60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Shooter, Arcade.
Take flight in one of three unique ships to battle a legion of enemies and massive bosses across a city sky, through a dark cave, along the bottom of the sea, and into a secret laboratory! Confront a buff, flamboyant crawfish scientist to retrieve the Power Pearl and save your job!
Electric Crust: Galactic Pizza Delivery
Fifteen stages of side-scrolling arcade shooting, wrapped around the worst pizza delivery route in the galaxy. Bullet patterns, boss tiers, CRT scanlines, and a rank ladder Ace never asked for. One-time purchase. No ads. No IAP. No data collection.
Thundering Skies
A shoot'em up inspired by the 16-bit classics of the genre.
Fifteen stages of side-scrolling arcade shooting, wrapped around the worst pizza delivery route in the galaxy. Bullet patterns, boss tiers, CRT scanlines, and a rank ladder Ace never asked for. One-time purchase. No ads. No IAP. No data collection.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Side Scroller 16.9%, Arcade 10.5%, Old School 9%, Shooter 8.6%
A shoot'em up inspired by the 16-bit classics of the genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Side Scroller 16.7%, Flight 11.2%, Arcade 10.6%, Old School 10.6%
A sci-fi retro side-scrolling shoot-em-up / rescue game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Side Scroller 15.1%, Shooter 10.8%, Arcade 9.6%, Cartoony 9.5%
Blast off for a retro shoot’em up experience filled with clever twists and secrets!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Side Scroller 24.1%, Shooter 13%, Arcade 10.7%, Old School 6.6%
A gritty, non-stop blood bath from the creator of Insanity's Blade, Super Battle Princess Madelyn and the recently released GuardGrave. And a parody of beloved 60s and 70s classic action films, heroes and villains. Deathwish Enforcers... There's gonna be hell to pay!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Arcade 10.2%, Shooter 8.5%, Retro 6.9%
Apidya is making a comeback in this authentic 24-bit pixel remake, built from the ground up, but utterly faithful to the original.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Side Scroller 17%, Flight 10.5%, Shooter 10.1%, Arcade 7.4%
A retro arcade space shooter where you blast alien fleets, dodge bomb swarms, collect power-ups, and fight solo or in local co-op to liberate occupied planets from the mind-controlling energy force code-named Xenmega.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Side Scroller 24.4%, Shooter 13.6%, Arcade 11%, Action 5.4%
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 23.9%, Side Scroller 20.9%, Shooter 12%, Retro 10.4%, Arcade 9.7%
Frenetic action and LCD aesthetic! In this 2D Shoot 'Em Up, switch between a robot hero and his benign tumor to stop a bizarre cult. You have 8 hours to save humanity's memory: defeat grotesque bosses, ride the skies on your Future Board, and master the chaos in a retro-futuristic Tokyo.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Side Scroller 13.9%, Arcade 12.9%, Cartoony 9.6%, Action 8.4%
After a failed spell during a vegetable contest in the Middle Ages, the vegetables come to life and try to invade the civilization. A little witch with her magic powers will need to fight against this invasion.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Side Scroller 19.7%, Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 10.7%, Funny 6.8%
Blast and weave your way through enemy fire while managing a wide variety of ship power-ups in this retro style horizontal shoot-'em-up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Side Scroller 18.4%, Flight 11%, Shooter 9.6%, Arcade 9.2%
Super simple 2D shooter game! Use the two types of shots to push forward.Kick out the swarming zakos and take on the powerful bosses.7 crazy worlds are waiting for your cat!?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Side Scroller 20.2%, Shooter 14.8%, Arcade 13.2%, Retro 6.2%
“METAL SLUG ”, the very first title in SNK’s legendary 2D run & gun action shooting game series where all began, returns to the missions on the Steam gaming platform!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Side Scroller 16.1%, Arcade 14.3%, Shooter 7.4%, Retro 6.9%
In this addictive side-scrolling shoot-em-up from 1982, your mission is to penetrate through four defence rings, and blow up an illegal cache of neutron bombs - an almost impossible feat! Enemy missiles and radar bases track your movements, and the landscape is as treacherous as your enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Side Scroller 18.5%, Flight 13.5%, Shooter 9.2%, Arcade 7.8%
A throwback to the golden age of white-gloved 16-bit video-game mascots, Spectacular Sparky is an action-packed platformer with wacky characters, explosive weapons and boss battles to treasure!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Side Scroller 15.3%, Shooter 10.3%, Flight 9.9%, Old School 9.5%
Try to survive waves of robotic space aliens, and be a true hero to the resistance. Unlock new weapons to help you further in your quest to protect the world from the alien invasion in this classic Arcade style Retro game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Shooter 15.7%, Cartoony 12.5%, Action 9%, Old School 8.4%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Side Scroller 19.3%, Shooter 14.4%, Arcade 10.4%, Cartoony 7.7%
Pilot a powerful starfighter through an endless alien invasion. Rescue the Cubes, survive relentless alien waves, and chase the ultimate high score in this fast-paced arcade space shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Side Scroller 21.7%, Arcade 15.5%, Old School 8.6%, Sci-fi 7.8%
You are the Rendering Ranger, a special forces soldier defending Earth from a devastating alien invasion through nine levels of action platforming as well as blisteringly fast horizontal shooter stages. Originally developed for Super Famicom by Manfred Trenz, creator of the Turrican series.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Side Scroller 21.4%, Shooter 13.2%, Arcade 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%
A retro shooter with a new power: the power to become any ship.Lost in the depths of space, you are a being of pure psychic energy with the uncanny power to take over and control anything you see in order to survive.Built for PC, Enemy Mind lets you battle your way through 70+ waves of challenging enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Side Scroller 15.7%, Shooter 12.9%, Arcade 9.5%, Retro 6.8%
A fast-paced retro arcade shooter inspired by classic 1980s side-scrolling space combat. Weave through organic obstacles, survive relentless enemy waves, and defeat powerful end-level bosses in a pure, skill-driven singleplayer experience.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Side Scroller 19%, Arcade 11.8%, Shooter 9.1%, Retro 7.9%
In the year 2,000,000,009, a team of bounty hunters infiltrates a massive facility swarming with hostile AI. Can they find Zurd?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, Side Scroller 18.8%, Arcade 11.8%, Retro 9.7%, Action 9.3%
Astral Bounty is a demanding 2D arcade side-scroller straight out of the ’90s. Blast through hand-built enemy waves, hunt four bounties, earn credits and blow them on beefy upgrades in the shop. You’re going to need them. 3 difficulty levels, 4 ships, mercy optional.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Arcade 10.7%, Cartoony 8.7%, Old School 8.2%
Inspired by classic titles like Contra and Sunset Riders, Balacera Brothers is a retro run n' gun game full of color, energetic music, and fast-paced action.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Shooter 13.7%, Arcade 10.2%, Retro 8.8%, Cartoony 8%
Battle through 16 action-packed levels, defeat massive alien bosses, unlock powerful ship upgrades, and fight to save humanity in this retro-inspired side-scrolling arcade shooter. Play solo or team up with a friend in local co-op.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Side Scroller 19.3%, Shooter 14.9%, Arcade 14.2%, Action 10%
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 29.2%, Side Scroller 19.6%, Arcade 13.3%, Action 9.8%, Shooter 7.3%
Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.1%, Side Scroller 20%, Shooter 15.8%, Arcade 14.8%, Action 10.5%
Navigate treacherous caverns in RocketShip Go Up, a physics-based 3D game. Master your thrusters to deliver packages, dodge beams, turrets, and falling debris—or speedrun for the fastest flight. Precision is your lifeline.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Side Scroller 19.6%, Flight 18.6%, Arcade 13.2%, Old School 11.3%
A side scrolling shooter with a bullet hell influence. Does it explode? Yes. Everything does. Enemies show their battle damage through having chunks be blown off. There are multiple enemies all with unique behaviours, all which are designed in junction with each other.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Side Scroller 17.2%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 11.5%, Cartoony 10.4%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Side Scroller 20%, Arcade 9.8%, Local Co-Op 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%
Outnumbered and outgunned in deep space? No problem! Turn your enemies' attacks into pure bullet heaven with your shield tech and absorb projectiles to power up your ship and score big! But when your shield expires and it's danger time, you better switch up your strategy fast...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Side Scroller 19.7%, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 9.6%, Retro 8.1%
Arcade shoot-’em-up action is back! Team up with the entire family for explosive action, signature humor and thrilling adventure. Join the Sausage Bomber Corps for daring missions to defend the nations of Relishtonia and more against the world-conquering ambitions from the mysterious Vega Nation.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Side Scroller 17.7%, Arcade 9.5%, Family Friendly 9.1%, Local Co-Op 8.7%
In 1985 N.O.M.A.D. pushed the boundaries of what the 8-bit computers of the day could achieve with both their graphics and their gameplay. A fast-paced, all-out action shoot ’em up, this retro classic still retains a fan base to this day.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Side Scroller 19.9%, Flight 16.5%, Shooter 12.1%, Arcade 10.2%
“METAL SLUG 2”, the 2nd entry in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game returns to the battlefield on the Steam gaming platform!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Arcade 18.3%, Side Scroller 15.7%, Action 12.3%, Retro 6.7%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 34.3%, Side Scroller 24.7%, Shooter 15.7%, Arcade 13.6%, Action 7.1%
Defend the galaxy from vicious space pirates! Seize your foes and fire them back at their allies for devastating destruction in Toaplan's legendary horizontal arcade shooter, now on PC with all-new features and quality-of-life bonuses!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Side Scroller 20.7%, Arcade 11.7%, Old School 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%
Destroy your enemies and use the scraps that come out to destroy them even more! Side-scrolling space fantasy shooting game, that is "Kanamono".
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.1%, Side Scroller 30.9%, Shooter 15.7%, Action 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%
Take flight in your Grand Gyro and shoot down every robot in your path to save the Powerful Monkey Council!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Side Scroller 22%, Flight 16.1%, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 8.4%
Dodge, dash, and blast through five handcrafted worlds in a fast pixel-art arcade shooter built for score chasing, boss fights, and perfect runs. Free demo available.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Side Scroller 16.5%, Arcade 12%, Shooter 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 8%
Thunder Tiger is a fast-paced side-scrolling shoot ’em up, blending 1980s arcade style with futuristic flair. Blast enemies, grab power-ups, and chase high scores in intense 2D stages. Classic retro vibe meets modern gameplay!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Side Scroller 22.6%, Arcade 12.4%, Shooter 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%
The 2D side-scrolling shooter from The Behemoth is back! With your mighty blaster and a group of mysterious kids by your side, destroy the agency and reclaim your spaceship!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Side Scroller 19.9%, Arcade 12.5%, Old School 9.5%, Local Co-Op 8.7%
Proxy Air Force is a 2D Arcade Shoot Them Up game based on the story of the world war which broke out between the US and CES countries in 2020.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 11.5%, Cartoony 9.8%, Retro 8.5%
An old-school horizontal shoot 'em up, heavily inspired by the arcade classics of the 90's!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Side Scroller 21.3%, Shooter 13.7%, Arcade 11.6%, Cartoony 8.6%
22 years after its first appearance, the iconic Platypus is coming back, featuring updated gameplay, new weapons and additional content. Get ready to dive into the heart-pounding action of this fast, frantic, and incredibly fun arcade-style shoot-em-up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Side Scroller 12.9%, Shooter 10.7%, Old School 9%, Arcade 7.8%
Stellar Raid is a side-scrolling run and gun game inspired by the greatest classic games of the genre! With a variety of weapon upgrades at your disposal (including a support drone) you’ll charge through hordes of enemy mercenaries to take down one of the Universe’s most notorious space terrorists!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, Side Scroller 29.5%, Arcade 13.8%, Retro 9.2%, Shooter 8.2%
This is a very challenging, old-school, retro, side-scrolling, sci-fi shooter, with modern twists. You must defend your base against the onslaught of approaching alien attackers. Utilize power-ups and protect your allies and resources. If you miss the arcade games of yesteryear, this is for you.
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Old School 14.8%, Arcade 12.4%, Retro 11.1%
2D horizontal Shoot’em up with Rhythm Game elements. You're María Soliña from Galicia in the XVII Century. Find the three magic objects that will free Galician people from the doom of Noitum, The Night Lord.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, Side Scroller 19.6%, Shooter 15.4%, Arcade 12.4%, Action 10%
A coalition of large corporations trying to destroy the root flowers is invading Daejeon. Protect the root flowers. It's not going to be easy. Because... Roots Need Control.
Why similar: Side Scroller 27.1%, Shooter 16.1%, Arcade 13%, Local Co-Op 7.2%, Retro 6.8%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Side Scroller 19.9%, Shooter 12.3%, Old School 7.7%, Funny 7.3%
In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Side Scroller 20.9%, Retro 10.3%, Shooter 9.8%, Arcade 9.4%
A free-to-play 90s-style bullet-hell shooter with high-res graphics, unlocked 60+ FPS, single-player campaign, and online co-op multiplayer!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Side Scroller 21.3%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 10.5%, Old School 7.2%
An attack by an alien species, emerging from a dimensional rift, has begun! Shoot 'em up your way through 11 levels with the help of the "Alpha Defence Force", consisting of three cybernetically enhanced cats, and defeat screen-sized bosses in this retro 16-bit-inspired Shmup.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.9%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Arcade 12.2%, Shooter 8.4%, Action 8%
Old school side scrolling shoot'em up. Blast through exciting different locations. Defeating waves of defenders until the final boss battle. Attack of the Mechadonk is a indie game developed for fun and learning for the creator.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Side Scroller 18.7%, Shooter 15.8%, Arcade 14.4%, Action 10.8%
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 28%, Arcade 14.6%, Old School 11.8%, Action 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%
Sagittarius is a classic side scrolling space shoot'em up in a modern take. In this epic space game it's up to you to save our solar system from destruction. Fly alone or with a friend in a local multiplayer co-op game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Side Scroller 19.8%, Old School 12.9%, Shooter 10.7%, Local Co-Op 7.6%
Dr Sharkface has plunged the world into chaos and stolen all the kittens. Team up with up to 4 friends and shoot your way through 7 levels of retro-inspired run-and-gun action - packed with wild weapons, huge bosses, and one surprisingly adorable cat.
Why similar: Side Scroller 15%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Action 10.5%, Shooter 9.3%, Arcade 8.8%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Side Scroller 23.3%, Shooter 13.7%, Action 5.4%, Old School 5.1%
Origami Flight is a sidescrolling 2D shoot' em up where you control a paper airplane with a simple but challenging mission: to save the Origami World. Now you must beat 6 different stages with tons of enemies in order to save the Tsuru from the evil Origami Fox.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.7%, Side Scroller 23.8%, Shooter 9.8%, Arcade 9.2%, Colorful 6.9%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Side Scroller 17.9%, Flight 11%, Arcade 9.2%, Old School 7.5%
Cotton, the magical girl shoot-'em-up heroine, is back once again! This time, the adventure leaves the Magical Kingdom behind and heads to Japan!? The original cute-girl side-scrolling shooter is back, bigger and better than ever!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Side Scroller 17.1%, Shooter 16.3%, Arcade 15.4%, Action 10.1%
