space aliens, and be a true hero to the resistance. Unlock new weapons to help you further in your quest to protect the world from the alien invasion in this classic Arcade style Retro game
In this classic top-down shoot 'em up, fly the deadliest ship in the galaxy on a dangerous first-strike mission to annihilate an alien threat before they become too powerful to stop. Pick up upgrades from fallen enemies along the way and become an unstoppable force!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.7%, Retro 17.9%, Action 12%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Aliens 8.6%
Try to survive waves of robotic space aliens, and be a true hero to the resistance. Unlock new weapons to help you further in your quest to protect the world from the alien invasion in this classic Arcade style Retro game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Old School 14.3%, Action 13.8%, Shooter 7.7%, Aliens 6.6%
Vertical Scroll Shooting Game with Lock-on Missile
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.2%, Retro 17.9%, Pixel Graphics 13.5%, Shooter 10.7%, Action 10.7%
Embark on an adventure through space with the ferocious HELLSTAR SQUADRON. Dodge wave after wave of bullets, shoot the demons back to hell, and save the galaxy in this fresh, retro shoot 'em up/bullet hell experience!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.2%, Retro 20.8%, Action 18%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, 2D 4.7%
A shoot'em up inspired by the 16-bit classics of the genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Old School 19%, Flight 12.3%, Retro 10.5%, 1990's 7.6%
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 27.4%, Retro 17.1%, 1990's 12.7%, Action 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
Clear the asteroid field before the Corpos hunt you down with their AI weaponry!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Old School 15.4%, Action 12.8%, 1990's 12%, Flight 8.3%
A high-definition arcade shooter blending old-school action with modern polish. Battle across the Solar System, upgrade your weapons, and unlock tougher challenges in Nemesis Mode - all set to a hypnotic, retro-electro soundtrack.
Why similar: Old School 29%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Retro 16.1%, Action 12%, Shooter 6.4%
Vektor Z brings fast and furious retro space blasting action to Steam! Blast your way through endless waves of asteroids and enemies to write your name among the stars! Vektor Z offers a rogue-like arcade action game where you'll improve your progress every time you play!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Old School 15.7%, Action 15.5%, 1990's 11.9%, Retro 9.5%
In this classic side-scrolling shoot-em-up, originally published in 1989 for the Atari Lynx handheld console, take on the role of a starship pilot trapped in a web of 51 interconnected hostile universes by the evil spider Zendocon.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Retro 18.3%, Old School 9.5%, Action 9%, Shooter 6.5%
A retro space themed action shooter where your bullets send you flying through the air!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Old School 16.9%, Action 9.7%, Retro 9.7%, Aliens 9.5%
An attack by an alien species, emerging from a dimensional rift, has begun! Shoot 'em up your way through 11 levels with the help of the "Alpha Defence Force", consisting of three cybernetically enhanced cats, and defeat screen-sized bosses in this retro 16-bit-inspired Shmup.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Action 11.9%, Old School 11.8%, Retro 9.3%, 1990's 9.3%
Enjoy fast paced action in this retro inspired arcade ShootEm Up Style game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, Retro 19.3%, Old School 14.9%, Action 9.3%, Space 6.3%
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 25.4%, Old School 20.5%, Retro 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Action 8%
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 30.5%, Retro 14%, Old School 11.4%, Action 9.7%, 1990's 9.1%
An unknown signal pulses across the edges of deep space. Drive, shoot. Dodge, destroy!
Why similar: Old School 26.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Action 9.5%, 1990's 8.8%
A classic style SHMUP in the tradition of 80's and 90's vertical scrolling shooters. Maximize your run and get to the top of the High-score Leaderboard. Can you achieve the rank of Fleet Admiral? It's a challenge. Visit our website for a free playable browser demo of the game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Action 14%, Old School 13.1%, 1990's 10.7%, Shooter 7.8%
In this retro space shooter you will have the opportunity to take control of a space fighter and crush waves of enemies. Show all your agility and reaction!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.5%, Flight 18.4%, Old School 11%, Action 9%, Retro 6.2%
Fifteen stages of side-scrolling arcade shooting, wrapped around the worst pizza delivery route in the galaxy. Bullet patterns, boss tiers, CRT scanlines, and a rank ladder Ace never asked for. One-time purchase. No ads. No IAP. No data collection.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.7%, Old School 18.5%, Retro 13.6%, Action 12.5%, Shooter 5.1%
In this unique shooter from 1984. take on the role of a pilot of an out-dated Cosmic Cruiser, fighting to rescue the crew of a distant space station that had been captured by a raiding party from the sinister Rallom Empire.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Retro 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Old School 10.5%, Action 10.3%
A simple colorful arcade twin-stick shooter in space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Action 16.2%, Old School 15.8%, 1990's 12.9%, Retro 12.8%
Blast off as a little star trying to rid the cosmos of angry celestial beings in Feeble Light, a 3-tone pixel art shoot’em up where minimalistic presentation makes way for precision controls and fluid animation!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.4%, Old School 13.3%, Action 10.6%, 1990's 9.3%, Retro 7.6%
Blast and weave your way through enemy fire while managing a wide variety of ship power-ups in this retro style horizontal shoot-'em-up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Retro 14%, Flight 12.9%, Old School 12%, Action 8.2%
A fast-paced arcade space shooter where every wave pushes you harder. Collect coins, buy upgrades, and build your ship into an unstoppable force — or die trying.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.6%, Old School 20.7%, Action 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Space 9.5%
Blast through endless waves of asteroids, unlock powerful ships, collect devastating upgrades, and survive the ultimate retro-inspired arcade space shooter alone or with a friend.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Old School 18.8%, 1990's 14.3%, Retro 11.2%, Action 9.2%
Blast away in this pure retro-styled shooter and battle through tons of dangerous levels and manic boss fights.
Why similar: Retro 21.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Action 15.4%, Old School 14.8%, Aliens 8.1%
ATOMIC GUARDIANS is a fully CO-OP arcade retro shoot 'em up, where one player flies the ship, and the other player mans the shields. Fight your way through a never ending horde of Brutal Bosses, Alien Monsters and Gigantic Asteroids as you rack up a new world-wide high score. Play with up to three friends, and see how long you can last!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Old School 17.9%, Retro 10.6%, Action 9.4%, Futuristic 8.7%
You play as a young boy who dreams of being a famous astronaut who discovers alien worlds and life. One hot summer day, you fall asleep and into a terrifying dream made up of your worst childhood fears. Can you survive this nightmare of asteroids, space spiders, deadly skulls & more?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.5%, Old School 23.6%, Retro 13.4%, Action 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%
Call on CELLs, change your weapon, and shoot however you want!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.9%, Action 18.2%, Retro 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Sci-fi 10.3%
Catch hearts, Crush bunnies, Shoot the bad guys
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.9%, Retro 23.8%, Action 19.8%, Pixel Graphics 15.1%, Indie 4.4%
RESHOOTER offers heart-pounding shoot-em-up action that elevates classic arcade gameplay to the next level. Dive into the retroflow with electrifying visuals, immersive audio, and captivating mechanics.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Old School 19.9%, Retro 14.2%, Action 8.7%, Sci-fi 7.9%
Guide the Gamma Brothers through waves of alien attacks, blasting your way home from work in this frantic twin-stick space shooter about brotherly love.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Old School 15.4%, Futuristic 8.1%, Sci-fi 8.1%, Action 7.9%
A quick and action paced retro styled arcade shooter, or shoot 'em up (shmup) if you like. Perfect to play in short chunks, like when you are waiting for big games to download.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Old School 17%, Retro 10%, Action 7.3%, Pixel Graphics 7%
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 33.9%, Retro 18.3%, Old School 12.3%, Action 10.8%, Shooter 7.7%
Join Emme the dog as she battles block invaders in this puzzle action game. Defeat all kinds of unpredictable blocks across hundreds of levels.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, 1990's 14.3%, Old School 13.9%, Retro 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%
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 31.1%, 1990's 12.9%, Retro 11.5%, Action 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%
Space Dance is a 90s-inspired space simulator where you defend Earth from alien invaders. Choose from three weapon types, face challenging battles, and upgrade your ship to compete for the highest score. Get ready for an intense space adventure!
Why similar: Flight 22.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Old School 15.4%, 1990's 11.2%, Retro 9.5%
SPACEMAN is a short, nostalgic, retro Shoot-Em-Up
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.9%, Retro 14.5%, 1990's 13.2%, Action 11%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%
A lost 1998 arcade-style shooter returns! Fight through 25 levels and 300+ waves of alien attacks inspired by classic shoot-'em-ups like Space Invaders and Galaga, featuring top-down, side-scrolling, and rear-view gameplay.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Flight 20.2%, Old School 12.5%, Space 9%, 1990's 7.7%
Stop the Saturnians is a shooter inspired by classic arcade games. Dodge enemy fire, destroy procedurally generated alien waves and fight massive bosses. Collect resources in the midst of combat to upgrade your ship or improve Earth's defenses. Protect yourself and the planet both!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Old School 18.1%, Retro 10.9%, Space 8.5%, Aliens 8%
The machine world of Molybdion has fallen into disarray. As Nidhogg eats the root of the planet, unending wars rage on the surface! Slice your way through hordes of metallic foes in five frantic levels, defeat fearsome bosses, and dodge countless bullets in this vintage vertical shoot 'em up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.5%, Old School 17.2%, Retro 10.6%, Action 10.2%, Futuristic 8.7%
Retro arcade classic, Defeat a million invaders from another dimension in this side scrolling shoot'em up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.3%, Flight 12.9%, Old School 11%, Action 9.3%, Shooter 6.7%
I.F.O is an old school LCD-style shoot'em up game. You have to shoot UFOs using a classic aircraft and save the animals which kidnapped by the aliens. Let's save the Earth from the aliens! You are the last hero of the world.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, Old School 13%, Action 13%, Retro 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%
It is the year 2127, the closing of the great war is upon us. You purchase a starship to explore regions unknown and to extract untold riches from distant galaxies. Pirates and bloodthirsty alien beings wander the universe. It is a gritty and nasty period. Bravely go forth and seek your fortune!
Why similar: Old School 16.7%, 1990's 15.6%, Action 10.8%, Aliens 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Action 15.7%, Old School 15.3%, Retro 8.9%, Shooter 8%
Raioh is a retro style shot and bomb style vertical scroll shmup.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.9%, Action 18.6%, 1990's 14.9%, Shooter 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%
The galaxy is being threatened by an army of robots, but a brave hamster will step up as the hero!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Action 22.9%, Old School 21.6%, Retro 15%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%
Pewt 'em Up! is a retro inspired arcade space shoot 'em up with lots of upgrades, achievements, extras and more.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Action 10.9%, Retro 10.9%, Aliens 10.2%, Futuristic 8.6%
Beginner friendly 2D vertical and horizontal retro-style little shoot 'em up. Colourful stages with sound and vision inspired by the golden age of video gaming. Totally free introduction to the world of Shmups and Bullet Hell Games!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Old School 16.9%, 1990's 15.4%, Retro 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
Retro-inspired arcade-style shooter. Save humanity from incoming waves of flaming hot meteors, alien ships hell-bent on destroying humanity, and the strangeness of space by shooting, blasting and nuking incoming waves of meteors and enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Old School 15.1%, Flight 13.2%, Action 9.5%, Retro 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: Shoot 'Em Up 34.3%, 1990's 14.5%, Retro 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Action 9.2%
The sequel to Toaplan’s shoot ‘em up masterpiece Truxton is a thrilling insane space action with an unforgiving difficulty level. Enjoy the visually stunning pixel graphics and vibrant music as you dodge the high-speed bullet rain and take on tough bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Old School 17.5%, 1990's 13.2%, Retro 8%, Sci-fi 7.7%
A vertical-scrolling space shooter, and a love letter to classic arcade space shooters, Tryü Sora blends retro charm with modern gameplay. Master a handcrafted campaign, explore secrets, and dominate fast-paced modes in this addictive space adventure!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Flight 14.8%, Old School 13.1%, 1990's 12.3%, Action 8.7%
You are Vakimoh. They are the Venkazoids. Fight for your life in this quick and brutal arcade-style shooter. Can you escape your cage?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.4%, Old School 17.3%, Action 14.7%, Retro 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%
Pilot your customized craft across 30 psychedelic tubular levels of adrenaline-pumping action, fighting a constant stream of terrifying insectoid aliens trying to stop you in your tracks, all set to a soundtrack by The Crystal Method. Features a 2-player local coop mode.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.1%, Retro 21.2%, Old School 14.1%, Action 11%, Shooter 8%
A fast-paced retro arcade shooter inspired by classic 1980s side-scrolling space combat. Weave through organic obstacles, survive relentless enemy waves, and defeat powerful end-level bosses in a pure, skill-driven singleplayer experience.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.5%, Retro 14.5%, Old School 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Sci-fi 6.9%
Vertical scrolling shooter with all 5 pages
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.4%, Retro 16.5%, Old School 11.9%, Action 9.5%, Shooter 8.3%
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 27.8%, Old School 15.6%, 1990's 11.3%, Retro 8.9%, Sci-fi 8.6%
Is there a gamepad lying around somewhere?!! Ready to play some real shooter games again? Grab the controller and become an APANO SYN PILOT to face the alien invasion. Connect up to four controllers and shoot until you drop. 100% survival chance on "Easy", low on "Impossible".
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.6%, Old School 15.3%, 1990's 12.4%, Action 9.1%, Sci-fi 9%
Z-Exemplar is a side-scrolling shooter in the tradition of R-Type, Gradius, Nemesis and other classic arcade games from the past. Borrowing its aesthetic from the computers of yesteryear (specifically the Sinclair ZX Spectrum) Z-Exemplar combines bright, bold, 8-bit pixel art with frantic action and an epic mission to conquer a galaxy of...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.9%, Action 24.3%, Retro 19.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Indie 5.3%
