60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shooter, Shoot 'Em Up, 2D.
Unleash your inner Phantom Hunter in a supernatural 8-bit world! Battle against relentless ghosts, dodge a hail of bullets, and gather materials to unlock new classes and customize your abilities with powerful pendants. Will you rise to the challenge and become the ultimate ghost exterminator?
Distant Space
Distant Space are present the arcade game of cosmic fights in arcade style of the 80's, this is a game where you can control the spaceship and forced to destroy extraterrestrials, which are moving in the certain order.
Gray Goo
Gray goo is a short retro arcade shooter with lots of upgrades. This game is about destroying goo in space and saving the universe.
Distant Space are present the arcade game of cosmic fights in arcade style of the 80's, this is a game where you can control the spaceship and forced to destroy extraterrestrials, which are moving in the certain order.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.1%, Space 16.1%, 1980s 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Shooter 7.4%
Gray goo is a short retro arcade shooter with lots of upgrades. This game is about destroying goo in space and saving the universe.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Space 15.3%, 1980s 13.1%, Minimalist 12.6%, Retro 10.4%
Salamander III is the newest addition to the Gradius series, a legendary pioneer in the side-scrolling shooter genre, and comes with the original arcade versions of the previous games.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, 1980s 18.6%, Shooter 15.9%, Space 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
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 18.7%, Shooter 17.9%, 1980s 12.7%, Retro 10.9%, Space 10.6%
Fight back against a chaotic alien invasion in this fast-paced retro shooter! Blast through 54 levels, master wall-jumps and dash moves, and take down the mischievous beboks before they overrun the planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Platformer 14.3%, Shooter 12.8%, Minimalist 10.6%, 1980s 9.3%
Blast away in this pure retro-styled shooter and battle through tons of dangerous levels and manic boss fights.
Why similar: 1980s 26.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Retro 14.3%, Shooter 13.2%, Action 9.4%
Buy weapons and ship upgrades. Fly through the skies, collect powerups and gun down wave after wave of enemies. Today, you own the skies!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Space 15.3%, Minimalist 14.5%, Shooter 12.4%, Action 9.2%
In this simple riff on an arcade classic, released in 1983 for the ZX Spectrum by famed game developer/publisher Ocean Software, shoot the deadly Caterpilla as it weaves its way down the screen, while also contending with mushrooms that block the way, and a fearsome spider!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Shooter 15.4%, 1980s 14.8%, Retro 13.9%, Action 6.7%
Single Player Shooting Game with 2D Collision Detection and 3D Rendering
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.9%, Shooter 21.2%, 1980s 16.1%, Space 13%, Action 9.8%
The Queen of the Cosmic Wartoads has been abducted by the Rigellian Slime Beasts, their deadliest foe, and turned into the most hideous thing imaginable: a human being! Traverse the Rygellian Time-Void, reach the Slime King's lair and dismantle their deathly machine with your Cosmic Tool Kit.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.8%, Shooter 14.9%, 1980s 14.7%, Retro 12.1%, Action 6.6%
Return to classic 80s shooters while fighting off the fast food horde in this retro space shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, 1980s 23.5%, Shooter 17%, Space 11.6%, Action 11%
Zombies are attacking your record store! Throw classic albums and compact discs at the approaching horde. But hey, you're still on the clock, so get those records put away!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, 1980s 18.4%, Shooter 16.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, Action 7.2%
I.F.O is an old school LCD-style shoot'em up game. You have to shoot UFOs using a classic aircraft and save the animals which kidnapped by the aliens. Let's save the Earth from the aliens! You are the last hero of the world.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, 1980s 21.5%, Shooter 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Retro 8.4%
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 27.7%, 1980s 17.1%, Shooter 15.4%, Space 14.1%, Action 5.6%
The legendary Contra series returns! This reimagining of the classic run-'n'-gun action game from the ‘80s features new stages, new enemies, new play mechanics, and co-op combat for up to 4 players!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, 1980s 18.4%, Platformer 13.2%, Shooter 12.3%, Character Customization 8%
Blast through hordes of adorable yet deadly mutant fruits in this intense space shooter with bullet hell action. Shoot, dodge, and survive unique boss battles that push your skills to the limit. Only the strongest will uncover the truth behind the chaos. Are you ready to save the universe?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.1%, Shooter 20.5%, Space 15.5%, Action 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%
Dangerous Bullets- This dynamic hardcore platforming, challenges you.
Why similar: Platformer 18.8%, Shooter 13%, Minimalist 12.4%, RPG 12.2%, Retro 10.5%
There isn't anything better than punching things in 8-bit that will end up leaving you with RAW FISTS! *Warning, this game contains old school difficulty* (Blowing in the cartridge is not required.)
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Platformer 16.8%, Shooter 14.3%, 1980s 13.8%, Action 9.4%
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 30.3%, Shooter 16.7%, 1980s 13.3%, Space 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%
TROID BLASTER 2 is a physics based asteroids tribute game, featuring: * Random Levels * Gachapon random generated pilots and ships * 30 weapon types to unlock * Physics based! * Hundreds of bite sized levels to play * A graveyard to bury and remember your fallen pilots
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Shooter 15%, 1980s 13.9%, Minimalist 11.3%, Action 8.7%
The Black Duck Army is back—bigger, badder, and armed with alien tech! In Gunslugs 2, chaos reigns as you blast through tanks, choppers, giant robots, and hordes of relentless minions. This action-packed, over-the-top run-and-gun adventure is a wild tribute to classic 80s and 90s action movies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, 1980s 17.6%, Platformer 15.1%, Shooter 12.4%, Retro 8.7%
Asteroid Blasters is a non-stop action space shooter. Inspired by Asteroids, this game will see you choose between 6 different ships each with their own characteristics and utilize a variety of weapon powerups to eradicate your enemies. Play 2 players to increase your chance of survival.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, 1980s 21.7%, Shooter 14.1%, Space 11.4%, Retro 7.9%
This game, "FORTRESS DEFENDER", is a side-scrolling power-up shooting game with an 80's flavor. Defeat the enemies that appear one after another, dodge their attacks, and aim for the boss that lurks in the depths of the stage. There are a total of eight stages with various tricks and bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32%, 1980s 17.6%, Shooter 12.4%, Space 10.6%, Retro 9.9%
Boss Up is a love letter to videogame bosses, from infuriating RPG final bosses, to kart racing rivals, and even dating sim ex-wives. Fight your way through 18 bullet hell bosses with your powerful dodge roll, and try not to break your keyboard in half in this tough as nails action platformer!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.1%, Platformer 21.3%, Action 11.7%, Character Customization 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%
Inspired by classic PC shooters - Fight through hordes of the undead, scavenge for supplies, buy upgrades and uncover secrets.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Shooter 17.1%, 1980s 15.5%, Minimalist 13.7%, Action 12.2%
An intense, retro run-and-gun platformer western game!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, 1980s 22.2%, Platformer 16.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Action 6.1%
SNAKE GAME ULTRA CORE is an arena shooter where you play as a snake with a shotgun, escaping from a laboratory and seeking revenge on your enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.9%, Combat 11.6%, Action 9.4%, Atmospheric 9.4%, Space 7.9%
Retro arcade shooter inspired by classic 80's games Fast-paced side-scrolling shoot ’em up with looping battlefields, relentless enemy waves, tactical shields, power-ups and hyperspace jumps
Why similar: 1980s 24%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, Minimalist 11.5%, Shooter 10.5%, Action 9%
Hode is a retro style Shoot 'em up, where you fly through 5 unique zones and battle various enemies. Customize your ship, with the many different power ups by accumulating points earned through defeating enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, 1980s 14.8%, Character Customization 11.3%, Space 11%, Shooter 11%
A retro-style classic side-scrolling shoot ’em up. Fly Super Arcade Boy through 8 levels, blast enemy waves, grab power-ups, and take down bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, 1980s 17.5%, Shooter 13.6%, Retro 11.3%, Space 8.8%
Terra Flame is a horizontal shmup inspired by the 90's. The feature is that you can switch between three types of weapons in real time.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, Shooter 16.1%, 1980s 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Retro 9.2%
Nevultra is an exciting shoot'em up that will take you back to the 8bit/16bit era. The protagonist, Nina, needs your help to reach her destination in deep space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.9%, Shooter 13.5%, 1980s 12.4%, Space 9.6%, Action 8.4%
Mutant Legion is a charming but brutal top down shooter: Play as a mercenary on a mission to defeat all enemies, get paid and ultimately get out alive. Pick up and discover various weaponry, secrets and the path to victory.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.9%, 1980s 20.1%, Shooter 12.5%, Action 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 10%
A twin stick shooter without the twin stick, Gunlocked is a sci-fi action roguelike about careful positioning and upgrade selection. Manage unique targeting systems across multiple weapons and upgrades, as you battle legions of alien ships, and then do it all over again!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, 1980s 13.8%, Shooter 11%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, RPG 8.4%
SPACEMAN is a short, nostalgic, retro Shoot-Em-Up
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.3%, 1980s 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Retro 10.3%, Shooter 7.8%
The 2017 Commodore 64 Game of the Year now available on Steam!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.3%, Space 21%, Action 17.5%, Shooter 15.6%, Retro 13.6%
MeteoStorm is an action packed retro shoot-em-up. MeteoStorm offers up to 25 challenging waves of exciting shoot-em-up action with 3 different difficulty levels!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.9%, 1980s 21.5%, Space 12.9%, Action 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%
SOL CRESTA, rise like the phoenix and take back the sun! Neo-Classic shooting strikes back! Dock, split, and form up! Pilot 3 fighters and take back the sun from the clutches of evil in this free-form shooting game with the spirit of 80s shooting classics Moon Cresta and Terra Cresta.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, 1980s 19.5%, Shooter 17.9%, Space 11.2%, Action 9.5%
Save the galaxy in this unique space shooter! Based on the legendary Google Play title, Super Space Slayer 2 features completely re-designed mouse, keyboard and gamepad controls that make it even better than the original.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Space 20.6%, Shooter 16.1%, RPG 7.9%, Retro 6.8%
Fast-paced online PvP where skill and strategy decide the victor.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, 1980s 26.3%, Shooter 19.8%, Combat 9.4%, 2D 5.9%
Blast off into Operius DX, a high-speed arcade shooter where you navigate twisting polygonal tunnels, battle waves of enemies, and confront formidable bosses in an endless amount of procedurally-generated levels. How far can you get?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, 1980s 18.6%, Minimalist 13.8%, Shooter 12.8%, Space 10.2%
Dive into a 2D action game where you control a spaceship, defeat enemies and overcome deadly traps. Extend your arsenal by collecting new weapons and technologies for your ship that you will need to conquer four different dungeon-like worlds, all connected by an open space full of surprises.
Why similar: 1980s 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Space 13.5%, Shooter 12.8%, Minimalist 9.8%
1982 is a FREE retro inspired blasta-thon that will test your gaming skills to the max.
Why similar: 1980s 25.4%, Retro 16.4%, Shooter 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 13%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.4%
A short space shooter game that you can finish in your break time with beginner-friendly gameplay and some special features.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, 1980s 15.8%, Shooter 15.7%, Action 9.5%, Space 7%
This is the biggest news title of 2021. A cute bullet-hell shooter is now available. The game features cool and futuristic visuals and active gameplay.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.2%, Shooter 23.8%, Action 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 8%, 2D 6.2%
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 25.5%, 1980s 15.6%, Shooter 14.1%, Space 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%
The Zanac battle, which was supposed to have ended, was not over. To suppress the reactivated organic intelligence, Zanac takes flight once again!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, 1980s 18.9%, Shooter 17.4%, Action 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%
Play as fierce feline heroes and battle villainous gangs to reclaim Feral City in this chaotic arcade adventure. Scratch, claw, and unleash your fury as adrenaline propels you through destructible environments.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, 1980s 15.4%, Platformer 14%, Shooter 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%
Again you are alone against the hordes of hostile spacecrafts where you can only rely on yourself. It is the victory or the death!
Why similar: Space 19.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, 1980s 14.4%, Shooter 11.4%, Retro 8.9%
8BIT style vertical scrolling shooting game Zelan Force.We aimed to create a game that you can enjoy over and over again, such as the feeling of play that changes between offensive and defensive types, and the ability to search for hidden items.
Why similar: 1980s 28.2%, Shooter 20.3%, Pixel Graphics 15.6%, Retro 14.6%, Action 8.1%
A quick and action paced retro styled arcade shooter, or shoot 'em up (shmup) if you like. Perfect to play in short chunks, like when you are waiting for big games to download.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, 1980s 20.8%, Space 13.4%, Shooter 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%
Killistar: A 2D/3D sci-fi shoot-em-up remake of the classic arcade game Sinistar.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.1%, Shooter 18.1%, 1980s 17.4%, Space 13.3%, Action 8.5%
ZAXTRON EXPLUS is a fast-paced 1980s-style SHMUP/STG with bright graphics, challenging bosses and loads of secrets to find!
Why similar: 1980s 29.1%, Shooter 20.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Action 13.1%, Combat 8.8%
Platformer based on a 22 year old blueprint. Help Comit boost his was through several planets in an attempt to stop the evil space pirate Krater from taking over the Star System.
Why similar: 1980s 21%, Platformer 20.3%, Space 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Action 8.1%
Cosmo Knight is back and seeks revenge on Comit & Jupi!
Why similar: Platformer 22.2%, 1980s 18.2%, Retro 12.2%, Space 10.8%, Action 8.4%
Uncle Kenny has been lured into the woods by a mysterious old friend. He must come out of this alive. ACT 3- DESTROY THEM UNTIL NOTHING IS LEFT. AVAILABLE NOW!!!!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.5%, Platformer 21.1%, Action 8%, 2D Platformer 7.2%, Retro 7.1%
Hop from platform to platform and blast the bugs in your way in this new arcade classic!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Platformer 22%, Shooter 18.7%, Action 12%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%
Grab up to three friends for a lo-fi, bit blasting adventure! Fight your way through unique worlds and play styles to save the galaxy!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Platformer 15.3%, Shooter 13.8%, Minimalist 10.8%, Space 8.2%
A classic shoot 'em up with a modern edge. Galactic Plague throws you into a cosmic nightmare where survival means upgrading your ship, mastering legendary weapons, and battling the relentless Martian invasion. Are you ready to face the chaos?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.9%, Shooter 17.4%, Space 11.9%, 1980s 8.5%, Action 7.3%
Stop the Saturnians is a shooter inspired by classic arcade games. Dodge enemy fire, destroy procedurally generated alien waves and fight massive bosses. Collect resources in the midst of combat to upgrade your ship or improve Earth's defenses. Protect yourself and the planet both!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Space 16.6%, Shooter 13.8%, Character Customization 10.4%, Retro 7.9%
