60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Side Scroller, Space, Sci-fi.
One Way Road is a story-driven action game combining elements of Scroll Shooter, Top Down Shooter, and Tube Shooter. Take the helm of a space cruiser, explore the galaxy, and fight in stellar battles to save humanity.
One Way Road: Firehunt
Firehunt is a prologue for the main story One Way Road. Take part in space battles as you travel across the galaxy and fight to save humanity. This cinematic narrative driven action-focused space shooter, will take you on a journey into the near future, and put the destiny of mankind in your hands.
Into The Void
A wormhole has opened up letting aliens terrorize your city. Pilot your spacecraft and destroy the aliens using flamethrowers, missiles, gatling guns, shockwaves, and more!
Firehunt is a prologue for the main story One Way Road. Take part in space battles as you travel across the galaxy and fight to save humanity. This cinematic narrative driven action-focused space shooter, will take you on a journey into the near future, and put the destiny of mankind in your hands.
Why similar: Side Scroller 16.3%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, 2.5D 12.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 11%, Arcade 8.7%
A wormhole has opened up letting aliens terrorize your city. Pilot your spacecraft and destroy the aliens using flamethrowers, missiles, gatling guns, shockwaves, and more!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.9%, Side Scroller 19.5%, Aliens 11.5%, Arcade 10.8%, Space 8.6%
Master a modular arsenal and survive a biomechanical nightmare in this intense cinematic shmup. Face grotesque aberrations, unlock achievements, and conquer the hardcore mode. The first level of an expanding saga!
Why similar: Side Scroller 22.7%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.9%, Arcade 8%, Space 8%
A 2.5D shoot ’em up with roguelite elements set aboard a colossal space station orbiting Earth. Fight grotesque creatures born from organic matter and wreckage, master a 360-degree directional shield, and survive intense combat through skill, adaptation, and progression with every run.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.4%, Side Scroller 18.2%, 2.5D 15.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 12%, Space 9.4%
Starxia is an old-fashioned side-scrolling space shooter. Step into the role of a Pilot and use your ship to eliminate hordes of fierce enemies. A compelling story and many interesting characters await you in this adventure. Take over the controls and fly into the vacuum of space. Let the hunt begin
Why similar: Side Scroller 28.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Arcade 11.6%, Space 7.6%, Linear 6%
The Rush is a horizontally scrolling shoot 'em up with graphics inspired by classic space shooters of the MSX. Buckle up and see if you have what it takes to master the highly adaptive Chameleon Quartz space fighter and single-handedly obliterate the alien invaders!
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.8%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, Arcade 10.3%, Space 8%
Arcade-inspired shmup action where neon vector caverns explode with modern visuals, dynamic music, weapon upgrades and intense score chasing.
Why similar: Side Scroller 17.8%, 2.5D 17.5%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.6%, Arcade 9.7%
A modern retro inspired side scrolling shooter with a deep upgrade system and the ability to absorb enemy fire and also deflect it back to your enemies. A fast paced shooter that can be played solo or local co-op with 12 difficulty modes and lots of boss battles.
Why similar: 2.5D 17.5%, Side Scroller 16.6%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, Sci-fi 8.4%
Embark on a thrilling journey as a space mercenary! Customize your ships with powerful weapons and modules, choose contracts and destinations, and battle enemy fleets and epic bosses. Your decisions shape the universe around you, so forge your path in this action-packed space shooter!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.2%, Side Scroller 20.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Arcade 11.8%, Space 10.8%
Building on the legacy of R-Type Dimensions and R-Type Dimensions EX, Dimensions III has been completely re-envisioned with cutting-edge visuals and sounds, expanded gameplay modes, and a range of new features designed to deliver the most definitive modern edition of R-Type’s classic era.
Why similar: Side Scroller 25.3%, 2.5D 20.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Space 7.7%, Aliens 6.9%
A desolate and derelict station has been uncovered. You've been tasked with investigating, only to find the station's automated defenses are still active! How is it still... "alive"? Pilot your ship and find out! Can you make it out... "alive"? This helps me get through school! Hope you enjoy!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24%, Side Scroller 22.9%, Space 20.7%, Arcade 13%, Sci-fi 7%
STURMWIND EX is a shoot-em up in the tradition of old arcade games. If it moves - shoot it!
Why similar: Side Scroller 21.3%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Space 12.5%, Arcade 10.5%
It's a side-view scroll shooter. It's a game in which you control your own aircraft and shoot down enemy aircraft. There are 21 different types of weapons to attack, and if you accumulate 3 gauges on the UI, each selected weapon will be available for a certain amount of time.
Why similar: Side Scroller 34.1%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Sci-fi 11.9%, Space 11.5%, Futuristic 8.2%
In this sideways scrolling shmup, take control of your spaceship and navigate through vibrant pixelated environments filled with hordes of enemy spacecraft. Upgrade your ship and weapons, dodge enemy fire while blasting through each stage. Emerge victorious as the ultimate space pilot!
Why similar: Side Scroller 24.6%, Bullet Hell 22.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Arcade 10.7%, Space 9.4%
In this Shoot'em, you fight against an alien swarm of pollinators taking over the system! With your laser beam, Blast through waves of enemies, traverse challenging puzzles, and reclaim control in this fast-paced shooter. Step up to the challenge and push back the alien invaders!
Why similar: Side Scroller 22.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, 2.5D 14.8%, Space 11.9%, Arcade 10.5%
You are the best pilot in the space force and the earth needs you to protect itself from an alien attack. Protect the earth and then go to the invader's planet to finish them off once and for all.
Why similar: Side Scroller 21.6%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 13%, Space 10.7%, Aliens 9.3%
Dodge, defend, and destroy! Engage in a frenetic shoot 'em up, facing relentless bullet streams that test your reflexes. Experience dynamic shifts between vertical and horizontal views as you fend off endless enemy waves. Use polarity shields for defense and strike back fiercely. Conquer the chaos!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.6%, Space 14.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Arcade 9.7%, Futuristic 8.4%
Combat against big bosses and increase the power of your ship through levels and secrets. Absorb or use your armor against enemy bullets is the key defense strategy
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.5%, 2.5D 15.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%, Side Scroller 12.1%, Arcade 9.4%
Betrayed by her cut-throat crew, Luna Starr - former Space Pirate Captain turned bounty hunter - has a score to settle. As Luna, travel to 5 exotic planets to track down your mutinous mates, and face them in Bullet Hell dogfights to the death!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Side Scroller 15.4%, Sci-fi 9.1%, Arcade 8.6%
Execute intense space battle operations from side, and top view. Face tough enemies along your way, destroy guardians and generators. Dodge traps. Keep focus on targets. Think fast. Overcome the chaos. Join now and become an alpha centauri pilot. Bonus: retro like endless space shooter mini game.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.8%, Side Scroller 23.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Space 13%, Arcade 11.9%
An action bullet hell. Dodge enemies attacks and collect upgrades to make it to the end of each level.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23%, Side Scroller 17.6%, Space 14.1%, Arcade 12.7%, Aliens 10.9%
First instalment in the series of 2D action side-scrollers, taking place in very distant galaxy and not so distant future. Gameplay main hallmarks are fast-paced laser guns shootouts, punch 'n' kick combats, managing obby-like obstacles, using wits in overcoming deadly traps and witty dialogues.
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Arcade 14.2%, Action 9.7%, Sci-fi 7.8%
Blast your way across the galaxy in a classic inspired arcade side-scrolling shooter!
Why similar: Side Scroller 29.1%, Bullet Hell 23.5%, 2.5D 19.4%, Arcade 10.9%, Space 10.2%
Cross the universe, shoot aliens, upgrade your weapons and face powerful bosses with AB in this retro inspired lateral shoot 'em up to save the world. Adventure into Campaign Mode or face the never-ending waves of Endless Mode with suitable challenges for all skill levels.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.4%, Side Scroller 15.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, Aliens 10.3%, Space 9.6%
R-Type has returned! The legendary side-scroller is back and better than ever with beautifully rendered 3D graphics, exhilarating shoot-'em-up gameplay, and a multitude of stages, ships, and weapons that will allow you to conduct a symphony of destruction upon your foes.
Why similar: Side Scroller 29.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Arcade 13.7%, Space 10.9%, Bullet Hell 7.1%
Choose your spaceship and defeat the alien threat that comes from the Moon. Blast your way crushing, ripping apart and exploding hostile aliens that are taking control of powerful weapons and military technology from Earth. Find the entity that controls the threat and make it explode into blood.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18%, Side Scroller 17.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.6%, Aliens 12.2%, Space 9.6%
A vessel of humanity's last hope must forge a new home planet by excavating ore from asteroids, refining alloys, and fending off rival Harvesters. A "ship shooter" without bullets or weapons, Anisto rethinks the genre with unique tools and scenarios that test decision making, not just reflexes.
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.2%, 2.5D 18.4%, Bullet Hell 15%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, Space 11.2%
Aliens In Paradise is a Shoot'em Up game inspired by shooter games like Contra. Aliens Start invading The Bahamas. They destroy the main characters house so he sets out on a revenge quest to destroy as much Aliens and their Ships as possible. His thirst for revenge may actually save the world.
Why similar: Side Scroller 19.9%, 2.5D 18.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.3%, Aliens 12.2%, Arcade 11.4%
A roguelite shoot 'em up with an oldschool aesthetic and an intense gameplay loop. Fight through 9 levels of a grueling training simulation, growing stronger with every loop, and realize ignorance truly is bliss.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, 2.5D 16.5%, Side Scroller 14.7%, Arcade 10.5%
The world really does revolve around you in this mind-bending shooter where changing your perspective could save your life.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Side Scroller 15.7%, 2.5D 14%, Arcade 8.3%
A fast-paced retro shoot-'em-up featuring evolving weapons, intense arcade combat and massive bosses — from one-man studio Psychotic Psoftware.
Why similar: Side Scroller 24.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Bullet Hell 18%, Space 11.9%, Arcade 7.4%
Escape Space is a classic arcade space shooter with RPG mechanics. Fight for various factions against swarms of enemies or bosses and improve your standings, level up your rank, unlock new gear and weapons, and upgrade your spaceship.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Space 15.8%, Side Scroller 15.4%, Arcade 10.8%
Mud River is a horizontal 2D Shoot‘em Up game. The Rio Doce (Sweet River) was a paradise for mankind and animals, but now it has become a territory destroyed by the unscrupulous activities of Dr. Wellin. This is Pacal's first destination, ascending the Rio Doce preventing its complete destruction.
Why similar: Side Scroller 22.1%, 2.5D 19.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Arcade 12.5%, Aliens 11.1%
Pawarumi is a modern shoot’em up set in a retro futuristic sci-fi pre-Columbian universe. You’ll take control of the almighty ship Chukaru and its three unique weapons! Shoot wisely to either do double damage, heal yourself or charge your Super Attack!
Why similar: 2.5D 24.2%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.3%, Arcade 12%, Space 9.2%
Turn the incoming swarm of deadly bullets into your own weapon of chaos in this precision STG bullet hell. Grab and toss enemies, dodge and deflect torrents of bullets, and reshape the battlefield with explosive chain reactions.
Why similar: Side Scroller 27.8%, Bullet Hell 24%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Arcade 10.5%, Space 7.4%
A thrilling sci-fi cyberpunk shmup / shoot'em up with epic boss battles and a vast arsenal of futuristic weapons! Battle through the Ecumenopolis, restore the cosmic balance, and save the universe! Flow state gaming to unleash your inner hero! Feel your skills grow on your way to 1CC S+ tier rank!
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.8%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Arcade 12.4%, Futuristic 8.2%
Celestia is a solo-developed indie game. An angelic bullet-hell shoot-'em-up where you defeat enemies throughout the skies, and relax on a floating island with your companions.
Why similar: Side Scroller 32.1%, Bullet Hell 26.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Arcade 11%, Action 5.3%
Pilot a damaged spaceship through a deadly sci-fi maze full of traps, puzzles, and secrets. Master unique propulsion controls and find the exit before it's too late.
Why similar: Side Scroller 26.4%, 2.5D 22.3%, Arcade 13.7%, Futuristic 9.2%, Sci-fi 8.3%
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: 2.5D 20.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Arcade 12%, Space 10.2%
Spark is a creative, combo-centric, Shoot 'em up game. It's a 3-in-1 old-school arcade game fueled by the competitive urge to climb the leaderboards. The unique shooting system hooks the player as they discover more and more ways to create beautiful and effective combos.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.5%, Side Scroller 24.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Arcade 15.3%, Action 9.5%
Adapt or crash! WING-IT is a 2.5D shooter where your arsenal is a slot machine. Shoot down drones to trigger the Toy Box Gacha and swap weapons on the fly. Fight through Medy's house, survive the bullet hell, and defeat the mechanical monstrosities ruling the house.
Why similar: Side Scroller 22.8%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, 2.5D 20.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Arcade 9%
Pilot a miniaturized ship and save humanity from the inside out! Herodes is a fast-paced action SHMUP where you enter the human body to hunt a deadly virus. Destroy organic defenses and survive visceral bosses in this tribute to genre classics.
Why similar: Side Scroller 27%, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Arcade 12.3%, Futuristic 6.4%
Classic 2D shoot em up with updated graphics. Dodge a storm of bullets as you blast through space shooting hordes of enemies. Collect powerups to survive against fearsome bosses. Pilot a suicide runner as you fight to unravel the mystery of what is destroying the universe.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Side Scroller 17.2%, Arcade 13.3%, Action 8.9%
Speyarranoth is a classic sci-fi space asteroid shooter in 3D. You control the game using WASD and shoot with the space key. It's wonderful to just blast full speed through the asteroid fields lasers ablaze and enjoy the explosive light show.
Why similar: Side Scroller 27.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Space 14.8%, Arcade 12.6%, Sci-fi 10.3%
Control a space rover as you jump to avoid obstacles on a horizontally scrolling landscape while shooting down alien ships that shoot missiles from above or charge you head on. A love letter to the first game I ever played on PC.
Why similar: Side Scroller 35.6%, Space 19.9%, Arcade 19%, Action 13.1%, 3D 8.6%
Killing zombies never gets old, but sometimes you just need a break. Get back to some serious old-school gaming with Syder Arcade! Syder Arcade is a love letter to Amiga games of the ‘90s, no coins, no upgrade grinding, just your tenacity and a motherload of alien invaders.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Side Scroller 13.4%, Arcade 12.3%, Space 10.3%
You will see the creation of new lives... Capture enemies and fire them back at their allies as enormous beams of energy in this horizontally scrolling shooting game, featuring 5 versions of G-Darius with new features, enhancements, and Steam exclusive extras!
Why similar: Side Scroller 22.2%, 2.5D 18.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Arcade 10.2%, Aliens 8.3%
Dodge, shoot and free the galaxy of the evil space mega corp. Use a variety of different weapons and spaceships, each with different playstyles to overcome many challenging levels.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.8%, Space 16.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.5%, Arcade 11.4%, Sci-fi 9.2%
Hyper-5 is a cinematic shmup inspired by classics from the “golden era” of the 90’s. Responding to a distress beacon, deep space scout ship Hyper-5 is drawn into a terrifying battle with an unknown enemy.
Why similar: Side Scroller 25.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Arcade 12.4%, Aliens 11.3%, Sci-fi 10.1%
A vertical scroll shooter where deflecting enemy projectiles is key to success.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.3%, 2.5D 19.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Arcade 11.2%, Aliens 9.4%
Syder Reloaded revives the Syder series in this love-letter to 90s Amiga shmups with upgraded graphics and refined gameplay. Challenging levels, a fleet of ships and a motherload of alien invaders. Get back to your roots and curse at your monitor in this skills-first shooter.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.9%, Side Scroller 19.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Space 13.8%, Arcade 11.5%
Gear up for an intergalactic thrill ride! Space Elite Force is a frenzied space-shooter packed with weapon customization and epic boss battles. Take command of your ship and fight for the survival of humanity!
Why similar: Side Scroller 21.6%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, Space 10.1%, Arcade 9.5%
Most unique top down shooter. Bring hell to insectoid robot invasion.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.5%, Side Scroller 19.5%, 2.5D 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.9%, Arcade 10.5%
Bad Chicken is a retro styled sideway scrolling shoot-em-up inspired by the retro classics. It takes place in 8 locations in the Ferus system, each one with different challenges, and dangers.
Why similar: Side Scroller 24.2%, Bullet Hell 21.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Space 12.1%, Aliens 11.5%
Remote Life is a 2D Side scrolling space shooter (shmup) for PC. Experience a fast paced action game with insane scary graphics, and hyper jump into a brutal-frenetic-techno-alien world. Free the world from this dreadful nightmare before its nauseating breath of horror destroys mankind.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Space 15.3%, Aliens 12.3%, Side Scroller 11%
Sidescrolling Shoot’em’up that will transport you back into the 90s (and space).
Why similar: Side Scroller 22.8%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.9%, Space 10.9%, Arcade 9.6%
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: Side Scroller 28.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Arcade 11.3%, Space 9.9%, Aliens 9.6%
Brick-breaking and SHMUP elements combine in this 2.5D remake of the 2017 title Aliens Go Home Run, with new stages, characters, and more! Play ball... Again!
Why similar: 2.5D 24.4%, Bullet Hell 22.5%, Arcade 13.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.9%, Action 9.4%
Play as one of 7 pilots in this thrilling sequel to a SHMUP classic. The time has come for a new generation of Psyvariars to rise… and save humanity.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, 2.5D 17.4%, Arcade 10.6%, Space 7.9%
Side-scrolling bullet hell shooter: ‘The Adventure of the Little Girl in the Red Hood and Little Bird Companion in a World of Swords and Magic!’ If you can read the enemy attacks and dodge the ones you should avoid, it might be surprisingly straightforward (All dodging them is perfectly fine too).
Why similar: Side Scroller 39.5%, Bullet Hell 29.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Action 9.5%
