60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Arcade, Retro.
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!
A shoot'em up inspired by the 16-bit classics of the genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Side Scroller 16.4%, Flight 11.2%, Arcade 10.9%, Old School 10.7%
A sci-fi retro side-scrolling shoot-em-up / rescue game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Side Scroller 14.9%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 9.8%, Cartoony 9.5%
Blast off for a retro shoot’em up experience filled with clever twists and secrets!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Side Scroller 23.8%, Shooter 12.9%, Arcade 11%, Old School 6.7%
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 18.6%, Side Scroller 14.1%, Arcade 10.4%, Shooter 8.4%, Retro 7%
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 23.6%, Side Scroller 20.6%, Shooter 11.9%, Retro 10.6%, Arcade 9.9%
1992's home computer legend Apidya is making a comeback in this authentic 24-bit pixel remake, built from the ground up, but utterly faithful to the original. Take flight in Apidya' Special!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Side Scroller 16.9%, Flight 10.7%, Shooter 10%, Retro 7.4%
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 22.5%, Side Scroller 19.3%, Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 11%, Funny 6.9%
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%, Side Scroller 18.1%, Flight 11%, Shooter 9.5%, Arcade 9.4%
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 23.1%, Side Scroller 13.4%, Arcade 13%, Cartoony 9.8%, Retro 8.5%
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 25.1%, Side Scroller 19.9%, Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Side Scroller 14.5%, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 10.5%, Retro 7.1%
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 20.5%, Side Scroller 18.2%, Flight 13.5%, Shooter 9.1%, Arcade 8%
“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 18.3%, Side Scroller 15.5%, Arcade 14.7%, Shooter 7.4%, Retro 7%
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%, Side Scroller 15%, Shooter 10.1%, Flight 9.9%, Old School 9.6%
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 25.2%, Shooter 15.5%, Cartoony 12.6%, Action 8.8%, 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 26.1%, Side Scroller 19.1%, Shooter 14.2%, Arcade 10.7%, Cartoony 7.8%
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 27.4%, Side Scroller 18.5%, Arcade 12.1%, Retro 9.8%, Action 9.1%
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 22.2%, Shooter 13.5%, Arcade 10.3%, Retro 8.9%, Cartoony 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 28.3%, Side Scroller 21.1%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%
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%, Side Scroller 15.5%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 9.7%, Retro 6.9%
Take to your ship to ensure the survival of humanity against an alien force determined to see you fail. Customize your ship with upgrades to raise your chance of success. Take a friend into battle to immediately become a stronger force and watch each others tail
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Side Scroller 19.1%, Shooter 14.8%, Arcade 14.6%, Action 9.8%
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 26.4%, Side Scroller 18.7%, Arcade 12%, Shooter 9%, Retro 8%
Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Side Scroller 19.8%, Shooter 15.7%, Arcade 15.2%, Action 10.3%
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 21.2%, Side Scroller 17.4%, Arcade 9.7%, Family Friendly 9.2%, Local Co-Op 8.7%
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 24.3%, Side Scroller 19.4%, Flight 18.7%, Arcade 13.5%, Old School 11.5%
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 21.4%, Side Scroller 16.9%, Shooter 12.9%, Arcade 11.8%, Cartoony 10.5%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Side Scroller 19.7%, Arcade 10.1%, Local Co-Op 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%
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 28.8%, Side Scroller 19.3%, Arcade 13.7%, Action 9.7%, Shooter 7.2%
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 25.1%, Side Scroller 19.3%, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 9.9%, Retro 8.2%
“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: Arcade 19%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Side Scroller 15.7%, Action 12.3%, Retro 6.9%
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 21.7%, Side Scroller 19.6%, Flight 16.5%, Shooter 12%, Arcade 10.5%
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 24.2%, Side Scroller 20.4%, Arcade 12%, Old School 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%
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 32.9%, Side Scroller 30.7%, Shooter 15.6%, Action 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%
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 23.4%, Side Scroller 21.7%, Flight 16.2%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 8.6%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 33.6%, Side Scroller 24.7%, Shooter 15.4%, Arcade 14.1%, Action 7.2%
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%, Side Scroller 19.6%, Arcade 12.7%, Old School 9.6%, Local Co-Op 8.7%
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 25.6%, Side Scroller 22.2%, Arcade 12.7%, Shooter 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%
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 17.6%, Side Scroller 12.7%, Shooter 10.5%, Old School 9.1%, Arcade 7.9%
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 26.6%, Shooter 15.9%, Arcade 13.3%, Local Co-Op 7.2%, Retro 6.9%
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 24.3%, Shooter 12.9%, Arcade 11.8%, Cartoony 9.9%, Retro 8.6%
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 27.3%, Arcade 14.9%, Old School 11.8%, Action 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%
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 23.2%, Side Scroller 21%, Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 10.8%, Old School 7.3%
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%, Side Scroller 29.1%, Arcade 14.2%, Retro 9.4%, Shooter 8.1%
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 20.3%, Retro 10.5%, Shooter 9.9%, Arcade 9.6%
An old-school horizontal shoot 'em up, heavily inspired by the arcade classics of the 90's!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Side Scroller 21%, Shooter 13.6%, Arcade 11.9%, Cartoony 8.7%
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 22.4%, Side Scroller 19.6%, Shooter 12.2%, Old School 7.8%, Funny 7.5%
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 25.6%, Side Scroller 18.5%, Shooter 15.7%, Arcade 14.8%, Action 10.6%
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 23.9%, Side Scroller 19.5%, Old School 13%, Shooter 10.6%, Local Co-Op 7.7%
Something mysterious is happening in the pumpkin patch this Halloween! You control Pumpkin Man, a humanoid pumpkin thing animated by occult forces on a quest to discover why things are so creepy. And you vomit candy corn.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Side Scroller 18.5%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 9.8%, Cartoony 8.5%
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 22.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Old School 14.9%, Arcade 12.7%, Retro 11.3%
“METAL SLUG X”, one of the most highly praised titles in the series among Metal Slug fans for its refined balance and game volume, heads out to the Steam gaming platform!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Arcade 15.9%, Side Scroller 13.7%, Co-op 7.8%, Retro 7.7%
Three years after Sengoku Ace. The long-awaited sequel arrives!! Saikyo's side-scrolling shooter. The first installment!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Side Scroller 15.9%, Shooter 13.8%, Arcade 13.4%, Action 8.6%
Shoot lasers in space because a fish told you to. Ernesto's Asteroid Arcade is a twin-stick side-scrolling space shoot-em-up which tells the story of a man side-scrolling in space and shooting-em-up with twin-sticks. This game has at least 2 characters in it.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Side Scroller 17.7%, Shooter 15.7%, Arcade 15.3%, Action 11%
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 31.3%, Side Scroller 23.4%, Shooter 9.7%, Arcade 9.5%, Colorful 7.1%
Blast your way through a myriad of extra-terrestrial incursions in this arcade-style scrolling shooter! Pilot the ship Habroxia through 15 levels featuring intense boss fights, rescue missions, shifting perspectives, and untold surprises.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Side Scroller 19.3%, Shooter 15.4%, Arcade 14.4%, 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 29.8%, Shooter 16.2%, Arcade 14.2%, Family Friendly 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%
Jetpack George! is a fun and addictive endless runner where George the cat must try to eat all the cans of tuna without getting wasted by rockets!
Why similar: Side Scroller 22.4%, Flight 18.7%, Arcade 12.7%, Cartoony 11%, Funny 7.9%
ATOMIC GUARDIANS is a fully CO-OP arcade retro shoot 'em up, where one player flies the ship, and the other player mans the shields. Fight your way through a never ending horde of Brutal Bosses, Alien Monsters and Gigantic Asteroids as you rack up a new world-wide high score. Play with up to three friends, and see how long you can last!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Shooter 13.7%, Arcade 12.5%, Old School 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%
Wreck the Insects - An arcade-style shootem' up with a floral twist!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Shooter 15.3%, Arcade 13%, Cartoony 10.8%, Funny 8.4%
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 33.6%, Arcade 16.6%, Old School 9.7%, Action 6.4%, 2D 6.4%
