60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Arcade, Singleplayer, Shoot 'Em Up.
First instalment in the series of 2D action side-scrollers, taking place in very distant galaxy and not so distant future. Gameplay main hallmarks are fast-paced laser guns shootouts, punch 'n' kick combats, managing obby-like obstacles, using wits in overcoming deadly traps and witty dialogues.
Ernesto's Asteroid Arcade
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.
Singularity Strike
Are you ready to aid Era-bus in its relentless quest for vengeance and consume everything in your path? Defeat the Hu-bon empire in this unique SHMUP/STG experience!
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 23.7%, Action 16.8%, Arcade 15.5%, Adventure 14.2%, Side Scroller 13.7%
Are you ready to aid Era-bus in its relentless quest for vengeance and consume everything in your path? Defeat the Hu-bon empire in this unique SHMUP/STG experience!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.2%, Arcade 17.5%, Action 14.4%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Sci-fi 7.7%
NARWHAR Project Hornwhale - the ray themed roaming 16-bit style action shmup.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Action 21%, Adventure 18.9%, Side Scroller 15.1%, Arcade 11.9%
Firehunt is a prologue for the main story One Way Road. Take part in space battles as you travel across the galaxy and fight to save humanity. This cinematic narrative driven action-focused space shooter, will take you on a journey into the near future, and put the destiny of mankind in your hands.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Side Scroller 16.2%, Arcade 13.8%, Action 10%, Adventure 9.6%
Betrayed by her cut-throat crew, Luna Starr - former Space Pirate Captain turned bounty hunter - has a score to settle. As Luna, travel to 5 exotic planets to track down your mutinous mates, and face them in Bullet Hell dogfights to the death!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31%, Action 12.7%, Side Scroller 11.5%, Arcade 10.3%, Sci-fi 8.8%
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 25.5%, Side Scroller 17.1%, Arcade 16.4%, Action 15.6%, Female Protagonist 6.8%
Starxia is an old-fashioned side-scrolling space shooter. Step into the role of a Pilot and use your ship to eliminate hordes of fierce enemies. A compelling story and many interesting characters await you in this adventure. Take over the controls and fly into the vacuum of space. Let the hunt begin
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Side Scroller 23.1%, Arcade 15%, Action 10.3%, Sci-fi 6.1%
Herodes is an exhilarating shoot 'em up game set in a future where cutting-edge technology meets the depths of the human body. Step into the role of a courageous agent tasked with the ultimate mission: saving humanity from a mysterious and deadly virus that defies all known cures.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Action 16.9%, Arcade 16.2%, Adventure 13.9%, Side Scroller 13.5%
Torico's b-day gift hunt - Toriko slept peacefully, looking forward to the upcoming party on her birthday, but bad luck - all the gifts were stolen! Restore justice and return the gifts to their place in this game inspired by the classic platformers of the 90s!
Why similar: Side Scroller 26%, Arcade 22.2%, Adventure 20.3%, Action 20.3%, 2D 7.5%
Speyarranoth is a classic sci-fi space asteroid shooter in 3D. You control the game using WASD and shoot with the space key. It's wonderful to just blast full speed through the asteroid fields lasers ablaze and enjoy the explosive light show.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.8%, Side Scroller 19.9%, Arcade 14.6%, Action 10.5%, Sci-fi 9.7%
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 35.9%, Side Scroller 22.1%, Arcade 16.4%, Action 12.7%, Space 6.2%
Simple remake of Space Invaders adding destructions and physics
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31%, Arcade 18.4%, Action 17.9%, Futuristic 8.9%, Sci-fi 6.6%
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 31.5%, Side Scroller 17.7%, Action 17.3%, Arcade 16.3%, Sci-fi 7.7%
Join the High Commander as the eternally loyal Green in an epic journey to save the Blues from the menace of the Greys and their evil Red Gems!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.8%, Action 19.7%, Arcade 19.4%, Sci-fi 8.9%, Space 7.4%
An unknown force from a parallel reality trapped Earth’s energy in three runes. The best resistance fighters have been sent on a critical mission to destroy the runes and seal the dimensional rift.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Side Scroller 20.5%, Arcade 17.3%, Action 16.9%, Futuristic 6.5%
Clean up the mine and uncover its secrets in this game inspired by classic 90s platformers!
Why similar: Side Scroller 25.6%, Arcade 22.1%, Adventure 20.8%, Action 20.7%, 2D 7.4%
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 28.7%, Action 18.2%, Side Scroller 18%, Arcade 18%, Space 7%
Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.9%, Action 18.9%, Side Scroller 18.5%, Arcade 18.5%, Space 6.1%
Bubble hunt - a game in which you need to pop bubbles with the help of a gorpoon on a chain.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.7%, Action 20.7%, Arcade 20%, Adventure 19.9%, 2D 5.8%
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 31.3%, Side Scroller 17.7%, Action 17.1%, Arcade 15.1%, Sci-fi 6.2%
Sun Blast is the best 3d space shooter on Steam. Earn upgrades as you fight your way through a huge seleciton of levels. Full gamepad support!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43%, Action 16.6%, Arcade 13.6%, Adventure 9.9%, Space 7.1%
Create your own bosses to battle in this arcade action and adventure. Yep, there is a story as well as pure action modes for those who want to blast things. Explore worlds while you upgrade your tech and improve your base. Make new friends, adopt pets and even fly a kite.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.5%, Action 19.4%, Adventure 17.2%, Arcade 15.4%, 2D 6.3%
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 29%, Side Scroller 21.3%, Arcade 13.4%, Action 10.8%, Sci-fi 6.6%
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 41.7%, Arcade 13%, Sci-fi 12.4%, Action 11.8%, Female Protagonist 10.3%
In this arcade style shoot em up that lets you earn more punishing difficulties, you are Sylvester, a hero pilot in his glory days turned space janitor on a space station. After an attack on said post, it is up to him to retrieve the fabled Fang Shards. Turn your Beast Mode on, you're going to need it.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.7%, Action 24.9%, Arcade 20.7%, 2D 8.1%, Indie 5.6%
Embark on a thrilling journey as a space mercenary! Customize your ships with powerful weapons and modules, choose contracts and destinations, and battle enemy fleets and epic bosses. Your decisions shape the universe around you, so forge your path in this action-packed space shooter!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Side Scroller 17.2%, Arcade 15.9%, Action 11.5%, Futuristic 8.5%
Super Chain Crusher Horizon is the largest, longest, most incredible PC shooting game in history with a two-player mode that is revolutionary. And, it’s loaded with game modes that solve the problems had by most shoot ‘em ups.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.9%, Arcade 25.4%, Action 13.3%, 2D 9.3%, Indie 3%
STURMWIND EX is a shoot-em up in the tradition of old arcade games. If it moves - shoot it!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Side Scroller 17.6%, Action 14.3%, Arcade 13.9%, Sci-fi 9.3%
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 28.3%, Action 19.2%, Arcade 17.9%, Side Scroller 17.1%, Sci-fi 6.5%
Once more, the hunt for Youkai begins! Across the ocean in a city far, far away, the side-scrolling shoot 'em up action of our two protagonists unfolds! Complete the Pietà of struggle that burns blue with its raging barrage!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Side Scroller 17.8%, Action 16.2%, Arcade 16.1%, Adventure 11%
Cross the universe, shoot aliens, upgrade your weapons and face powerful bosses with AB in this retro inspired lateral shoot 'em up to save the world. Adventure into Campaign Mode or face the never-ending waves of Endless Mode with suitable challenges for all skill levels.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Side Scroller 12.1%, Arcade 12%, Action 9.1%, Adventure 7.7%
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 28.9%, Side Scroller 21.1%, Arcade 15.7%, Action 10.7%, Sci-fi 8.7%
ASTRO: The Beginning is a dynamic side scrolling shoot 'em up about a close-knit space team caught in a clusterf*ck of epic proportions.Unravel the evil plans of your foes and secrets of world order while taking down various types of enemies and engaging in crazy boss battles.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Action 16%, Side Scroller 14.7%, Adventure 13.9%, Arcade 10.8%
Carve the path to victory with kamikaze attacks! Blow away enemies with outlandish weapons, then become your own projectile and take the rest out in a blaze of explosive glory! A self destructive shmup where you devastate everything in your wake. "Squadron, charge~!"
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, Side Scroller 20.6%, Arcade 12.5%, Action 12.3%, Female Protagonist 10%
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 33.8%, Side Scroller 27.5%, Arcade 17.5%, Action 6.7%, 2D 6.4%
The world has been taken over by an alien invasion. On the eve of destruction, humanity called out for their last hope. Takotan we need your help!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Action 26.1%, Adventure 22%, Arcade 15.6%, Indie 5.9%
Survive 10 enemy stages! Shoot 'Em Up style, spaceship game, in pixel art and 8-bit retro music! Evolve your shot to the maximum level, use the energy bar for upgrades, and special abilities! Advance each stage by defeating Bosses and enemies to collect new skills, transformations and extra lives!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.8%, Action 13.7%, Adventure 13.5%, Space 9.1%, Arcade 7%
Jet Gunner is reloaded, remade and refueled for a new explosive 8-bit adventure. Relive the past glory days where VHS was king, phones didn't have screens and you'd have to blow into a cartridge to get your gaming fix.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Arcade 16.4%, Side Scroller 15.9%, Action 12.6%, Adventure 11.2%
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 28.4%, Side Scroller 21.4%, Arcade 14.8%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Action 7.1%
Dodge enemy beams with your space fighter, kill huge bosses, and sing along to seven distinct songs in this unique rock opera videogame.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.9%, Action 16.9%, Arcade 16.7%, Sci-fi 6.7%, Space 5.5%
The original beautiful girl side-scrolling shooter is back! This work commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Cotton series.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.8%, Arcade 23%, Action 21.4%, Female Protagonist 15.8%, Singleplayer 1.1%
Featuring six levels of intense shooting action, Tiamat X is a rip-snortin tribute to the side-scrolling space shooters of yesteryear, and would be right at home blazing away on the screen of a booming, beer-stained arcade cabinet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.6%, Arcade 25.7%, Action 25.7%, Indie 4.9%
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 31.4%, Side Scroller 19.2%, Arcade 14%, Action 11.3%, Sci-fi 7.5%
A space shooter inspired by old school games. You set the order of the levels, get new weapons and upgrades. Each stage has a boss and a sub-boss with unique skills and challenges.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Action 19.7%, Adventure 17.7%, Side Scroller 15.4%, Arcade 12.1%
R-Type and R-Type II, the legendary coin-op space shooters, are now together on Steam!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.3%, Side Scroller 19.4%, Arcade 16.9%, Action 15.8%, 2D 3.6%
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 29.4%, Side Scroller 18.3%, Arcade 17.8%, Action 17.4%, Female Protagonist 5.5%
Chronoblast Maximum Force is a fast paced bullet shooter inspired by arcade classics. Keep your finger on the trigger at all times in this challenging arcade game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37%, Action 28.6%, Arcade 20%, 2D 8.1%, Indie 6.3%
Star Tank is a shmup with eighties aesthetics, a mixture of styles (Galaga-Operation Wolf). A difficult game that requires great control skills. 20 stages. 5 bosses. Various enemies. Become an expert pilot of a StarTank!!!!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Side Scroller 17.6%, Arcade 15.4%, Action 11.5%, Adventure 10.3%
Master a modular arsenal and survive a biomechanical nightmare in this intense cinematic shmup. Face grotesque aberrations, unlock achievements, and conquer the hardcore mode. The first level of an expanding saga!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Side Scroller 20.7%, Arcade 11.8%, Action 9.3%, Sci-fi 6.8%
Galaxy Dreamer is an 2D old-school vertical space shooter that will remind you of your childhood.Сontrol a spaceship and shoot your opponents alone or with a friend! You can choose from a dozen spaceships and weapons to destroy a variety of enemies and BOSSES!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.2%, Action 20.8%, Arcade 20.5%, Space 10.3%, 2D 6.9%
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 49.7%, Side Scroller 24.3%, Action 21.2%, Indie 4.9%
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 33.4%, Action 22.6%, Arcade 21.8%, Sci-fi 7.4%, Space 7.3%
Barback is a 1980s arcade action run and gun game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.6%, Action 25.6%, Arcade 23.9%, 2D 7.9%, Indie 1.9%
Killing zombies never gets old, but sometimes you just need a break. Get back to some serious old-school gaming with Syder Arcade! Syder Arcade is a love letter to Amiga games of the ‘90s, no coins, no upgrade grinding, just your tenacity and a motherload of alien invaders.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.9%, Arcade 15.6%, Action 11.7%, Side Scroller 10.7%, Sci-fi 7.6%
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 33.6%, Side Scroller 18.1%, Action 17.2%, Arcade 15.3%, Sci-fi 9.4%
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 54.7%, Action 17.3%, Arcade 11.9%, Side Scroller 11.7%, Indie 4.4%
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 30.2%, Side Scroller 19.5%, Arcade 13%, Action 8.7%, 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 34.6%, Side Scroller 21.7%, Arcade 14%, Action 11.2%, Sci-fi 7%
Epic Pandemonium is a classic run-and-gun action game with a strong focus on boss battles. Inspired by the 16-bit Contra saga.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.4%, Arcade 17.6%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Action 11.1%, Adventure 6.9%
Future, Robots have invaded the planet and terrorized cities. Artificial intelligence is out of control. Only the Hero can stop this madness.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Adventure 23.3%, Action 22%, Arcade 19%, 2D 5.6%
