
As species, we always needed a story to believe in, we need a hero to prevail, we need a challenge we can overcome, we need a tragedy to make us one.
60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade, Top-Down Shooter, Shooter.

As species, we always needed a story to believe in, we need a hero to prevail, we need a challenge we can overcome, we need a tragedy to make us one.

Gunslinger Nova
A top-down, 2d space-shooter that pits the user against swarms of alien ships from other dimensions. Destroy all enemies and portals as fast as possible. Battle increasingly tougher enemies through 40 Campaign levels and Endless Mode!

Warrior of democracy
"Warrior of Democracy" is an incredible 2D shoot 'em up arcade where you, like a true hero, control a helicopter, battling endless waves of enemy fighters on your path to victory!
A top-down, 2d space-shooter that pits the user against swarms of alien ships from other dimensions. Destroy all enemies and portals as fast as possible. Battle increasingly tougher enemies through 40 Campaign levels and Endless Mode!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, Top-Down Shooter 25.6%, PvE 13.4%, Shooter 10.4%, Arcade 8%
"Warrior of Democracy" is an incredible 2D shoot 'em up arcade where you, like a true hero, control a helicopter, battling endless waves of enemy fighters on your path to victory!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, Top-Down Shooter 27.5%, PvE 14.3%, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 8.4%
Blast your way through increasing waves of enemies in this fast-paced top-down action-arcade shoot 'em-up while unlocking new levels, weapon upgrades and harder enemy types as you make progress in RED BLASTER!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.7%, Top-Down Shooter 28%, PvE 14.6%, Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 8.7%
Even if you are not good at avoiding bullets or shmup games there is no problem. A 2d casual rolling shooter best for killing time!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Shooter 13.7%, Character Customization 10.8%, Arcade 9.3%
You play as a gun in order to shoot down lots of enemies in order to increase your high score. Enemies of different difficulties and colors...and even a boss fight. Pick up power-ups and don't die to beat your high score and unlock new colors to customize your gun.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.5%, Gun Customization 22.5% ★, Shooter 14.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, Arcade 12.6%
Amazing graphics. Countless different units. An addictive Battle Pass. We have none of those things. Just one carrier and as many tiny fighters as you can muster to hold back hordes of enemy fighters and bombers. Victory is not enough - you may win the battle, but still lose the war!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Shooter 13.4%, Space 11.5%, PvE 10.8%
Summoned into the otherworldly realm of 'NewMe NuMe LuMe', the protagonist Kim Ttolttol must aid the gods who summoned her to defeat enemies and return home in this 2D top-down action game. Utilize a variety of weapons to vanquish diverse foes!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Shooter 14.8%, Arcade 11.3%, Casual 8.8%
A simple and fun space shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Top-Down Shooter 26.5%, PvE 13.8%, Shooter 10.8%, Arcade 7.5%
SHOOT 'EM UP!Starlight: Eye of The Storm is a 2D Vertical SHMUP set in a 3D background. Unleash your special powers, upgrade your weapons! Take on 10 Arcade stages or 15 Campaign missions! Drift (auto-pivot mode) behind your enemies and take them on with style!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Gun Customization 13.1% ★, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 8.8%
Assemble your weapons, face waves of enemies, and overcome unpredictable events. Combine modifiers and upgrades to become the conqueror of the legendary island LOOT LAND, where only the strongest—and perhaps the craziest—can enjoy its treasures.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Gun Customization 19.2% ★, PvE 12.1%, Character Customization 11.4%
Another version of the classic Asteroids game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Top-Down Shooter 26.8%, Shooter 14.9%, Arcade 13.1%, Action 6.2%
The world is infested with giant mutated spiders. In Spider Crisis you operate a small remote control tank equipped with deadly weapons. Use your weapons to shoot, bomb, and burn these creatures back to where they came from.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.5%, Top-Down Shooter 29.2%, PvE 15%, Shooter 10.9%, Arcade 7.8%
Dodge, boost, and blast through relentless enemy waves in this vibrant arcade shooter. Upgrade between battles and become the ultimate space fighter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.6%, Top-Down Shooter 29%, PvE 14.1%, Arcade 9.1%, Shooter 5.6%
Stop the Saturnians is a shooter inspired by classic arcade games. Dodge enemy fire, destroy procedurally generated alien waves and fight massive bosses. Collect resources in the midst of combat to upgrade your ship or improve Earth's defenses. Protect yourself and the planet both!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Top-Down Shooter 23%, Shooter 11.7%, Character Customization 10%, Arcade 9.8%
A distant human colony faces an enigmatic alien threat. As commander of a spherical battle droid, infiltrate alien spacecraft to neutralize the menace from within. Face AI-enhanced droids, upgrade your arsenal, and engage in high-speed action, mini-games and test your strategic skills and reflexes.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Gun Customization 16.4% ★, Shooter 11%, Arcade 8.9%
Blast off for a retro arcade experience in RedRaptor, a vertical shoot’em up inspired by genre classics of the ’90s!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.7%, Top-Down Shooter 31.1%, Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 7.4%, 2D 4.6%
Save Earth from an invasion of intergalactic chickens! Finger-blistering arcade shooting action for one or two players.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Top-Down Shooter 22.6%, Shooter 14%, Arcade 12.7%, Casual 8.9%
Blast off on a treacherous mission to recover an unidentified energy source amidst an alien onslaught! Nephenthesys is a vertical scrolling shoot’em up presented in widescreen top-down 3D style.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.2%, Top-Down Shooter 30.3%, Shooter 13.3%, Arcade 10.2%, Space 5.4%
Three years after Battle Marine a new battle is about to begin! Battle AirForce is the first orthodox style vertical scrolling bullet hell STG since NOKOGI Rider by SUZUKI PLAN. It was created in Z80 full assembly language, aiming at a level close to the limit of VGS-Zero.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.5%, Top-Down Shooter 27.6%, PvE 13.8%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 7.9%
Bolide is an arcade roguelike where you survive waves in space to unlock new skills! Destroy rocks and survive challenging waves to earn skill points and use them to choose from a variety of skills. Pick from 40+ skills, allowing you to create lots of skill combinations!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Arcade 12.8%, Character Customization 12%, Shooter 10.7%, PvE 10.2%
Call Sign is Magic Liner is an old school Shmup with a new twist. You can strategically draw lines and defeat your enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Top-Down Shooter 24.8%, Shooter 15.3%, Arcade 13.7%, Casual 11.8%
A modern space shooter where you guard the galaxy from collapsing into astropolitical war. Traverse the stars, hold the line between empires, and prevent cosmic conflict — one swarm at a time.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, Gun Customization 24.9% ★, PvE 16%, Shooter 12.5%, Space 6.4%
A fast pace retro arcade shooter. Fight waves of zombies and dragons with a great gun collection. Battle five wild bosses all while trying to keep the high score.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Top-Down Shooter 23.6%, Shooter 14.7%, Arcade 13.1%, Casual 9.8%
MachineGunner 2 is a 2d top-down shooter game that Player controls four characters to clear stages and complete them as fast as possible. One hit will take you to the start line of the stage. So push it at your own pace.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.2%, Top-Down Shooter 22%, PvE 19%, Shooter 11.2%, Action 7.2%
Space Waves is a procedurally generated 2D arcade style shooter with multiple collectable power ups and varying enemy types. This game will casually draw you in and then increase the pace and difficulty as you progress through the never ending levels.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Top-Down Shooter 24.5%, Shooter 13.2%, Arcade 11.3%, Hand-drawn 8.4%
Cosmic Paradox: Noire is a 2D top-down shoot ‘em up adventure set in a world of two overlapping dimensions. Witness the battle between the Vex Accord and the Oronix Empire, increase your odds of survival with the right upgrades and choose a ship that is best suited to your playstyle.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Top-Down Shooter 26.5%, PvE 14.4%, Shooter 9.9%, Arcade 9.5%
Solitarius is a 2D top-down wave shooter set in a sci-fi space environment. It is a free minigame that contains six different levels, eight different enemies and nine different weapons. Instead of surviving as long as possible you have to make it through each level.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 31.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 28%, Space 12.1%, Arcade 7.6%, Casual 7.1%
Play as one of 7 pilots in this thrilling sequel to a SHMUP classic. The time has come for a new generation of Psyvariars to rise… and save humanity.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.5%, Top-Down Shooter 27.4%, Shooter 12.1%, Arcade 9.2%, PvE 8.4%
A fast-paced sci-fi space survival shooter where you blast through relentless enemies, upgrade your ship, and climb the global leader-board.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, PvE 14%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 8.2%
A sci-fi shoot'em'up game with heavy focus on upgrades experimentation, featuring two unlikely heroes that must work perfectly together, despite their share of secrets, to surpass their limits and succeed in eliminating a threat that might destroy both Earth and Andraxia if left unchecked.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Shooter 12.7%, Character Customization 12.1%, Arcade 10%
Configure the weaponry on your ship to blast away enemies as you navigate through swarms of bullets and space battles. Each ship has unique customization options and playstyles.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Gun Customization 18.2% ★, PvE 11.7%, Shooter 9.4%
Layer Section, the home console port of arcade game RayForce is back with new features and online ranking. Use the new lock-on laser function to defeat multiple enemies at once for a higher score in this gorgeous 2D vertical shooting game!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.6%, Top-Down Shooter 27.4%, Shooter 13.8%, Arcade 11.9%, Space 6%
Laser Droplets is a mixture of shoot ‘em up, bullet-hell, arcade styled, 2D game. It consists of 16 mini stages, each with a unique stage boss.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.8%, Top-Down Shooter 22.1%, Arcade 15.6%, Shooter 8.5%, Action 5.7%
1x! Space Adventure is an arcade top-down shump with gradually increasing difficulty.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Top-Down Shooter 23.4%, Shooter 16.2%, Arcade 14.8%, Action 7.4%
Asteroids and Aliens, Arcade Shooter pays tribute to the Arcade Classic Asteroids. Destroy the Asteroids, save the humans, kill Aliens with Lasers, Missiles, Smart Bombs, or Nukes. You have unlimited Missiles/Bullets but limited Laser firepower and Shields, they can be recharged collecting powerups.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 9.4%, Hand-drawn 6.7%
MACE is a classic space shoot ’em up, inspired by the legendary Amiga games of this genre. Handdrawn 2D graphics in HD resolutions, parallax scrolling, explosion effects and optimized games mechanics, combined with the proven gameplay are transporting the “Spirit of Amiga” in today’s Age.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.7%, Top-Down Shooter 24.7%, Casual 12.2%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 10.4%
SkyDefender is a high-octane arcade shooter inspired by the golden era of coin-op cabinets. Take control of a powerful anti-air machine gun, clear the skies of enemy squadrons, and test your reflexes in a relentless battle for the high score!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.3%, PvE 20%, Shooter 15.9%, Arcade 12.3%, War 4.8%
A small game where you cannot stop moving forward. Your bullets get stronger and stronger after they bounce enough times. Bounce your Bullets! is a casual yet increasingly difficult colorful shmup where you survive for as long as possible against growing waves of enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.6%, Top-Down Shooter 28.3%, Shooter 11.3%, Space 10%, Arcade 7.2%
A reinterpretation of retro games like Space Invaders and Galaga with a modern twist. Battle through planetary sectors using elemental abilities that combine for powerful effects and make bosses vanish. If you’re looking for a short, modernized retro-style game, this is perfect for you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.9%, Top-Down Shooter 30.3%, Shooter 13.4%, Arcade 9.5%, Space 5.7%
Containment Breach is a wave-based zombie survival game where you can blow the limbs off of enemies. Earn points to unlock doors, buy and upgrade weapons, perks, and equipment. See how fast you can escape the facility or choose to stay and go for the highest round possible.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.7%, Top-Down Shooter 29.1%, PvE 13.9%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 7.6%
A fast‑paced symphony of destruction where you are always outnumbered. Survival demands constant motion, sharp evasion, and smart arsenal management.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Gun Customization 17.3% ★, Shooter 9.8%, Arcade 8.5%
Retro-inspired arcade-style shooter. Save humanity from incoming waves of flaming hot meteors, alien ships hell-bent on destroying humanity, and the strangeness of space by shooting, blasting and nuking incoming waves of meteors and enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Top-Down Shooter 25.4%, Shooter 13%, Arcade 11%, Casual 5.9%
Fast top-down space shooter with varied missions, relentless enemies, powerful ship upgrades, and most importantly, fire.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.8%, Gun Customization 21.6% ★, Arcade 10%, Space 10%, Shooter 8.4%
Spaced Liberation is a very small indie game about the liberation of a planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Top-Down Shooter 21.7%, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 9.9%, PvE 6.9%
Umbra Galaxy is a sci-fi shoot'em'up where you pilot a spaceship adrift in the restricted space filled with enemies. Destroy enemy generators, fight your way to the bosses and secure the obscure goal in the end!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, PvE 14.2%, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 8.7%
Santa's going high-tech with the Present Launcher 1225! Join the jolly ride, rescue reindeer, and blast presents down chimneys in this holly, jolly, fast paced shoot 'em up. Make every shot count and save Christmas in a dash!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.1%, Top-Down Shooter 30.3%, PvE 14.3%, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 7.6%
ZOMBIES!!! Overloaded waves of undead chaos! Armed with crazy weapons and power-ups, you’ll fight, dodge, and nuke your way through endless hordes. Face intense bosses, survive outrageous room filling hordes, and climb the leaderboards! It’s fast, it’s gory, it’s OVERLOADED!!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, Top-Down Shooter 28.2%, Shooter 14.4%, Arcade 12.2%, Character Customization 8%
Uncover The Government's darkest secrets in this action packed top down shooter inspired by 80's action flicks of questionable quality.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.1%, Top-Down Shooter 30.4%, PvE 15.9%, Shooter 12.5%, 2D 3.9%
Expect blasts of green zombie goo painting the screen in this top-down shooter packed with crazy guns that blow the heads off some… freaky zombies. Your mission is simple: graffiti the whole city before these mutants dog-pile you
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.1%, Gun Customization 25.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Shooter 9.9%, PvE 8.9%
Defend Earth against alien asteroid attacks in this arcade roguelite retro shooter and experience the evolution of the genre in a gripping visual and auditory adventure.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Gun Customization 19.9% ★, PvE 12.5%, Shooter 10.1%, Arcade 8.2%
Blast through waves of alien enemies in Project AionIX! Master your piloting skills, dodge, and survive in this fast-paced space shooter!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 30.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Shooter 14%, Arcade 6.8%, Sci-fi 4.5%
An old arcade style 2d shmup.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 30.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Shooter 15.7%, Arcade 11.6%, 2D 4.6%
This book contains several of tamazusa's small-scale STG works, mainly game jam works.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.7%, Top-Down Shooter 21.9%, Shooter 16.4%, Arcade 14.9%, Action 7.6%
SUPER FLAIL is a fast-paced arcade score attack game of flail-swinging rampage. Swing your flail to destroy everything until you die. Compare your score with other players and get on the top of the leaderboards.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Top-Down Shooter 27.1%, PvE 14.5%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 9.2%
Devileader, a fearsome space demon who once have destroyed countless planets of the solar system is about to be resurrected by his minions and fanatics, who want to bring chaos to the universe. Pilot the agile space interceptor Deviship and survive the terror of this demon lord.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 25%, PvE 13.6%, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 8.6%
Be NEARLY vaporized, crushed, blown to pieces, flame broiled, and electrocuted using your incredible targeting skills and class 1 fancy flying to keep you alive in this SHMUP that brings back the essence of the classic arcade shmups!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27.8%, Gun Customization 25.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Arcade 6.9%, Space 4.7%
Attention Pilots! Your skills are needed to defend our world! Collect, build, design, and fight your way to victory!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, Top-Down Shooter 26%, Arcade 10.7%, Shooter 10.1%, Character Customization 9%
The vertical scrolling shooter game '.Decluster' and its sequel '.Decluster Zero' are now available in one package.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.6%, Top-Down Shooter 29.2%, Shooter 14.5%, Arcade 8.3%, Action 4.6%
Defend against hordes of zombies in this fun filled top-down shooter. Build and upgrade your base, unlock powerful guns, and take on challenging bosses with up to 4 players in online co-op. Play minigames to earn bonuses and survive the zombie apocalypse one night at a time!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Gun Customization 16.8% ★, Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 10.2%
Fight against enemy robots!
Why similar: Gun Customization 20.8% ★, Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Shooter 10.1%, Character Customization 10.1%