60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Side Scroller, Singleplayer, Action, 2D.
Neuromana is a run’n’gun classic reimagined for today: traditional frame-by-frame animation, hand-drawn backgrounds, killer gameplay, and a 90s anime aesthetic. Now run and gun!
COTTON REBOOT!
Cotton Reboot! is a completely remastered version of Cotton.Fantastic Night Dreams, the originator of the witchy shooting game released 30 years ago, with new features and the latest visual design.
Xiaomei and the Flame Dragon's Fist
The story revolves around two sisters: Xiao Mei, the master of the Flame Dragon Fist, and Xiao Ying, the master of the opposing fist, the Dark Dragon Slaying Fist, and Xiao Mei's older sister. Xiao Mei is fascinated by the power of the Dark Dragon and sets out to save her sister who has disappeared.
Cotton Reboot! is a completely remastered version of Cotton.Fantastic Night Dreams, the originator of the witchy shooting game released 30 years ago, with new features and the latest visual design.
Why similar: Side Scroller 21.2%, Arcade 14.9%, Shooter 14.6%, 1990's 10.1%, Action 10%
The story revolves around two sisters: Xiao Mei, the master of the Flame Dragon Fist, and Xiao Ying, the master of the opposing fist, the Dark Dragon Slaying Fist, and Xiao Mei's older sister. Xiao Mei is fascinated by the power of the Dark Dragon and sets out to save her sister who has disappeared.
Why similar: Side Scroller 32.2%, Action 20.7%, Arcade 20.4%, 1990's 18%, 2D 6.2%
A coalition of large corporations trying to destroy the root flowers is invading Daejeon. Protect the root flowers. It's not going to be easy. Because... Roots Need Control.
Why similar: Side Scroller 30.7%, Shooter 16.3%, Arcade 14.8%, Action 10.2%, Local Co-Op 8.1%
FULL-THROTTLE STG "ACCELERATE ZONE". This is an action shooting game where the faster you go, the better your strategy. It's okay to take your time and go at your own pace.
Why similar: Side Scroller 21%, Arcade 19%, Action 17.6%, Shooter 16.2%, 1990's 9.6%
Naoki is an arcade platform game.help our hero to save his friends captured by a demon
Why similar: Side Scroller 33.4%, Action 21.7%, Arcade 21.2%, 1990's 14.8%, 2D 6.4%
CRISIS R is a fast pace side-scrolling shooter drawing inspirations from 16-bit era classics but with modern 3d graphics and effects. Game play revolves around straightforward control against fast pace missions with challenging mecha boss fights.
Why similar: Side Scroller 28.2%, Arcade 19.2%, Action 19%, Shooter 18.3%, Futuristic 10.3%
Fight terrible enemies through a varied fantasy world.
Why similar: Side Scroller 27.9%, Arcade 17%, Action 16.2%, 1990's 15.3%, Local Co-Op 6.1%
The alien invasion has already begun! They're already here! Who can help the brave warriors to learn the full power of our civilization!?
Why similar: Side Scroller 27.1%, Arcade 18.9%, Action 18.5%, Shooter 18%, Hand-drawn 11.1%
Hit Confirmed is an arcade survival game and scoring.
Why similar: Side Scroller 29%, Arcade 19.8%, Action 19.5%, Shooter 18.3%, Retro 5.8%
The game is now available as “HORGIHUGH,” a shooting game that has been well received for its package illustrations by KOU, an illustrator who has worked on the “Shanti” series and other games, and for its serious theme and authentic level design, despite its cute retro dot-picture appearance.
Why similar: Side Scroller 33.5%, Action 21.5%, 1990's 18.8%, Shooter 10%, Retro 7.3%
In this game, we embody an extremely angry rat that must defend itself from sewer monsters to survive. We have plenty of weapons available to achieve this.
Why similar: Side Scroller 35.7%, Action 23.5%, Shooter 23.2%, Retro 9.6%, 2D 6.8%
The burning wall is behind you and you will not let go, try to reach the exit by showing skill and accumulating wealth.
Why similar: Side Scroller 47.1%, Arcade 23.5%, Action 20%, 2D 7.7%, Singleplayer 1.7%
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: Side Scroller 27.2%, Arcade 17.8%, Shooter 17.7%, 1990's 12.9%, Action 11.5%
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 22.5%, Action 19.1%, Shooter 18.6%, Arcade 16.8%, Cartoony 7.4%
Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!
Why similar: Side Scroller 25.7%, Arcade 18.9%, Action 18.8%, Shooter 18.1%, 1990's 11.7%
Torico's b-day gift hunt - Toriko slept peacefully, looking forward to the upcoming party on her birthday, but bad luck - all the gifts were stolen! Restore justice and return the gifts to their place in this game inspired by the classic platformers of the 90s!
Why similar: Side Scroller 37.5%, Arcade 23.8%, Action 21%, 2D 7.4%, Adventure 6.4%
Blast off for a retro shoot’em up experience filled with clever twists and secrets!
Why similar: Side Scroller 34.4%, Shooter 16.6%, Arcade 15.4%, Action 11.3%, 1990's 10.9%
It’s probably a game about a monkey going on an adventure.
Why similar: Side Scroller 34.2%, Arcade 21.8%, 1990's 18.8%, Hand-drawn 17.6%, Adventure 6.4%
2D Story Based Action Platformer, face off against 6 assassins to save your sister
Why similar: Side Scroller 22.2%, Action 20.5%, Arcade 18.2%, Hand-drawn 8.8%, Anime 8.6%
An EXCITENGU side-scrolling shooter game to bring peace through destruction, with 2 titles x 2 modes, and useful features like Rewind and Quick Save!
Why similar: Side Scroller 37.1%, Shooter 22.6%, 1990's 19.6%, Action 19.1%, Singleplayer 1.5%
“METAL SLUG 2”, the 2nd entry in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game returns to the battlefield on the Steam gaming platform!
Why similar: Arcade 24%, Action 22.5%, Side Scroller 20.6%, Local Co-Op 7.8%, Shooter 7.7%
Mission Start! 10 METAL SLUG titles in one definitive collection!
Why similar: Side Scroller 39.7%, Action 26.5%, Shooter 25.9%, 2D 7.8%
Battle through 16 action-packed levels, defeat massive alien bosses, unlock powerful ship upgrades, and fight to save humanity in this retro-inspired side-scrolling arcade shooter. Play solo or team up with a friend in local co-op.
Why similar: Side Scroller 25.6%, Arcade 18.9%, Action 18.5%, Shooter 17.6%, Local Co-Op 7.6%
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: Side Scroller 20%, Arcade 18.6%, Action 16.9%, Shooter 9.7%, Retro 8.8%
Clean up the mine and uncover its secrets in this game inspired by classic 90s platformers!
Why similar: Side Scroller 37.2%, Arcade 23.8%, Action 21.6%, 2D 7.3%, Adventure 6.6%
Blast your way through a myriad of extra-terrestrial incursions in this arcade-style scrolling shooter! Pilot the ship Habroxia through 15 levels featuring intense boss fights, rescue missions, shifting perspectives, and untold surprises.
Why similar: Side Scroller 24.9%, Arcade 18%, Shooter 17.6%, Action 17%, 1990's 11.5%
Betrayed by his people, TRANTOR is abandoned alone on an Alien planet. His only chance of escape is to actvate the planet's main computer that lies within the terminal building. Armed only with a flame thrower, fight your way to freedom as TRANTOR...THE LAST STORMTROOPER.
Why similar: Action 32.4%, Side Scroller 28.3%, Shooter 14.5%, Arcade 14.2%, Retro 10.5%
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: Side Scroller 26.4%, Action 18.5%, Arcade 18%, Hand-drawn 12.4%, Local Co-Op 8.9%
Shoot lasers in space because a fish told you to. Ernesto's Asteroid Arcade is a twin-stick side-scrolling space shoot-em-up which tells the story of a man side-scrolling in space and shooting-em-up with twin-sticks. This game has at least 2 characters in it.
Why similar: Side Scroller 23%, Action 20.1%, Arcade 19.1%, Shooter 18.1%, Futuristic 9.4%
Dive into a legendary odyssey with The Element Ninjas. Six warriors, each wielding the power of a primordial and evolved element—fire, magic, earth, speed, thunder, and shadow—rise to confront the dark Lord Kou, who has stolen the sacred sphere that maintains harmony in the world.
Why similar: Side Scroller 28.4%, Arcade 17.8%, Action 17.4%, 1990's 11.4%, Cartoony 7.4%
Dive into Zenia's story in a stylized 2D arcade shoot 'em up with 3D elements and adjustable difficulty. Dodge relentless Spikes, gather star essence, unlock unique ships, and chase high scores through escalating runs.
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.9%, Arcade 14.2%, Shooter 14.2%, Hand-drawn 12.6%, 1990's 10.8%
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: Side Scroller 23.4%, Arcade 17%, Shooter 16.5%, Action 11%, Hand-drawn 7.8%
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: Side Scroller 30.2%, Arcade 16.6%, Shooter 12.5%, 1990's 11.5%, Action 11.1%
A spectacular, satisfying, and super-watchable defense battle! The ultimate 8-bit shoot 'em ups born in the 21st century, ""Changeable Guardian ESTIQUE"", is now on Steam!
Why similar: Side Scroller 28.5%, Shooter 18.3%, Action 14.4%, Arcade 10.7%, Futuristic 8.6%
夢の中で羊をあつめる。落ち物パズル要素が申し訳程度に付属した、かわいい２Ｄアクションゲーム。
Why similar: Side Scroller 36.3%, Action 20.8%, Hand-drawn 14%, Anime 10.2%, Cartoony 8.2%
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 39%, Arcade 18.3%, Shooter 9.6%, 1990's 9.2%, Retro 8.9%
You are the Squad Killer! Blast through this retro arcade experience guns blazing! Hope you brought your reflexes because this pixel art massacre offers some good old hard core button mashing fun!
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.3%, Action 19.3%, Arcade 18.6%, Shooter 16.5%, 1990's 10.2%
Fast-paced, comical knockback action! Blast enemies off the screen and begin this chicken's adventure.
Why similar: Arcade 20.4%, Action 19.5%, Shooter 19.5%, Side Scroller 18.5%, 1990's 10.5%
Three years after Sengoku Ace. The long-awaited sequel arrives!! Saikyo's side-scrolling shooter. The first installment!
Why similar: Side Scroller 21.1%, Arcade 17.2%, Shooter 16.3%, Action 16%, 1990's 11.9%
Take to the skies in a classic 2D side-scrolling shoot ’em up. Fight through multiple levels, upgrade your plane and race against time to defeat the final boss.
Why similar: Action 31.5%, Arcade 29.7%, Shooter 27.8%, 2D 8.8%, Singleplayer 2.1%
Relive the legend of Goliath and save the world from destruction.
Why similar: Side Scroller 24.5%, Arcade 16.1%, 1990's 12.4%, Hand-drawn 12%, Action 11.3%
Classic shooter with traveling to various exotic planets.
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.5%, Shooter 14.5%, 1990's 13.7%, Arcade 13.3%, Action 9.4%
Arsonist Heaven is a retro-styled action platformer where you as a mercenary equipped with a jetpack and flamethrower will incinerate mutants in dangerous locations.
Why similar: Side Scroller 25.2%, Action 20.7%, Arcade 17.5%, Shooter 13.2%, 2D 7.9%
Kick the crap out of them! Side-scrolling bullet-hell shooter.
Why similar: Side Scroller 40.3%, Shooter 25.4%, Action 25.2%, 2D 7.8%, Singleplayer 1.4%
JBomb is an action-strategy game that combines elements of adventure, puzzles, and online cooperation. It offers players a diverse and engaging experience, featuring two main modes and a PvP option for direct competition.
Why similar: Side Scroller 32.3%, Action 21.1%, Arcade 20.4%, 1990's 14.7%, 2D 6.2%
A fast-paced platform shooter inspired by 90s classics. Follow Robot-X on a journey to protect the city from a new danger, fight bosses and jump over pits in this retro experience.
Why similar: Side Scroller 21.1%, Shooter 16.5%, 1990's 12%, Futuristic 10.6%, Action 9.5%
The year is 2215. Terrible news arrives from the outer reaches of the Solar System. An alien civilization has launched a full-scale invasion, and a devastating war begins. Humanity is surrounded as enemy fleets overwhelm Earth's forces, pushing civilization to the brink of defeat.
Why similar: Side Scroller 30.3%, Action 23.8%, Shooter 15.5%, Arcade 13.9%, Adventure 6.3%
Experience the thrill of Terminator 2: Judgment Day with arcade action & pixel-perfect graphics! In this unique story blending iconic scenes from the movie with original scenarios and multiple endings, humanity’s fate is yours to decide.
Why similar: Side Scroller 29.3%, Arcade 15.4%, 1990's 15.1%, Shooter 15.1%, Action 9.3%
Boomliner – Bomb your way to a safe landing! A fast-paced retro arcade game where each round drops you lower. Destroy buildings to clear your path, but beware—less altitude means tighter moves and higher stakes!
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.8%, Shooter 22.2%, Action 21.3%, Arcade 18.5%, Retro 11.2%
"Run and Gun" oldschool single-player platformer with NES aesthetics, including an authentic 8-bit chiptune.
Why similar: 1990's 20.5%, Side Scroller 19%, Arcade 13.9%, Shooter 12.6%, Action 10.5%
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 28.9%, Arcade 22.5%, 1990's 12.4%, Retro 11.1%, Action 9.5%
DRUNKEN BARON is a fast-paced 2D arcade shooter inspired by classic flappy-style games. Keep your plane in the air by tapping the button, fly through chaotic corridors, shoot invading aliens, drop bombs, and survive as long as you can!
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.6%, Action 19.9%, Arcade 19.3%, Shooter 18.3%, 1990's 13.7%
The Contra Anniversary Collection brings this classic Run and Gun franchise back to modern platforms and a new generation of gamers.
Why similar: Side Scroller 30.1%, Action 17.1%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 9.8%, Retro 9.1%
Retro action "save-them-all" platformer including advanced physics combined with an unique retro feel. Complete rescue missions leading your colleagues to the closest base station. Fight enemies using your laser gun, jet pack, destroy terrain and even make new paths with the ground maker.
Why similar: Side Scroller 36.7%, Arcade 17.6%, Action 15.5%, Retro 12.9%, 2D 8%
“METAL SLUG ”, the very first title in SNK’s legendary 2D run & gun action shooting game series where all began, returns to the missions on the Steam gaming platform!
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.4%, Arcade 20.9%, Action 13.2%, Shooter 9.6%, Retro 7.4%
Immerse yourself in the adventure of Paper Pilot, where you control the "Paper Pilot" through 15 unique levels. Collect star boxes to unlock new levels. Beware, your gun can overheat! Develop a strategy to navigate this adventure successfully.
Why similar: Side Scroller 37.5%, Shooter 17%, Arcade 15.4%, Action 11.4%, 2D Platformer 6.5%
Four years after their previous work “GUNBIRD,” a new, even more powerful five-member group has arrived.
Why similar: Arcade 18.9%, Shooter 17.8%, Action 17.8%, 1990's 12.8%, Anime 10.1%
Cotton, the magical girl shoot-'em-up heroine, is back once again! This time, the adventure leaves the Magical Kingdom behind and heads to Japan!? The original cute-girl side-scrolling shooter is back, bigger and better than ever!
Why similar: Side Scroller 22.8%, Arcade 20.6%, Shooter 19.4%, Action 18.9%, Anime 8.4%
Saikyo Fantasy Action Shooting Game
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.5%, Action 17.4%, Arcade 16.2%, Shooter 14.4%, 1990's 10.6%
Colony 28 is a raw piece of Czech gaming history. Step into the circuits of a malfunctioning android, defy your alien masters, and fight for humanity's remnants across 8 sprawling levels. Experience an authentic 90s sci-fi classic in its original Czech version.
Why similar: Action 26.6%, Arcade 25.6%, 1990's 22.3%, Retro 8.5%, 2D Platformer 8.1%
