Games Like NeXus: One Core

Infinite Shooter is a top down arcade shooting game, also known as a "Shmup", with the emphasis squarely on the action. With no story in the way of your fun, simply choose an opponent and take them down to earn powerful weapons, upgrades, ships, and power-ups!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.3%, Action 31.3%, Arcade 21.4%

Zenohell is a 90s inspired shoot-em'up (shmup) that is all about simple gameplay, just dodge, shoot, score, with vibrant pixel visuals and a kicking 28 track soundtrack, with lots of content to boot.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51.6%, Action 48.4%

Fire Arrow and Fire Arrow X are time attack style shooters with a heavy emphasis on scoring. Otherwisely, you can call them coffee break shmups.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51.7%, Action 48.3%

Redux: Dark Matters is a fast-paced space shooting game with fresh scoring elements - a bastard-hard shooter and definitely a must have for every shmup fan!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 55.4%, Action 44.6%

In the not-so-distant future, the calamity of World War III led to eventual world peace. But, it didn't last. Earth was invaded by alien marauders - the Kretons. Earth's united military force, still depleted after the mighty onslaught of WWIII, was not nearly sufficient to repel the numerous Kreton attacks.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51.7%, Action 48.3%

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 25.8%, Score Attack 19.3%, Action 19.2%, Local Co-Op 18.6%, Arcade 17.1%

The sequel to the "Raging Blasters" is here! It's called "Raging Blasters 2". This is an arcade-style vertical scrolling shmup. Players choose from three pilots to control, and head into battle. The graphics are pixel-perfect, and the music includes chiptune versions.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 28.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Score Attack 20.9%, Arcade 13.3%, Action 7.2%

Fast-paced casual action with quick 5-minute runs for when you’re short on time, or 30-minute challenges when you’re ready for more. Use unlockable weapons and upgrades to knock your opponents out of the arena without falling yourself. Find your perfect loadout and dominate the leaderboards.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 28.1%, Score Attack 26.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Arcade 11.7%, Action 8.8%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Local Co-Op 19.5%, Action 18.5%, Arcade 15%, Score Attack 12.9%

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 26.8%, Local Co-Op 23.1%, Action 19.5%, Arcade 17.7%, Score Attack 12.8%

An arcade shoot 'em up where you brave a hostile asteroid field as one of five ace pilots, battling space pirates and aliens for the energy-rich crystals that keep your stranded world-ship alive. Push your luck to the edge and upgrade your ship between runs if you make it home.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.2%, Score Attack 30.5%, Arcade 18.2%, Action 17.2%

Artificial intelligence threatens the galaxy. Buckle up and fight computing power with the only power that counts: FIREPOWER! Experience Toaplan's brain-melting Slap Fight (AKA Alcon) with its gauge-based power-ups and strategic gameplay. Now on PC with the latest features!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.4%, Action 24.3%, Score Attack 22.9%, Arcade 21.4%

Nandeyanen!? – The 1st Sûtra is a horizontal 2D shoot’em up that introduces gameplay mechanics such as bullet counter and blast pods. The player takes the role of Tenguman, a long-nosed goblin who wakes up after a thousand year sleep to see the world overrun by an army of mythical pranksters.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.9%, Action 36.5%, Arcade 20.6%

Experience Toaplan's arcade shooter Flying Shark (AKA Sky Shark) on PC with the latest quality-of-life features. Ride through the skies as they burn in a rain of armor-piercing bullets! You have been chosen for the mission. Because you are the best pilot there is!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.1%, Action 24.2%, Score Attack 21.9%, Arcade 21.8%

AQUA KITTY UDX blasts onto PC in this enhanced Ultra Deluxe Edition including the epic Dreadnought game mode!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 27.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Action 16.3%, Arcade 15.1%, Score Attack 12.8%

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 31.4%, Score Attack 20.2%, Arcade 18.8%, Local Co-Op 16.9%, Action 12.6%

Feed some fat furries in an arcade-style platformer!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 38.9%, Score Attack 28.1%, Action 16.7%, Arcade 16.3%

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 26.4%, Local Co-Op 19.5%, Score Attack 19%, Action 17.6%, Arcade 17.5%

Lead the vegetable revolution alone or with a friend in the side-scrolling shoot ‘em up Rutabaga Desert Storm! Take down wave after wave of enemies, dodge their projectiles, and grab power-ups to boost your destruction! Can you defeat the oppressive humans and free the proletariat vegetable masses?

Why similar: Local Co-Op 27.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Score Attack 23.2%, Arcade 12.3%, Action 11%

A wave defense game in classic arcade style. Play the infinite survival mode alone or with a friend (co-op), or play story mode and experience the origin story of the Harvest Hero!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 39.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Arcade 20.6%, Action 17.6%

Skygrave is an action based arcade style shoot 'em up game (shmup) where you must face the wicked panda-humanoid race called the Xiph, who are hell bent on invading and destroying your world.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.2%, Action 28.5%, Arcade 23%, Sci-fi 14.3%

Runscore is a survival score based game, about destroying enemies. Enemies give different points depending on the current level and dimension. In Classic Mode your goal is to reach Endless UFO. It exist more Dimension with different gamemodes for example Radius Dimension. Get the best score!

Why similar: Score Attack 41.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Action 19.6%, Arcade 16.6%

A sci-fi action-arcade game inspired by classic gun n' runs of the '90s.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.2%, Action 28.6%, Local Co-Op 23.3%, Arcade 10.3%, Sci-fi 7.6%

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: Score Attack 23.4%, Local Co-Op 22.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Arcade 12.6%, Action 10.6%

A loud, fast arcade paddle game where you keep the ball alive using trick shots, risky flips, and pure reflex. Chase high scores, fight the clock, or survive forever while a fake live chat hypes you up or roasts every mistake.

Why similar: Score Attack 27.7%, Local Co-Op 26.4%, Arcade 25.4%, Action 20.5%

In the far distant future, an epic war for survival takes place... Deep within the Andromeda galaxy, the people of Zile grow restless and greedy. The Zilions secretly prepare for a massive strike against the nearby planet Ytima. Fearing such an attack, the Ytimians train an elite squad of "Stargunners.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.5%, Action 34.3%, Arcade 17.1%

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: Score Attack 28.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Action 20.4%, Arcade 17.8%, Sci-fi 8.4%

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 34%, Score Attack 28.3%, Action 19%, Arcade 18.7%

Super Nano Blaster is a shoot-em-up for PC and Mac, offering single-player and local co-op modes, that transports you to a retro-style digital universe. Delve into technology with your vessel and destroy anything that gets in your way!

Why similar: Score Attack 27.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Local Co-Op 23.4%, Arcade 12.7%, Sci-fi 6.8%

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: Local Co-Op 31.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Score Attack 23%, Arcade 12.9%, Action 8.3%

Project Root the Shoot’em up Evolution.Project Root is a classic shoot’em up with open scenarioswhere the player's skill will be the key to survive.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 49.9%, Action 31.3%, Arcade 18.8%

Raging Blasters is a vertical scroll shmup featuring high speed scrolling and the exhilaration of destruction.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Local Co-Op 27.1%, Score Attack 25.8%, Action 10.5%, Arcade 8.3%

Arise Wyver and fly against overwhelming odds in this modern labor of love tribute to classic shoot'em ups!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Score Attack 21%, Local Co-Op 20.8%, Arcade 13.7%, Action 10.9%

Retro shooting, perfected. Blast and dash through in a gorgeous retro 2D world! Explore and fight your way out of the arcade machine!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.5%, Score Attack 25.1%, Action 19.8%, Arcade 18.6%

Blast through the swarm in a fast vertical shoot ’em up with 30 ships to master. Defeat bosses, choose upgrades that transform your run, and chase higher scores. Learn the patterns, discover powerful builds, and dive straight back in for one more attempt.

Why similar: Score Attack 31.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Arcade 15%, Action 12%, Sci-fi 11.1%

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%, Local Co-Op 25.3%, Action 23.9%, Arcade 20.3%

A minimalist top-down action game where every shot bounces, changes color, and can turn against you. Managing ricochets is your only chance to survive.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Local Co-Op 23.4%, Score Attack 21.1%, Arcade 16.8%, Action 14.3%

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: Local Co-Op 28.7%, Action 26%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Arcade 12.6%, Sci-fi 10.4%

Fight off waves of evil balloons and save the galaxy - solo or co-op! Travel between worlds in an extensive story mode, save your friends, and recruit them to challenge dastardly bosses in this arcade shoot ‘em up adventure!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 26.4%, Score Attack 25.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Arcade 12.8%, Action 9.5%

Shoot the enemy at close range! Crystal Breaker is a vertically scrolling shmup that focuses on close range attack.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, Score Attack 27.8%, Arcade 19.5%, Action 15.5%, Sci-fi 7%

A 3D gravity shooter with infinite procedurally generated levels and hints of Thrust, Gravitar and Lunar Lander.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.3%, Action 28.3%, Arcade 23%, Sci-fi 14.4%

An army of contraptions swarm the skies, and it is up to you, a lone sorcerer to defend the castle wall. LET NONE PASS! Move quickly, dash quicker, and bam, boom, blast them out of the skies with your magic. See how long you can last in this simple and stylish score attack game.

Why similar: Score Attack 41.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Arcade 16.5%, Action 14.6%

Weave and cleave your way through walls of bullet and push your score to unknown limits in this aggressive Shoot'em'up to save humanity from its own hubris

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.6%, Score Attack 30.7%, Arcade 16.5%, Action 13.8%, Sci-fi 6.3%

Run, roll and shoot as long as possible through an arena filled with aliens and dangerous obstacles. Be careful, every missed shot becomes a new threat ! Great little game to practice and warm-up.

Why similar: Action 37.2%, Score Attack 36.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%

C-RUSH is an old school Shooter, with HD graphics.A new threat is coming from the space; the plasma insects. Exterminate the vermin!!Beat your own score and compare it with the other players !Key Features:- One ship with different positions to use- Different Gameplay according to the positions and shoots- A Schmup where you need...

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 60.5%, Action 24.8%, Arcade 14.7%

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: Local Co-Op 32.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Arcade 15.3%, Score Attack 10.9%, Action 8.7%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Local Co-Op 24.3%, Score Attack 19.3%, Arcade 13.9%, Action 10.1%

A twist at every turn! Explore a colorful shoot 'em up with varied and diverse gameplay beyond the familiar shooting and dodging. Every situation, every enemy, and every boss offers a different handcrafted experience.

Why similar: Score Attack 24.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Local Co-Op 18.6%, Arcade 13.9%, Action 9.8%

Cannonship is an action-packed shootout in which your plane must fight a horde of enemies. You can fight your opponents alone or with another player. Upgrade your ship and tip the balance of victory to your side! Will you accept the challenge?

Why similar: Local Co-Op 41.9%, Action 37.9%, Arcade 20.1%

A fast-paced 2D sci-fi arcade shooter. Pilot Lyra through 26 action-packed levels, destroy dangerous space enemies, survive escalating threats, and defeat the final boss in a challenging cosmic adventure.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.3%, Action 28.3%, Arcade 23%, Sci-fi 14.4%

Pilot your ship through fully explorable polygon worlds, battle colossal alien war machines, and save humanity from The Omega Strain. Featuring endless Simulation Mode and powered by RetroMesh — a custom engine built to push retro 3D beyond the limits of the 1990s.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Score Attack 22.1%, Action 19.7%, Arcade 15.7%, Sci-fi 13.7%

Bean Busy is a maze chase game inspired by arcade classics of the early 80s. A colorful collection of items, obstacles, and (of course) beans await! Tackle one labyrinth after another while outwitting the monsters on your tail. Invite a friend and chase that high score together!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 37.6%, Score Attack 31%, Arcade 17.6%, Action 13.8%

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 36.5%, Local Co-Op 22.7%, Score Attack 14.7%, Arcade 13.7%, Action 12.4%

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 29.6%, Action 22.3%, Arcade 19.6%, Local Co-Op 18.4%, Sci-fi 10.1%

A cute 2-player local co-op game where you complete tasks together! Made by a couple for family, friends, and other loved ones!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 57.2%, Arcade 21.9%, Score Attack 20.8%

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: Local Co-Op 29.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Arcade 16.5%, Action 13.4%, Score Attack 10%

Three classic Score Attack games with online Leaderboards. Blast, Chomp and Swerve your way to high scores!

Why similar: Score Attack 40.2%, Arcade 23.6%, Action 18.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%

Take off on a classic arcade journey with Tiger-Heli, Toaplan's pioneering vertical shooter that set the stage for an entire genre. Now available on PC with a host of modern upgrades!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.8%, Score Attack 23.5%, Arcade 22.9%, Action 14.9%