60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Local Co-Op, Co-op, Action, Arcade.
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.
Neon Tyrant
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.
Maelstrom
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.
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.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Space 13.6%, Local Co-Op 12.8%, Score Attack 10.9%, Co-op 10.4%
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 27.8%, Arcade 12.7%, Space 11.6%, Local Co-Op 9.1%, Retro 6.1%
Laser Heck is an arcade-style space shooter that could be described as "Bullet-Heck Asteroids". Defend a space station against an invading fleet by yourself or with 4 Player Split-Screen Coop, or have some fun with your friends by playing the Deathmatch, Keep Away, and Racing mini-games.
Why similar: Split Screen 25.4% ★, Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, Local Co-Op 15.6%, Space 13.5%, Local Multiplayer 10.6%
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: Split Screen 18.7% ★, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Local Co-Op 14.1%, Local Multiplayer 9.8%, Space 9.3%
Super SteamPuff: Double Reload is a frantic arcade shooter set in a universe of infinite absurdity! Master 44 unique characters with wild abilities, battle endless waves of bizarre enemies and bosses, or challenge friends in chaotic local multiplayer for ultimate supremacy!
Why similar: Split Screen 16.9% ★, Space 11.4%, Local Co-Op 11.1%, Arcade 9.8%, Score Attack 9.8%
Orbit Outlaws is the definitive physics-based arena combat game. Use gravity to pull off impossible shots in competitive and casual multiplayer. Choose your gun, chassis, and pilot, then upgrade and optimize your loadout as you progress against rival pilots.
Why similar: Split Screen 25.7% ★, Space 12.9%, Local Co-Op 12.8%, Physics 9.8%, Local Multiplayer 8.5%
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: Split Screen 18.8% ★, Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Local Co-Op 13.4%, Local Multiplayer 10%, Space 9.8%
Beat your friends in Brister! A fast paced combination of the classic Pong and Turf War.
Why similar: Split Screen 30.2% ★, Arcade 11.7%, Physics 9.4%, Local Co-Op 6.9%, Retro 6.5%
A modern version of the classic arcade game
Why similar: Local Co-Op 17.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Space 15.2%, Local Multiplayer 11%, Arcade 9.4%
Hello World!! This game is based on the image of a Japanese arcade game from the 70's to early 80's where you could easily play by inserting 1 coin. The player will work hard at his sales job to save L.Planning, a company that has been reincarnated into another world.
Why similar: Score Attack 19.6%, Local Co-Op 17.6%, Local Multiplayer 12.7%, Top-Down Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 11.9%
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: Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Local Co-Op 14.3%, Score Attack 11.9%, Old School 9%, Arcade 8.8%
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 24.9%, Score Attack 13.1%, Space 13%, Arcade 10.3%, Old School 7.7%
Byte Wars is a strategic top-down rocket shooter where every shot counts. Take control of a spacecraft, rotate to aim, and launch a single rocket at a time, carefully navigating the pull of nearby planets that warp your trajectory in real time.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 30.4%, Space 15.4%, Arcade 14.1%, Co-op 8.9%, Online Co-Op 8.8%
This intense space shoot ’em up challenges you to fight across two battlefields on one splitscreen. Instantly switch between them to dodge waves of bullets, reach secret areas, or surprise your enemies. Play solo or turn it up to 11 with a local co-op partner.
Why similar: Split Screen 28.2% ★, Local Co-Op 18%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Local Multiplayer 9.2%, Score Attack 9.1%
Dive into chaotic underwater battles that play out like billiards in Aqua Fry. Knock rivals into environmental foes, outsmart the colossal Eye enemy, and hatch eggs to face an epic boss. Cute characters mixed with strategic gameplay – the ultimate 2D, top down, local multiplayer frenzy!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 30.4%, Arcade 13.9%, Local Co-Op 11.2%, Physics 10.8%, PvE 7.4%
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: Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Local Co-Op 17.3%, Score Attack 13.5%, Local Multiplayer 12.4%, Space 10.8%
Forget pre-calculated animations for pure physics-based basketball chaos! Master wacky controls, trigger well-timed dashes (even mid-air!), and collect arcade-mode items. Basketing brings fast, unpredictable fun that is perfect for playing solo or in chaotic local and remote matchups with friends.
Why similar: Split Screen 20.6% ★, Local Co-Op 13.7%, Online Co-Op 12.8%, Physics 11.3%, Co-op 9.5%
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: Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, Local Co-Op 14.5%, Score Attack 13.7%, Space 12.4%, Local Multiplayer 7.9%
Cosmic Crew is a chaotic couch/online co-op game for up to four players. Coordinate with your crew to move and organize cargo on a busy space station while unpredictable hazards and physics threaten to throw everything into chaos.
Why similar: Split Screen 17% ★, Local Co-Op 14.2%, Space 12.5%, Online Co-Op 12.2%, Physics 10.8%
A fast-paced one-screen arcade shooter built for chaotic couch party matches and score-driven survival runs. Ride the rail, bump and total opponents solo or in teams with friends, or push your limits against ever-stronger AI in endless, leaderboard-focused challenges.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 18.5%, Score Attack 15.2%, Top-Down Shooter 13.5%, Local Multiplayer 12.8%, Co-op 8.4%
Xentron Attack is a multi-directional shooter. The evil alien forces called Xentron have invaded your galaxy and spreading dangerous meteors and missiles in the space. Fight with smart enemies who calculates your movements. Turn your ship precisely and use the borderless space wisely.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Score Attack 13.1%, Local Co-Op 13%, Space 12.2%, Local Multiplayer 8.7%
Water is flooding the world. Build your own way to climb higher and higher. Maybe there is a chance of survival after all. Give yourself a try! Help those boars reach the highest level.
Why similar: Split Screen 24.9% ★, Score Attack 13.7%, Local Co-Op 13%, Arcade 9.3%, Co-op 8.9%
Mushroom Crusher Extreme is a retro-styled arcade-action game, that throws you right in the heart of a giant Shroom invasion. Fight off the vicious fungi with elemental magic and save the day, before it’s too late.
Why similar: Split Screen 16.4% ★, Local Co-Op 15.7%, Score Attack 12.9%, Arcade 9.7%, Local Multiplayer 8.9%
Survive overwhelming hordes of zombie-like mutants in this chaotic co-op twin-stick shooter. Play solo or team up with up to 16 players as hundreds of enemies flood the screen in a relentless fight to hold the line.
Why similar: Split Screen 18.3% ★, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Local Co-Op 13.2%, Score Attack 11.1%, Online Co-Op 10.8%
Hotshot Racing is a blisteringly fast arcade-style racing game fusing drift handling, razor-sharp retro visuals and an incredible sense of speed to create an exhilarating driving experience.
Why similar: Split Screen 26.1% ★, Local Co-Op 12.7%, Local Multiplayer 10.1%, Arcade 9.8%, Online Co-Op 9.1%
Grab your controllers and get ready to party, Minigame Blast is here! Play solo or up to 8 players in this minigame arcade experience. Explore 16 minigames in multiple game modes. Take on your friends in Versus or brave the games together in Cooperative.
Why similar: Split Screen 22.9% ★, Local Co-Op 16.2%, Score Attack 12.9%, Local Multiplayer 9.4%, Co-op 8.7%
A chaotic party game where tiny spaceships blast, bump, and battle through wild arenas — from survival to soccer to space billiards! Play locally or online with friends using Steam Remote Play Together.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29.7%, Space 19.1%, Local Multiplayer 14%, Arcade 9.3%, Score Attack 7.1%
Falling Face Fragments is a fun falling block puzzle game where you must assemble faces correctly to clear them and hear them say "uh!" Try to clear many faces at once to get high scores in arcade mode, be the last one standing in local 2-player, and solve puzzles in 60 unique mission mode levels.
Why similar: Split Screen 32.9% ★, Score Attack 20.6%, Arcade 12.6%, Local Multiplayer 8.1%, Old School 7.8%
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: Top-Down Shooter 22.3%, Score Attack 13.2%, Local Co-Op 12.7%, Space 12.3%, Arcade 8.6%
Unidentified Feline Obliterators is a multiplayer arcade space shooter where you play as cats shooting deadly balls of matter in space! Their natural predators are the jetpack dogs, treadmill porcupines, and rocket rats. But what else is out there in space out to get these cats?
Why similar: Local Co-Op 18.1%, Space 17.2%, Local Multiplayer 11.9%, Co-op 11.2%, Arcade 10.4%
Download Friend's Pass* and play It Takes Two with a friend for free. Just grab a friend who owns the full game, download Friend's Pass for free, and play together!
Why similar: Split Screen 33.2% ★, Co-op 20.1%, Local Co-Op 19.8%, Online Co-Op 11.9%, Multiplayer 7.9%
Metal Miners is a split-screen, party game with an explosive resource gathering experience! Play with up to 4 of your friends in this chaotic, arena brawler inspired by the cult classic Kirby Air Ride. Use stealth, cunning and aggression to mine a path to victory and forge the Golden Crown!
Why similar: Split Screen 30.1% ★, Top-Down Shooter 21.9%, Score Attack 12.1%, Arcade 9.1%, PvE 8.4%
Are you skillful enough to rock the tables of Rolling Arcade? Prove it in this digital reimagining of a classic mechanical arcade game. Steer the ball to the target, racing against the timer or another player!
Why similar: Split Screen 34.3% ★, Score Attack 12.5%, Physics 12.2%, Arcade 11.8%, Local Multiplayer 8%
Embark on the craziest journey of your life in It Takes Two. Invite a friend to join for free with Friend’s Pass and work together across a huge variety of gleefully disruptive gameplay challenges. Winner of GAME OF THE YEAR at the Game Awards 2021.
Why similar: Split Screen 33.2% ★, Co-op 20.1%, Local Co-Op 19.8%, Online Co-Op 11.9%, Multiplayer 7.9%
A retro maze shooting game with a weird and wacky menagerie of enemies.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29%, Arcade 15.5%, Retro 10.3%, Local Co-Op 9.8%, PvE 7.5%
Welcome back to 1996! This shared screen space shooter is the perfect 4-player competitive game for some casual fun!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.6%, Arcade 11.9%, Space 11.2%, Score Attack 10.5%, Old School 9.8%
A Way Out is an exclusively co-op adventure where you play the role of one of two prisoners making their daring escape from prison.
Why similar: Split Screen 37% ★, Online Co-Op 21.2%, Local Co-Op 19.3%, Co-op 15.8%, Multiplayer 4.9%
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 32.8%, Local Co-Op 15.6%, Score Attack 8.9%, Space 8.7%, Arcade 8.7%
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 44%, Space 10.9%, Score Attack 10.9%, Arcade 10.1%, Retro 8.9%
Space shooter with multiple game modes. Destroy enemies, get experience and increase your level.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.7%, Space 15.6%, Score Attack 13.3%, Arcade 10.8%, Old School 9.1%
Invite a friend for free with the Friend's Pass and experience a mind-blowing co-op adventure together as you’re pulled deep into the many worlds of Split Fiction.
Why similar: Split Screen 37.9% ★, Local Co-Op 22.9%, Online Co-Op 18.6%, Co-op 7%, Local Multiplayer 6.5%
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: Arcade 14.7%, Score Attack 14.5%, Local Co-Op 14.1%, Old School 12.2%, Co-op 9.1%
Experience an upgraded version of Bomberman-like with more game modes and challenging levels! Play casually a VS mode with computer or your friends or try to complete intense story mode.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 32.9%, Local Co-Op 24.3%, Arcade 15%, Retro 8.9%, Local Multiplayer 4.3%
Jelly Brawl: Classic is a FREE sticky and destructive multiplayer party game where you gotta jiggle, flop, and pop your way to the top! Fight alone or against friends for freedom from a mad king across tons of stages, mini games, and modes as you wrestle to be the last jelly standing!
Why similar: Split Screen 28.8% ★, Local Co-Op 18.7%, Local Multiplayer 12.5%, Co-op 9.8%, Physics 8.7%
Attention! Tiny Troopers: Global Ops is a fast-paced arcade twin-stick shooter in which you lead an elite squad of Tiny Troopers on action-packed missions to take down hordes of unscrupulous enemies from all corners of the world!
Why similar: Split Screen 25.5% ★, Top-Down Shooter 20.9%, Local Co-Op 15.3%, Online Co-Op 10.8%, Co-op 9.2%
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: Top-Down Shooter 28.1%, Score Attack 10%, Arcade 9.8%, Space 9.5%, PvP 9%
When you cut ties to the past, new bonds form. Build relationships with other Yarnys in local co-op or as a single player, fostering friendship and support as you journey together.
Why similar: Split Screen 31.2% ★, Local Co-Op 24.6%, Co-op 23%, Multiplayer 8.2%, Local Multiplayer 6.5%
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: Top-Down Shooter 25.6%, Local Co-Op 21.8%, Score Attack 16.9%, Local Multiplayer 10.5%, Arcade 10.4%
Build the best rocket with your partner and race the other team through space! It’s Not Rocket Science! offers 2 versus 2 local multiplayer. It is played with controllers.
Why similar: Split Screen 31.4% ★, Space 14.8%, Arcade 12.4%, Physics 10.5%, PvP 5.8%
A topdown bullet hell game where you control a spaceship and fight waves of asteroids and enemy spaceships.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 30.3%, Score Attack 22.8%, Local Multiplayer 15.5%, Arcade 10.1%, Local Co-Op 3.6%
Strange Pong is a classic Pong game with the addition of new game mechanics. This game is a game of tennis, the player controls a racket and must hit the ball. However, each level has its own features that make the game more interesting.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 21.7%, Old School 15.1%, Arcade 14.6%, Co-op 13.2%, Retro 9.1%
Bug Attack! is a game inspired by arcade classics including Missile Command and Space Invaders. Players are tasked with protecting their building as long as they can. Bugs emerge everywhere from the ground at an increasing rate. Which is the greater enemy? The bug horde, or your own nerves?
Why similar: Score Attack 19.2%, Arcade 14.4%, Local Co-Op 13.4%, Retro 10.4%, Old School 9.3%
Capture bases, call for reinforcements, and rescue allies to complete tactical missions - solo or with a friend on a single screen. Helicopter chaos with local co-op and strategy!
Why similar: Split Screen 26.1% ★, Local Co-Op 16.8%, Local Multiplayer 9.4%, Co-op 9.2%, Arcade 7.6%
A casual kawaii action game where you collect falling spices, earn gold, and cook delicious curry.Including Classic mode, Story mode, and 2P mode offers both competitive and cooperative play. There is also a curry catalog and leaderboards.
Why similar: Split Screen 34.8% ★, Arcade 14.2%, Old School 12.3%, Score Attack 11.4%, Retro 6.6%
Caveflyer is a campaign-driven bullet hell where you pilot a strike craft and command humanity’s space fleet in a desperate struggle against the Cyborg menace threatening the asteroid belt. Secure safe mining operations by driving them back—but danger lurks deeper than metal foes alone.
Why similar: Split Screen 32.6% ★, Space 19.8%, Physics 14.7%, Old School 8.2%, Local Multiplayer 7.6%
Classic tank battles reborn with online play, powerups, emojis & map editor!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.2%, Local Co-Op 15.3%, Score Attack 14.9%, Arcade 10.1%, Old School 8.9%
Think and Coop is an exciting arcade game designed for offline and online collaboration. Travel through forests and fairytale lands to complete levels and face new challenges. Full synchronization and teamwork are the keys to success in this fantastic adventure.
Why similar: Split Screen 29.9% ★, Local Co-Op 17.8%, Online Co-Op 12.2%, Local Multiplayer 11.4%, Co-op 11.2%
YOU ARE LOST IN SPACE! ALL WEAPONS ARE DOWN! Survive by ramming your ship into meteors and hostile forces.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 19%, Score Attack 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.5%, Space 15.8%, Arcade 9.1%
