60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Arcade, Action, 2D, Retro.
Shoot down incoming missiles before they tear apart your pixel city, where every pixel can be destroyed. Draw your own buildings and missiles, arrange them into story acts with your own dialogue, and publish it all to the Workshop.
Tiger Heli
Take off on a classic arcade journey with Tiger-Heli, Toaplan's pioneering vertical shooter that set the stage for an entire genre. Now available on PC with a host of modern upgrades!
Flying Shark
Experience Toaplan's arcade shooter Flying Shark (AKA Sky Shark) on PC with the latest quality-of-life features. Ride through the skies as they burn in a rain of armor-piercing bullets! You have been chosen for the mission. Because you are the best pilot there is!
Take off on a classic arcade journey with Tiger-Heli, Toaplan's pioneering vertical shooter that set the stage for an entire genre. Now available on PC with a host of modern upgrades!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Arcade 20.2%, Action 11%, 1980s 10.4%, Retro 9%
Experience Toaplan's arcade shooter Flying Shark (AKA Sky Shark) on PC with the latest quality-of-life features. Ride through the skies as they burn in a rain of armor-piercing bullets! You have been chosen for the mission. Because you are the best pilot there is!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Arcade 22.5%, Action 20.9%, Retro 15.6%, 2D 7.4%
Artificial intelligence threatens the galaxy. Buckle up and fight computing power with the only power that counts: FIREPOWER! Experience Toaplan's brain-melting Slap Fight (AKA Alcon) with its gauge-based power-ups and strategic gameplay. Now on PC with the latest features!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Arcade 22.3%, Action 21.2%, Retro 15.3%, 2D 7.5%
“SHOCK TROOPERS ”, the fan favorite 2D top-down view action shooting game released exclusively on NEOGEO MVS in 1997, returns to the battlefield on Steam!Progress through the battlefield, choosing the best routes and strategy!
Why similar: Arcade 26.5%, Action 24.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Retro 19.2%, 2D 8.8%
The timeless masterpiece that has taken the world by storm is here! Eating all Pac-Dots while dodging the ghosts!
Why similar: Action 26.9%, Arcade 25.9%, Retro 22.6%, Pixel Graphics 13.9%, 2D 8.7%
In a world where humans are used as power supplies, only one man has the will to change it all! Iro Hero is a sci-fi adventure with beautiful pixel art graphics inspired by many old-school classics. Staged across 9 action-packed levels, Iro Hero features a unique and fresh four-color polarity system, with interactive elements, puzzles,...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Action 17.8%, Arcade 17.4%, Retro 17%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%
Welcome to a world of dangerous rectangles where quick reflexes and maneuvering will help you keep breathing... Well, for at least a few more seconds! Two buttons. Life or death. How long can you survive? Okay, so you died. Try Again. Die. One more time. Die. Just one more. Die. One more!
Why similar: Action 22.5%, Arcade 21.9%, 1980s 21.3%, Pixel Graphics 13%, Retro 11.5%
A retro arcade shooter with one-bit graphics
Why similar: Arcade 23.8%, 1980s 22.6%, Retro 18.3%, Pixel Graphics 14.7%, Action 13.9%
Relive that pure arcade thrill that you haven't experienced... in a long time! Load up on unique power-ups to create deadly combinations, unlock new ships with unique abilities, and defeat numerous bosses along the way.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Arcade 18.2%, Action 18%, Retro 14.9%, 1980s 13.9%
A synthetic race has come to your planet to steal your technology, And you have to fight them off. Fight off the Tecroroid invasion as they sent wave after wave of enemies to the planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28%, Arcade 21.9%, Retro 18.3%, Action 15%, 2D 8.5%
Hurley The Hyrax is an arcade-style game inspired by early 1980s arcade classics. The devious Serval Squad has taken all your flowers! You must bring them all back to your cave to move on to the next level. Fight the servals with various power-ups and your...tongue...? How far can you make it?
Why similar: Arcade 24.6%, Retro 20.5%, 1980s 17.7%, Pixel Graphics 14.2%, Action 7.8%
An arcade shoot 'em up where you brave a hostile asteroid field as one of five ace pilots, battling space pirates and aliens for the energy-rich crystals that keep your stranded world-ship alive. Push your luck to the edge and upgrade your ship between runs if you make it home.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Arcade 19.9%, Action 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%, Retro 11.2%
8-bit hero Horace is often considered the unofficial mascot of the ZX Spectrum. In later years he’d go skiing and battle spiders, but the 1982 game Hungry Horace – now remastered on Steam for your gaming pleasure – saw him run around a maze eating flowers, ringing alarms and avoiding angry parkies.
Why similar: Arcade 22.9%, Retro 17.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.8%, Action 13.5%, 1980s 9.9%
1982 is a FREE retro inspired blasta-thon that will test your gaming skills to the max.
Why similar: Retro 21.5%, Arcade 20%, 1980s 18.8%, Pixel Graphics 14.4%, Action 12.2%
A brand-new entry in the classic high-octane car chase action series, Route16, originally released in the 1980s. Take down the revived Kanharoo Gang with the evolved MAD X-R!
Why similar: Arcade 21%, Action 20.4%, 1980s 17.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.9%, Retro 12.3%
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 20.5%, Arcade 18.4%, Action 18.4%, 1980s 14.4%, Retro 9.1%
Star Razer is a shooter game inspired by the Vectrex game Asteroids, with a hint of Geometry Wars. You must face successive waves of enemies and achieve the highest score (online). The game is exclusively played with mouse and keyboard (for now).
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Action 22.6%, Arcade 21.9%, 1980s 21.4%, 2D 7.7%
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: Arcade 25.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, 1980s 16.1%, Action 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%
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 23.2%, Retro 20.5%, Arcade 16.7%, Action 12.6%, 1980s 12.3%
In this simple twist on classic arcade block-breakers, originally released in 1987, take on the challenge of 100 fiendish levels. Contains the Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum versions of the game.
Why similar: Retro 22.3%, Arcade 20.4%, Pixel Graphics 13.8%, Action 13.2%, 1980s 12.4%
Pure arcade survival! Guide an unstoppable Neo snake through 50+ devious stages. Eat, shoot, and chase the hi-score in this synthwave-fueled tribute to the 80's.
Why similar: Action 22.5%, Arcade 22.1%, 1980s 21.8%, Retro 19.4%, Score Attack 7.1%
Catch hearts, Crush bunnies, Shoot the bad guys
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Retro 20.2%, Action 19.8%, Arcade 19.8%, Pixel Graphics 16%
A fast-paced, Egyptian-themed jousting tournament recalls 1980's classic arcade action. Glypha is a rewrite of the classic shareware game from the early B&W Macintosh days. Smoother, faster, and harder than you remember.
Why similar: Retro 23.9%, Arcade 18.9%, 1980s 18.3%, Action 16.9%, Pixel Graphics 15.6%
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: Retro 17.1%, Arcade 16.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Pixel Graphics 13.6%, Action 12.5%
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 25.9%, Retro 18.1%, Arcade 16%, Action 12.6%, 1980s 12.4%
Defend two iconic cities in this horizontal flying combat game with block-by-block destruction physics. Choose from four ships with unique abilities, combine 36 weapon loadouts, and fight through dynamic weather and day-night cycles. Full local co-op. Custom wave builder included.
Why similar: Destruction 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Arcade 17.1%, Action 15.6%, Retro 9%
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 23.2%, Arcade 20.3%, Action 20.1%, 1980s 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%
Retro shooting, perfected. Blast and dash through in a gorgeous retro 2D world! Explore and fight your way out of the arcade machine!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Arcade 19.3%, Action 17.2%, Retro 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%
If Twin Breaker was a brick breaker about space, Tri Breaker is a brick breaker on steroids, and this go-around, it’s all about time. Explore 40 stages spread across periods of galactic history, and obliterate the brick-breaking formula.
Why similar: Arcade 25.8%, Action 19.4%, 1980s 17.9%, Pixel Graphics 13%, Retro 12.8%
In this simple riff on an arcade classic, released in 1983 for home microcomputers by famed game developer/publisher Ocean Software, guide a small frog across a busy road, then across logs floating in a river, to reach safety on the other side.
Why similar: Retro 24.3%, Arcade 22.8%, Action 17.6%, 1980s 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 10%
Annalynn is a 2D platformer made in the style of arcade games from the early '80s. Collect the coins, grab the bonus foods, and turn the tables with blinding rubies! Think you've got what it takes to go for the high score?
Why similar: Arcade 23.7%, Action 18%, 1980s 17.4%, Retro 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%
Get ready for classic shoot-'em-up action in Toaplan's Fire Shark, now on PC with modern updates. An evil and overwhelmingly powerful military force is about to take over not only a small country, but the whole world... Defeat the enemy and accept your place of honor!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Arcade 22%, Action 20.7%, Retro 15.4%, Score Attack 7.7%
Take a trip down memory lane and relive the magical times of the 8-Bit era with a collection of Namco’s hits and long-lost treasures in Namco Museum Archives Volume 2.
Why similar: Arcade 29.6%, Action 26.5%, Retro 24.4%, Pixel Graphics 16.8%, Singleplayer 2.6%
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 25.4%, Arcade 18.4%, Action 15.3%, 1980s 10%, Retro 9.7%
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 23.4%, Action 18.2%, Retro 17%, Arcade 16.6%, 1980s 11.1%
An 8-bit style vertical SHMUP (very loosely) based on the writings of H.P. Lovecraft.
Why similar: Arcade 27.1%, Action 21.1%, 1980s 14.3%, Retro 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%
Play three* tiny BolHut games developed for April Fools! *There might be a fourth game inside.
Why similar: Arcade 26.7%, Retro 22.1%, Pixel Graphics 15.3%, Action 14.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.5%
The Strait of Hormuz Mini Arcade is a retro-style 2D shooter where world economy is at risk! Shoot down attacking speedboats and missile launchers to protect vital shipping lanes. Forget high scores—your real objective is keeping global oil prices low to prevent total recession! Or switch sides...
Why similar: Arcade 25.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Retro 20.7%, Action 19.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%
Storm's Harvest is a 2D retro-style arcade game where you play as a ghost harvesting as many pumpkins as you can before sunrise.
Why similar: Arcade 32.3%, Action 18%, 1980s 16.4%, Retro 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%
You are Vakimoh. They are the Venkazoids. Fight for your life in this quick and brutal arcade-style shooter. Can you escape your cage?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, Arcade 20.5%, Action 17.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Retro 10.5%
Pirate's Peril is an arcade shooter themed in the world of pirates on the open sea!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Action 25%, Arcade 24.4%, Pixel Graphics 15.9%, 2D 7.7%
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 23.2%, Arcade 20.2%, Action 17%, Retro 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%
Four screens. Four characters. One life. Control all four at once in a challenging 2D platformer where one death resets every screen. Master 370 stages (10 INTRO + 360 main stages), collect every star, beat your best times, and create and share stages through Steam Workshop.
Why similar: Moddable 48.8%, Action 26.3%, Pixel Graphics 16.3%, 2D 6%, Singleplayer 2.6%
Mega Kaiju Boom Ball is a giant monster-themed break-em-up developed with retro 8-bit constraints in mind. The game mixes the dynamics of breakout, pinball and legendary kaiju into a unique and action-packed 8-bit experience. Can you save the world from a kaiju invasion using just a ball and paddle?
Why similar: 1980s 24.2%, Retro 20.4%, Arcade 16.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, Action 11.8%
Inspired by the heyday of 8-bit arcade gaming, Crome: Before Purgatory is an intense space shoot em' up experience. Play as the Galactic Consul's best star pilot, Crome, and fend off endless the hoards of invaders while competing for the top score on the global leaderboard.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Action 24%, Retro 17.1%, Arcade 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%
Aliens are attacking Tokyo and kidnapping its citizens to transform them into mutants! Pilot the StarBurner to battle enemy waves, rescue helpless humans, and survive relentless alien attacks in this fast-paced arcade shooter.
Why similar: Arcade 25.4%, Retro 16.4%, Action 15.2%, 1980s 13.8%, Score Attack 12.8%
The unpredictable ten-billion watt Electro-Blob is back in a whole new action game, and this time your mission is to try and contain it in less than a 20% section of the arena! Hunters will keep you on your toes, because if they touch you, it will spark yet another golden Electro-Blob to conquer!
Why similar: Action 25.5%, Arcade 24.8%, 1980s 24.2%, Retro 14.3%, 2D 9.5%
Marimoth is a short shoot 'em up that puts in control of a moth whose shots bounce off the walls. Calculate your aim, evade enemy attacks by learning their patterns and collect coins to power up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Arcade 19.7%, Retro 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 13.6%, Action 12.4%
In Jerry Frog's Retro Arcade asteroids from space have hit the city. Jerry Frog must help rescue the citizens, so they can relocate to a safer area. Reach the highest score in "High Score Mode".
Why similar: Action 26.9%, 1980s 18.8%, Retro 16.8%, Arcade 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.5%
It's breakout. You know breakout.. Contains: one paddle, ball(s) and blocks. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Beat the campaign, then build cursed levels in the editor and share them on the Workshop. The ball does not care about your plans..
Why similar: Arcade 27.5%, Action 19.6%, Level Editor 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 11%, 2D 10%
Zamarian is a fast-paced shoot 'em up classic arcade action game brought to you in an exciting, colorful, and challenging new way!
Why similar: Action 30.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Arcade 24.8%, Retro 19.6%
Take a trip down memory lane and relive the magical times of the Nintendo Entertainment System with a collection of Namco’s hits and long-lost treasures in Namco Museum Archives Volume 1.
Why similar: Arcade 29.2%, Action 26%, Retro 25.4%, Pixel Graphics 17.1%, Singleplayer 2.3%
Yet Another Breakout Game In The Store. And who doesn't love it?Try to destroy the Haunted Cemetery while Reaper's watches.
Why similar: Arcade 25.6%, Retro 21.4%, Action 18.8%, Destruction 13.3%, Score Attack 11.7%
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 28.1%, Arcade 22.2%, Action 12.5%, Retro 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%
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 22%, Arcade 20.3%, Action 18.5%, Retro 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%
An arcade style game where you play as an animal hopping around a road trying to crash cars. Work your way through different levels or play in survival mode - how many can you crash before you're run over?
Why similar: 1980s 24.8%, Arcade 21.1%, Retro 17.3%, Action 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%
Brick breaker arcade action with unique features
Why similar: Arcade 32%, 1980s 30.4%, Action 25.5%, 2D 9.3%, Singleplayer 2.8%
My Nuclear Octopus is a psychedelic retro arcade game for fans of pure out-and-out arcade blasters that takes two minutes to learn and hours to master! It's an overload of sight and sound for you to lose yourself in. Can you make it to the top of the leaderboard?
Why similar: Retro 19.7%, Action 17.2%, Arcade 13.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.2%, 1980s 11.4%
