60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Shooter, Side Scroller.
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.
Blast off for a retro shoot’em up experience filled with clever twists and secrets!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.9%, Side Scroller 22.7%, Shooter 13.8%, Arcade 10.3%, Action 9%
Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.7%, Side Scroller 17.3%, Shooter 15.3%, Action 15.3%, Arcade 13%
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 34.9%, Side Scroller 26.6%, Shooter 15.1%, Action 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%
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 29.3%, Side Scroller 19%, Shooter 15.6%, Arcade 12.7%, Action 9.7%
This is a side-scrolling shooting game in which you take control of the "Drainus", the Kharlal Empire's most cutting-edge fighter with the ability to absorb energy bullets, and take down the enemy ships zipping through space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45%, Shooter 16.3%, Action 14.2%, Female Protagonist 6.4%, Side Scroller 6%
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 32.3%, Side Scroller 17.5%, Action 11.8%, Arcade 11.1%, Shooter 9.9%
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 27.6%, Side Scroller 16.7%, Shooter 14.9%, Action 13.8%, Arcade 12.3%
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 31.3%, Side Scroller 24.2%, Shooter 15.1%, Arcade 11.1%, Action 9%
The original beautiful girl side-scrolling shooter is back! This work commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Cotton series.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.1%, Shooter 19.1%, Action 17.3%, Arcade 16.5%, Female Protagonist 9%
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 37.9%, Side Scroller 22.3%, Shooter 15.9%, Arcade 12.5%, Action 10.7%
C-RUSH is an old school Shooter, with HD graphics.A new threat is coming from the space; the plasma insects. Exterminate the vermin!!Beat your own score and compare it with the other players !Key Features:- One ship with different positions to use- Different Gameplay according to the positions and shoots- A Schmup where you need...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51.8%, Action 13.8%, Shooter 12.1%, Side Scroller 10.7%, Arcade 8.3%
This book contains several of tamazusa's small-scale STG works, mainly game jam works.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.9%, Action 16.6%, Shooter 16.3%, Side Scroller 14.8%, Arcade 14.2%
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 30%, Shooter 16.2%, Side Scroller 15.2%, Action 15.1%, Arcade 14%
Inspired by classic Commodore 64 and arcade games, Promethium is a hard-as-nails retro inspired side-scrolling shoot-em-up that takes place over numerous levels that get harder and harder. If you’re after a nice calm casual game this isn’t it!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.9%, Side Scroller 17.3%, Action 14.2%, Shooter 14%, Arcade 11%
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 33.5%, Side Scroller 20.5%, Shooter 14.1%, Arcade 9.9%, Action 9.1%
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 30.1%, Side Scroller 21.5%, Shooter 13.9%, Arcade 10.2%, Action 9.4%
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 28.8%, Action 17.2%, Side Scroller 16.2%, Shooter 16.1%, Arcade 13.8%
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 34.3%, Side Scroller 27.2%, Arcade 13%, Shooter 8.4%, Retro 6.1%
R-Type and R-Type II, the legendary coin-op space shooters, are now together on Steam!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.1%, Side Scroller 18.8%, Action 13.3%, Arcade 12.4%, Shooter 6.1%
COTTOn Boomerang, the explosive and timeless witch girl shooting game, is finally back! There are team battles this time! Take full advantage of all the amplified action and push forward!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.1%, Side Scroller 18.3%, Shooter 14.7%, Arcade 12%, Action 9.7%
Celestia is a solo-developed indie game. An angelic bullet-hell shoot-'em-up where you defeat enemies throughout the skies, and relax on a floating island with your companions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.7%, Side Scroller 25%, Shooter 14.2%, Arcade 10.3%, Action 8.7%
Set in the Pumpkin Kingdom which has lost its national treasure—the "Bluewater Willow," this brain-stimulating action-shooter follows Cotton, a witch with the biggest appetite in the universe, and Appli, the most tomboyish girl in the royal family.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.1%, Side Scroller 18.3%, Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 11.9%, Action 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 30.1%, Action 14.9%, Side Scroller 14.7%, Arcade 13.9%, Shooter 9%
Enceladus is a shoot'em up inspired by the Playstation & Saturn era.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.6%, Action 17.1%, Shooter 16.3%, Arcade 14%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%
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 30.8%, Side Scroller 18.9%, Action 16.4%, Shooter 16.3%, Arcade 14.2%
Infinite Shooter is a top down arcade shooting game, also known as a "Shmup", with the emphasis squarely on the action. With no story in the way of your fun, simply choose an opponent and take them down to earn powerful weapons, upgrades, ships, and power-ups!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.4%, Action 19.6%, Shooter 17.2%, Arcade 13.6%, Indie 4.2%
Super Psy Penguin is a Cyber Penguin Hero Simulator in which you play a realistic Cyber Penguin, giving you the power to save the galaxy! The game is inspired by Parodius and Xenon-II and many other Shmups from our childhoods.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.1%, Shooter 21.1%, Arcade 15.6%, Action 12.6%, Indie 2%
In a world devastated by machines, humanity places its last hope in a warrior equipped with special armor. Explore intense stages, face challenging bosses, and fight to reclaim what remains of the planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Side Scroller 18.9%, Action 14.9%, Arcade 13.6%, Shooter 10.8%
The alien invaders have launched their final offensive on an already crippled Terra. Only one brave pilot can turn the tide of war. Cyber Seraph is a boss focused vertical shoot 'em up with unlockable abilities.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 53.6%, Action 15.1%, Side Scroller 9.6%, 2D 6.6%, Shooter 5.6%
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 30.1%, Side Scroller 17.7%, Action 17.2%, Shooter 16.8%, Arcade 13.9%
Love retro shooters? Firebird is a blend of some of our teams favourite games from the space invasion genre. Battle aliens, giant space birds, tractor beams, air burst weapons, robot terrorists and massive motherships in a fight for domination.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.2%, Action 23.9%, Shooter 13.5%, Arcade 12.8%, Retro 6.8%
Take command of an orbiting defense satellite in this action-packed planetary defense shooter. Blast away at waves of incoming asteroids and crafty aliens before they destroy your planet. Scavenge powerful weapons from vanquished alien ships and turn them against your foes. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.8%, Shooter 20%, Action 14.6%, Arcade 14.6%, 2D 3.9%
Lock On. Light Up. Lay Waste. Demon Protocol is a retro arcade space shooter with 25 waves of relentless enemies, 4 brutal bosses, and power-ups to keep you fighting. Choose your difficulty and see how far you can push before the demons win.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37%, Shooter 20.6%, Action 19%, Arcade 12.8%, Retro 3.9%
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 34.5%, Action 19.7%, Shooter 19.3%, Arcade 16.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%
Join Micheal Chang, the Monkey King, on his journey through famous landmarks of ancient China and fight off mythical creatures and legends in this classic arcade shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.2%, Action 23.6%, Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 14.4%, Retro 7.2%
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 31.1%, Side Scroller 22.1%, Arcade 12.4%, Shooter 11.5%, Action 9.7%
냥냥펀치(Nyan-Nyan Punch!)는 귀여운 동물귀 소녀들이 공중에서 1대 1 싸움을 벌이는 액션 게임입니다. 언뜻 보면 슈팅 게임처럼 보이지만 펀치를 날려 시원한 근접 공격으로 싸워야 합니다!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.2%, Side Scroller 22.2%, Shooter 15.2%, Arcade 11.5%, Female Protagonist 7.8%
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 37.4%, Side Scroller 22.9%, Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 9.1%, Action 7.3%
An old-school horizontal shoot 'em up, heavily inspired by the arcade classics of the 90's!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.5%, Side Scroller 20.7%, Shooter 14.9%, Arcade 11.5%, Female Protagonist 7.8%
Monsters and Zombies from all the world are trying to steal the gift packages, they want it all and they want it now. But Santa has guns, big guns!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.9%, Side Scroller 22%, Shooter 19.4%, Action 18.3%, 2D 3.5%
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 41.4%, Shooter 23.8%, Action 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%, Arcade 3.9%
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 27.8%, Side Scroller 20.2%, Shooter 10.6%, Action 9.3%, Arcade 9.3%
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 52.8%, Shooter 15.8%, Action 13.9%, Arcade 8.7%, Female Protagonist 5.5%
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 31.6%, Side Scroller 19.7%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 9.8%, Action 7.6%
High Tension Fever Shooting Game!!!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.5%, Shooter 22.4%, Action 19.9%, Female Protagonist 6.2%, 2D 4.5%
The most secure prison facility in the country is under attack ... The city mayor called personally and asked you to take care of this problem.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Action 22.5%, Side Scroller 21.9%, Shooter 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 9%
A single-stick arcade shoot 'em up inspired by the golden years of retro gaming. Blast to the synthwave beat to combine powerups and destroy waves of invaders. Complete missions, compete on leaderboards, discover secrets, and unlock over 80 unique ships from every era of gaming.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.3%, Side Scroller 19.2%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 10.3%, Rhythm 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 36.4%, Side Scroller 19.9%, Action 16.9%, Arcade 13.8%, Shooter 8.3%
『StanÇact』is a cute and sexy girl-on-girl SHOOT'EM UP. Mai, a military officer, is on her way to quell a riot, but the rioters and the military have teamed up and are on the rampage and the head of the military was the ringleader.Witness one woman's struggle to complete her mission amidst the chaos!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30%, Side Scroller 18.6%, Shooter 12.4%, Action 9.2%, Arcade 8.9%
Project Root the Shoot’em up Evolution.Project Root is a classic shoot’em up with open scenarioswhere the player's skill will be the key to survive.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.4%, Action 19.4%, Shooter 18%, Arcade 11.7%, Indie 3.5%
Reign of Bullets is a shoot ‘em up with epic loot and lots of guns. Upgrade your ship and customize your weapons to build the ultimate fighter plane.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 52.3%, Side Scroller 24.9%, Action 18.8%, Indie 4%
A fast-paced retro shoot-'em-up featuring evolving weapons, intense arcade combat and massive bosses — from one-man studio Psychotic Psoftware.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.2%, Side Scroller 20.1%, Shooter 12.7%, Action 11.9%, Arcade 7.5%
STURMWIND EX is a shoot-em up in the tradition of old arcade games. If it moves - shoot it!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.4%, Side Scroller 19%, Action 13.3%, Shooter 12.9%, Arcade 11.3%
Fly forward and save your swarm in THE LAST LADYBUG - a rail shooter set in a colorful world where the skies are ruled by mechanical monsters and the lands are scorched by destruction!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.3%, Shooter 20.7%, Arcade 18.7%, Action 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%
Verisim Skies is a Vertical Shoot 'Em Up with an emphasis on story and cinematic action. Go forth, Champion. Find your purpose. Fulfill your destiny. Accept your fate.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 55.2%, Action 14.5%, Shooter 13.6%, Arcade 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 4.1%
Sine Mora is a horizontal shoot'em up that provides a unique take on challenge, where time is the ultimate factor.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 56.7%, Side Scroller 13.8%, Arcade 9.9%, Action 9.3%, Shooter 8%
You are a explorer of new planets. As it turned out, other planets are inhabited by shadows that are very hostile. Your task is to survive several waves to win.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.6%, Side Scroller 21.9%, Shooter 19.3%, Action 18%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%
Blast away wasp scum in Wasp Wars: New Wasp Order! Shoot your way through 12 scenic stages of trees, metal, and more, to eliminate the Wasp Army once and for all!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.5%, Side Scroller 19.9%, Shooter 18.8%, Action 17.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%
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 36.2%, Action 20.7%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%
