
A Vertical Shoot 'Em Up Arcade style game with AAA Graphics and Sound. Shoot through levels of Spores, Arrays and Viruses of different types. Power Up Bio Missiles and Special Weapons needed to defeat the enemies coming your way.
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A Vertical Shoot 'Em Up Arcade style game with AAA Graphics and Sound. Shoot through levels of Spores, Arrays and Viruses of different types. Power Up Bio Missiles and Special Weapons needed to defeat the enemies coming your way.

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Layer Section, the home console port of arcade game RayForce is back with new features and online ranking. Use the new lock-on laser function to defeat multiple enemies at once for a higher score in this gorgeous 2D vertical shooting game!

Cosmic Cleaner
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.
Layer Section, the home console port of arcade game RayForce is back with new features and online ranking. Use the new lock-on laser function to defeat multiple enemies at once for a higher score in this gorgeous 2D vertical shooting game!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Arcade 12.8%, Space 11.9%, Shooter 11.2%, Top-Down Shooter 10.9%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Space 15.1%, Arcade 14.2%, Retro 11.6%, Sci-fi 8.3%
Ω-SPACE - The last dimension you can reach
Why similar: Science 21.7% ★, Space 18%, Arcade 11.8%, Retro 10%, Shooter 10%
Destroy bugs and glitches in your astral body to recover data from the source of the light of your soul. Lux Ex - Cyber Initiation is a Cyberspace Shooter following up Lux Ex - Legacy, this time featuring multiple levels, improved graphics and a more contemporary approach.
Why similar: Transhumanism 24.3% ★, Hero Shooter 22.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Underground 15% ★, Arcade 7%
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 24.2%, Arcade 13.2%, Shooter 11.6%, Space 11.5%, Aliens 10.1%
Enjoy fast paced action in this retro inspired arcade ShootEm Up Style game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.6%, Arcade 17.1%, Retro 14.3%, Space 13.9%, Sci-fi 7.5%
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Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Space 17.4%, Arcade 11.3%, Shooter 10.1%, Top-Down Shooter 9.8%
Another version of the classic Asteroids game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Arcade 15.3%, Shooter 13%, Top-Down Shooter 11.5%, Space 11.4%
Become a Cosmic Guardian in this thrilling space shooter! Defend Earth from alien threats, battle colossal bosses, and save the universe. Play solo with A.I. or team up in co-op mode. Level up, unlock abilities, and collect power-ups for an epic adventure!
Why similar: Hero Shooter 31.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Arcade 11.3%, Space 11.2%, Shooter 10.6%
Solitarius is a 2D top-down wave shooter set in a sci-fi space environment. It is a free minigame that contains six different levels, eight different enemies and nine different weapons. Instead of surviving as long as possible you have to make it through each level.
Why similar: Space 24.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Top-Down Shooter 13.1%, Sci-fi 9.2%, Arcade 8.5%
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 26.5%, Retro 13.9%, Space 11.5%, Arcade 11.3%, Shooter 11%
A top-down, 2d space-shooter that pits the user against swarms of alien ships from other dimensions. Destroy all enemies and portals as fast as possible. Battle increasingly tougher enemies through 40 Campaign levels and Endless Mode!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, Top-Down Shooter 13%, Arcade 11%, Shooter 10.8%, Space 10.7%
Galacticon is a video game with the look and feel of arcade cabinet games from the early 80's in the style of Williams classics: "Defender" or "Joust", with the gameplay of legendary "Jetpac", and with touches of "puzzle".
Why similar: Hero Shooter 31.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Space 11.2%, Arcade 9.5%, Shooter 9.1%
Relive the thrill of ‘90s arcade mayhem in this modern take on classic coin-op action! Featuring stunning high-resolution graphics and a pulse-pounding soundtrack, this game delivers old-school intensity with cutting-edge technology.
Why similar: Hero Shooter 29.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Arcade 10.4%, Shooter 10.1%, Space 9.5%
Join the High Commander as the eternally loyal Green in an epic journey to save the Blues from the menace of the Greys and their evil Red Gems!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.2%, Arcade 17%, Space 16.2%, Shooter 14.3%, Sci-fi 11%
A retro space shooter with a twist - now you can rotate your ship and aim diagonally at enemies, adding a whole new dimension to the shoot 'em up genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Space 17.2%, Arcade 11%, Sci-fi 10.6%, Retro 9.8%
A top down shooter where you heal by getting near bullets, Little Blue allows you and 3 friends to bring Technitia down using nothing but their own technology and hubris.
Why similar: Transhumanism 22.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Space 10.3%, Arcade 9.4%, Top-Down Shooter 8.4%
Olber’s Paradox is a fast paced side scrolling arcade game set in space. Control a living plasma sphere, destroy glowing enemies, discover hidden power ups, and face a boss after every level.
Why similar: Hero Shooter 27.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Science 13.3% ★, Arcade 11.1%, Shooter 8.8%
Infinity Wings - Scout & Grunt Take control of your chosen fighter (either Scout or Grunt) in this side scrolling shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Space 17%, Action 9.8%, Arcade 9.1%, Retro 8.7%
The year is 2248. You play as Anthea, a pilot for the Spacing Guild. She's battling a pirate fleet. During the game, you'll need to destroy four leader ships.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39%, Sci-fi 15.1%, Shooter 14.7%, Space 11.3%, Arcade 11.2%
An action-packed retro arcade shoot 'em up featuring organic and bio-mechanical alien life, including ammonites, centipedes and spiders!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, Space 16.5%, Arcade 11.3%, Retro 10.7%, Aliens 10.6%
Star Jet Alpha is a top-down space shooter inspired by classic arcade games. Progress through each stage by blowing up enemy space stations while avoiding or destroying enemy missiles, space mines and asteroids. Unlock Star Jet capabilities by completing stages.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Space 20.5%, Arcade 13.2%, Shooter 11.3%, Top-Down Shooter 10.1%
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 20.4%, Shooter 15.9%, Arcade 13.5%, Space 13.5%, Retro 12.7%
Space & Pixels is a top-down space shooter with classic gameplay. Battle through each level, blast lots of enemies, upgrade your ship's firepower, and uncover the truth behind your dangerous mission.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.9%, Arcade 18.1%, Shooter 15.2%, Space 15.1%, Action 9.1%
modernized old time classic alien shooter game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.7%, Space 22%, Shooter 13.9%, Arcade 13.1%, Aliens 11.8%
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 18.6%, Arcade 17.3%, Sci-fi 14.4%, Space 13%, Retro 11.6%
Invaders from the Lost Sectors is classic arcade action. Aliens descend with increasing speed towards your base. Shoot them all before they land. Player controlled settings like guided missiles, rate of fire, enemy speed and more help you customize exactly the game experience that you want.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.8%, Space 15%, Arcade 14.8%, Shooter 13.8%, Sci-fi 9.7%
Unknown planets, whole new universe, with hundreds of ships to fight and explore, special abilities and ships craft. Rome 2077: Space Wars is a top-down shooter with ship craft, storyline, RPG element, survival endless mode and much more!
Why similar: Hero Shooter 31.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Shooter 11%, Top-Down Shooter 8.6%, Action 6.7%
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 28.6%, Space 16.9%, Arcade 13.9%, Shooter 12.9%, Sci-fi 11.3%
In Deadline: Aphelion, you play as a mercenary tasked with defending the research facility from the hordes of alien spiders that have been drawn to it.
Why similar: Science 39.1% ★, Space 20.5%, Sci-fi 13.8%, Shooter 8.3%, Top-Down Shooter 7.9%
Cosmo Chaser is space fighter action game which presents restless shooting battle. It demonstrates new style of vertical scroll shooter by presenting classic arcade action in 3D space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.6%, Space 18%, Sci-fi 12.9%, Retro 11.8%, Arcade 10.6%
Defender's Squad is a sci-fi vertical scrolling shooter 2D that combines 7 different levels. Play Solo and pick one of the 3 ships to kill enemies and save the earth from aliens.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Space 18.2%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 11.8%, Retro 7.7%
Short Warp: Deep Space Bounty is a modern arcade shoot ’em up mixing top-down and side-scrolling missions in a rugged sci-fi universe. Pilot stock ships or craft custom builds across multiple game modes. Cast a short warp and Lower Away!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Space 13.2%, Arcade 11.8%, Top-Down Shooter 10.8%, Shooter 9.9%
3 games in 1! Land, jetpack, and shoot your way through 90 bite-sized arcade stages across 30 unique missions. Fast-paced, family-friendly action inspired by classic arcade gameplay — built for modern players.
Why similar: Hero Shooter 30.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Arcade 13.3%, Shooter 13%, Space 9.4%
An old-school shooter inspired by Wolfenstein 3D. You are one of the prisoners of an ancient prison. There is no one to help you. You only have yourself to rely on. Your shotgun. Against hordes of enemies. Animal rage and the desire to kill. Destroy Them All!
Why similar: Transhumanism 36.8% ★, Science 28.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 11.3%, Retro 9.7%, Shooter 9.5%
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 33.6%, Top-Down Shooter 14%, Shooter 10.7%, Space 9.2%, Arcade 9.1%
A 2D vertical shoot 'em up that lets you upgrade your ship with an insane amount of options. From missiles and pods to specials and shields, you can upgrade every bit of your ship from guns to thrusters.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Arcade 14.9%, Shooter 12.7%, Top-Down Shooter 9.8%, Aliens 8.1%
Super Space Meltdown - 2D dungeon-crawler. In space! Humanities largest space station is under attack by mysterious alien invaders. You play as Sgt. Alex Cutter sent into deep space on a lone mission to save the day and annihilate the alien threat. But there's a catch.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Space 18.9%, Sci-fi 11.9%, Top-Down Shooter 11.2%, Retro 9.6%
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 41.3%, Arcade 13.3%, Space 13%, Shooter 9.6%, Sci-fi 9.2%
Simple remake of Space Invaders adding destructions and physics
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.4%, Arcade 17.2%, Space 13.2%, Aliens 10.4%, Sci-fi 8.7%
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Why similar: Hero Shooter 42.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 31%, Shooter 15.7%, Action 9%, Singleplayer 1.2%
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 23.9%, Arcade 13%, Shooter 11.5%, Top-Down Shooter 11%, Space 9.7%
Good old fashioned 2D arcade fun with tons of upgrades and fast paced action where taking risks is rewarded with a higher score. Defend humanity's last source of energy wrench in one hand, laser gun in the other
Why similar: Hero Shooter 29.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Arcade 11.8%, Shooter 10.1%, Top-Down Shooter 8.5%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Space 20.6%, Arcade 12.1%, Shooter 10.8%, Sci-fi 9.2%
STURMWIND EX is a shoot-em up in the tradition of old arcade games. If it moves - shoot it!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, Space 17.3%, Arcade 12.5%, Sci-fi 11.8%, Retro 10.2%
Cosmic Tank is a modern take on the classic game Asteroids. Mine your way to riches! Fight off hostile threats! Upgrade your ship and rent a few helpful drones! Survive epic boss fights!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Space 19.7%, Arcade 13.2%, Sci-fi 12.8%, Shooter 10.6%
Blast your way through waves of space debris in order to reach what is waiting for you on the other side. Find your fighting style with multiple unlockable ships in this fast paced space adventure!
Why similar: Space 21%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Sci-fi 12.7%, Retro 11.8%, Top-Down Shooter 11%
Stellar Space is a new take on a classic arcade game with a modern, rogue-like, form for new players to enjoy!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Space 12.7%, Arcade 11%, Sci-fi 10.3%, Top-Down Shooter 9.9%
As species, we always needed a story to believe in, we need a hero to prevail, we need a challenge we can overcome, we need a tragedy to make us one.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Science 19.5% ★, Top-Down Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 11%, Shooter 10.7%
Bullet Time is the new shooting fun game. Mafia took your dog and you are coming for a big revenge! Use only one bullet and one shot to kill them all. Are you ready to test your shooting skills with one shot ONLY?
Why similar: Hero Shooter 32.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Arcade 11.9%, Shooter 10.5%, Top-Down Shooter 9.4%
Frenetic 2D action in the style of Space Invaders! Customize your spaceship, face hordes of enemies, and challenge yourself in multiple modes, including Campaign, Arcade, Invasion, and Survival. Upgrade your ship, collect power-ups, and face unique challenges in every battle.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Space 19.1%, Arcade 15.2%, Retro 12.9%, Sci-fi 11.4%
Shizuku and Akane...two pilots bound by rivalry and friendship battle to save their world from malevolent cosmic forces! A classic arcade style shmup with deeply satisfying fast paced combat, wide variety of load-out combos, and even local co-op!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.5%, Transhumanism 23.8% ★, Space 14.7%, Sci-fi 12.4%, Arcade 9.2%
Fight for survival in this top-down shoot ‘em up in space, featuring unique hand-drawn visuals and sounds. It offers a challenging experience that is easy to learn, but difficult to master.
Why similar: Hero Shooter 25.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Space 10.3%, Top-Down Shooter 8.1%, Arcade 8%
A vertical arcade shoot'em up with an inventive teleport system, lots of fast-blazing action and explosions, tons of boss fights, a risk/reward based score system and a proper challenge for both veteran and new players of the genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Space 12.9%, Top-Down Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 9.9%, Retro 8.4%
A sci-fi shoot'em'up game with heavy focus on upgrades experimentation, featuring two unlikely heroes that must work perfectly together, despite their share of secrets, to surpass their limits and succeed in eliminating a threat that might destroy both Earth and Andraxia if left unchecked.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Arcade 12.1%, Shooter 11.6%, Aliens 9.4%, Top-Down Shooter 9%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Space 15%, Arcade 12.6%, Top-Down Shooter 12.3%, Shooter 11.6%
Operate disc hovercrafts that absorb enemy bullets to charge up your weapon. This is a vertical STG game. Correct timing of your attack and choice of bullet determines your survival or defeat.
Why similar: Hero Shooter 30.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Space 11.6%, Top-Down Shooter 10.9%, Arcade 8.9%
Experience the thrill of a shmup game like the arcade classics. With just the right amount of story, lots of action, and many, many bullets.
Why similar: Hero Shooter 22.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Space 11.1%, Sci-fi 9.8%, Aliens 9.5%
PRISMIDIA: Spirit of the Rift is a sci-fi shoot 'em up game in the style of arcade classics. Dodge barrages of attacks, survive bullet hell bosses, and save Prismidia!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Arcade 12.5%, Shooter 12.1%, Space 12%, Sci-fi 9.9%
Blast off on a treacherous mission to recover an unidentified energy source amidst an alien onslaught! Nephenthesys is a vertical scrolling shoot’em up presented in widescreen top-down 3D style.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33%, Top-Down Shooter 14.1%, Arcade 12.9%, Shooter 12.6%, Space 12.5%