60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Pixel Graphics, Side Scroller, Shoot 'Em Up.
Project Sentinel is a 16-bit inspired run and gun platformer that blends arcade action with dystopian law enforcement. Intimidate suspects into compliance with a cybernetic roar, make arrests, rescue civilians, or enforce order through overwhelming firepower.
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In the mayhem-filled streets of the future where criminal gangs rule and cops fear to tread, only the bounty hunters can free the city from the corrupt fist of felony. Lay waste to the criminal underworld and make a killing in this hard boiled action comedy arcade shooter.
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A free-to-play 90s-style bullet-hell shooter with high-res graphics, unlocked 60+ FPS, single-player campaign, and online co-op multiplayer!
In the mayhem-filled streets of the future where criminal gangs rule and cops fear to tread, only the bounty hunters can free the city from the corrupt fist of felony. Lay waste to the criminal underworld and make a killing in this hard boiled action comedy arcade shooter.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 16.1%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%, Shooter 7.3%
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: Cyberpunk 19%, Side Scroller 18.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Shooter 8.7%, Arcade 7.8%
There isn't anything better than punching things in 8-bit that will end up leaving you with RAW FISTS! *Warning, this game contains old school difficulty* (Blowing in the cartridge is not required.)
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Side Scroller 14%, Cyberpunk 13.3%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Arcade 10.6%
Play as fierce feline heroes and battle villainous gangs to reclaim Feral City in this chaotic arcade adventure. Scratch, claw, and unleash your fury as adrenaline propels you through destructible environments.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 19.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Dystopian 10.9%, Shooter 8.6%
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 19.4%, Side Scroller 18.7%, Cyberpunk 12.9%, 2D Platformer 11.5%, Arcade 11.2%
Cybertrash STATYX is a story-driven 2D action-platformer with tactical elements, set in a cyberpunk world.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 19.3%, Side Scroller 17.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Shooter 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%
Area 37 is an intense revival of classic 16-bit arcade action, featuring fast-paced combat, challenging stages, and decisions that can change everything. Take control of Pink and fight your way through a machine-dominated world where nothing is as it seems.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 18.9%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Dystopian 10.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.6%, Side Scroller 9.2%
A brutal 16-bit sci-fi shoot-’em-up inspired by the golden age of the Sega Genesis. Fight across multiple worlds, upgrade your ship, and confront the forces behind the Augmentation Program.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 25.5%, Side Scroller 21.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Shooter 7.1%
Narcotics Ninja is a fast paced action platformer with an emphasis on physics based platforming and high intensity combat.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 21.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Side Scroller 13.5%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Dystopian 9%
Corporations turned crime-infested streets into profit margins for bounty hunters and John Sawyer is going to make a killing. Hunt, die, upgrade, repeat in this explosive roguelite prequel where every strategic upgrade strips away more flesh and builds a cybernetic fighter one chrome limb at a time.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 28.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 19%, 1980s 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Side Scroller 11.3%
A thrilling sci-fi cyberpunk shmup / shoot'em up with epic boss battles and a vast arsenal of futuristic weapons! Battle through the Ecumenopolis, restore the cosmic balance, and save the universe! Flow state gaming to unleash your inner hero! Feel your skills grow on your way to 1CC S+ tier rank!
Why similar: Cyberpunk 21.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Side Scroller 19.8%, Dystopian 12.2%, Arcade 10.3%
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: Side Scroller 22.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Arcade 10.5%, 1980s 9%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%
Cyberpunk 3776 harkens back to the glory days of arcade shoot-em-ups. It all begins on a postapocalyptic earth and proceeds into space. Your journey will be a metaphor about life and death, a road that every person has to walk down alone. The only choices you get while on your path to the inevitable end: keep your head up high or forfeit.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 24.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Side Scroller 17.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%, Shooter 7.1%
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: Cyberpunk 21.8%, Side Scroller 20.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Shooter 9.9%, Arcade 9%
Blast off for a retro shoot’em up experience filled with clever twists and secrets!
Why similar: Side Scroller 28.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Shooter 12.1%, Arcade 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 9%
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: Side Scroller 22.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, 2D Platformer 13.4%, Shooter 9.4%, Arcade 7.9%
Titanium Hound is retro-looking video game in cyberpunk genre, where you are going to pilot huge and agile exoskeleton to crush hordes of crazed security drones and abominations to uncover conspiracy carefully crafted by one of global corporations.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 32.3%, 2D Platformer 17.8%, Side Scroller 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Retro 6.8%
Play as M in this retro styled platform-shooter and blast your way up to heaven!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Side Scroller 15.1%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Arcade 10.5%, Shooter 9.1%
Reblica is a cyberpunk-style action platformer shooting game. In Ark, a city full of chaos and crime, become the mercenary Bianna, defeat various enemies and complete quests.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 23.5%, Side Scroller 21.1%, 2D Platformer 16.3%, Shooter 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%
Pilot a miniaturized ship and save humanity from the inside out! Herodes is a fast-paced action SHMUP where you enter the human body to hunt a deadly virus. Destroy organic defenses and survive visceral bosses in this tribute to genre classics.
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Shooter 11.8%, Dystopian 10.7%, Arcade 10.7%
Roam the dystopian future city of New Babel, Mankind's Last Hope, in search of crimes in progress. Use lethal weapons, non-lethal force, and diplomacy to take down bad guys.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 39.3%, Dystopian 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Side Scroller 10.1%, Shooter 9.2%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Arcade 17.1%, Shooter 14.1%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, 1980s 11.9%
Get ready for adventures, gather allies, and uncover the secrets of Forest Fury! Your forest is waiting for you to cleanse it of dark forces and restore its former beauty.
Why similar: Side Scroller 31.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, 2D Platformer 18.5%, Shooter 12.3%, 2D 5.2%
A side-scrolling shoot 'em up inspired by 8-bit games and 80s Sci-Fi movies. Play as Automatic Eltron, a cybernetic law enforcer, and save the city from the machine domination.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 17.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Side Scroller 15.6%, 1980s 10.3%, Shooter 8.9%
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 22.8%, Side Scroller 21.2%, 2D Platformer 17.8%, Shooter 14%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%
This is a horizontal shooter game. The story takes place in a city infected by "coal", where most people have become coal zombies. When the government learned of the great changes in the city, it sent two elite soldiers to investigate the situation.
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, Shooter 13.4%, Arcade 11.4%
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: Side Scroller 33.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.7%, Shooter 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, 2D 5.8%
A retro-style classic side-scrolling shoot ’em up. Fly Super Arcade Boy through 8 levels, blast enemy waves, grab power-ups, and take down bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Side Scroller 18.3%, Shooter 10.6%, 1980s 10.3%, Arcade 9.3%
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 26.6%, Side Scroller 23.9%, Shooter 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Arcade 9.6%
Vertical-scrolling 2D shooting game with three types of weapons
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, 2D Platformer 16.9%, Arcade 14.2%, Shooter 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%
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 24.6%, Side Scroller 23.4%, Shooter 13.5%, Arcade 13%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%
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: Side Scroller 25%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 9.8%, Retro 8.9%
Brave Soldier: Invasion Of Cyborgs is a pixel art platform game with a lot of action. Help the soldier save the world from the Cyborg Invasion! Good Luck!
Why similar: Side Scroller 19.9%, Cyberpunk 15%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Arcade 11.4%, Shooter 10.9%
Crystal Gaiden Origins is a hardcore 8-bit action platformer inspired by the brutal edge of NES-era classics. Slash through rebels, ex-allies, dark ancient technology, and a crumbling empire in chiptune-fueled missions. Inspired by Ninja Gaiden, Shatterhand, and Castlevania.
Why similar: Side Scroller 21.5%, Cyberpunk 18.8%, 2D Platformer 16.6%, 1980s 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%
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 24.8%, Side Scroller 21.1%, Arcade 11%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Shooter 7.9%
Collect souls, level your weapons, and unleash devastation in one of the most mechanically complex 2D shooters ever made.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, 2D Platformer 18.4%, Side Scroller 17.1%, Shooter 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 11%
Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Side Scroller 22.4%, Arcade 13.9%, Shooter 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%
Big Byz Wars is a sci-fi 2.5D side-scroller set in a mysterious future where flying cities provide refuge.As a mercenary, defend the largest flying city, Byzantium, facing fierce enemies.With cool graphics & immersive gameplay.The game takes you on an action-packed journey through a dangerous world.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 25.2%, Side Scroller 19.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, Dystopian 13.9%, Shooter 9.3%
The Rush is a horizontally scrolling shoot 'em up with graphics inspired by classic space shooters of the MSX. Buckle up and see if you have what it takes to master the highly adaptive Chameleon Quartz space fighter and single-handedly obliterate the alien invaders!
Why similar: Side Scroller 24.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%
A pixel-art sci-fi adventure set in the midst of a rebellion against a totalitarian regime, LUNARK is a modern take on the 2D cinematic platformer genre of the '90s. Run, jump, hang, climb, roll, and shoot your way through gorgeous and mysterious locations!
Why similar: Cyberpunk 27.1%, Side Scroller 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 12%, 2D Platformer 10.7%, Dystopian 10.4%
Blaze of Storm is a arcade-style vertical scrolling shmup. You will fight against enemies in cyberspace as a cyber diver.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 23.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Arcade 9.9%, 1980s 7.4%
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 19.1%, Side Scroller 18.5%, 2D Platformer 14.9%, Arcade 11.9%, Shooter 11.5%
The legendary Contra series returns! This reimagining of the classic run-'n'-gun action game from the ‘80s features new stages, new enemies, new play mechanics, and co-op combat for up to 4 players!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Side Scroller 18%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, 1980s 11.6%, Shooter 10.4%
Shoot-'em-up meets battle-royale. Prepare your thumbs for adrenaline mashing madness.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 21.2%, Side Scroller 20.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Arcade 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%
Take on a howling challenge in Full Moon Rush! This classic shoot 'em up is a bullet hell masterpiece with a boss rush twist. With 15 epic battles and old-school graphics, you'll need expert shooting skills to survive. Customizable health and Assist Mode make it accessible to all.
Why similar: Side Scroller 22.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, 2D Platformer 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Shooter 9.3%
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 26.5%, Side Scroller 21.5%, Arcade 11.4%, 1980s 8.5%, Retro 7.9%
Slide, jump and shoot in 8 directions in this explosive Run 'n Gun for up to 3 players! Swap weapons in real time, activate insane specials and take on alien bosses in an action-packed invasion of retro mayhem!
Why similar: Cyberpunk 20.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Side Scroller 15.6%, 2D Platformer 9.8%, 1980s 8.6%
A quick and action paced retro styled arcade shooter, or shoot 'em up (shmup) if you like. Perfect to play in short chunks, like when you are waiting for big games to download.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Cyberpunk 19.3%, 1980s 12.3%, Arcade 10.8%, Shooter 9.6%
Big Chief embarks on a quest for justice & cold hard cash in this retro brawler. Packed with eye-popping pixel art, 8-bit bangers, & a Singaporean twist, it’s as bizarre as beat ‘em ups get. Welcome to Owe Money Pay Money (O$P$)!
Why similar: Cyberpunk 18%, Side Scroller 16%, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, Dystopian 12.4%, 1980s 9.3%
SANABI is an exhilarating stylish dystopian action-platformer. Play as a legendary retired veteran and use your signature prosthetic arm to jump over cliffs and skyscrapers, zip through bullets and traps and defeat powerful enemies.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 35.7%, Pixel Graphics 17.6%, 2D Platformer 15%, Side Scroller 10.6%, 2D 4.7%
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: Side Scroller 20.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Shooter 9.5%, Arcade 8.7%
Rope Guy - A platformer game where you tie two different objects with a rope and teleport them between each other. Pass levels by collecting keys to doors using unique mechanics and solving difficult puzzles.
Why similar: Side Scroller 38.1%, 2D Platformer 23.7%, Arcade 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, 2D 6.7%
ZPF is a retro-inspired horizontal shooter originally designed for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive. Blast your way through a cosmic gauntlet of epic boss battles, addictive scoring, and hidden secrets in a thrilling arcade-style adventure through fantasy, sci-fi, and alien-themed worlds.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 24.6%, Side Scroller 21.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Shooter 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%
It is a block breaker with a gauge type power-up system. The player's ship can always fire a shot, which, combined with the power-up system, makes it an aggressive block breaker. The difficulty level can be adjusted depending on the ship, so it can be enjoyed by both beginners and experts.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 20.6%, 2D Platformer 16.4%, Arcade 15.3%, Shooter 14.6%, 1980s 13.6%
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: Side Scroller 22.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Arcade 9.6%, Shooter 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%
SPACEMAN is a short, nostalgic, retro Shoot-Em-Up
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, Side Scroller 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, 1980s 9.1%, Arcade 7.4%
Fight back against a chaotic alien invasion in this fast-paced retro shooter! Blast through 54 levels, master wall-jumps and dash moves, and take down the mischievous beboks before they overrun the planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Side Scroller 18%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 10.7%
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 23.7%, Side Scroller 16.5%, Arcade 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, 2D Platformer 8%
Stylish and Deadly shooterHollow: Cook Off is the mix of sidescroll shooter and stylish action.You are the quiet but skillful agent, Hollow. And you're going to infiltrate a mysterious factory.Shot, Cut, Float and make your combination.Fight quickly and glamorously but coolly.
Why similar: Side Scroller 30.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, 2D Platformer 15.9%, Shooter 11%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%
"Feeling tired of regular shooters?" “If you answered YES, then what are you waiting for?” “Reverse your thinking in this not-side-scrolling artillery shooting game, Steos!”
Why similar: Cyberpunk 18.5%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, 1980s 13%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 10.3%
