60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shooter, 2D, Singleplayer, Action.
A retro arcade-style, 2D vertical scrolling shooter Pixel art inspired by 16-bit consoles and arcade games from the '80s and '90s Focus on the exhilarating "aim, shoot, kill" feel of the original shooter game. Receive communications from Controller Luna as you progress through each stage's story
A fast-paced vertical shooter built for short sessions! 2-Minute and 5-Minute score attack modes with beautiful X68000-style pixel art.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.3%, Shooter 20.4%, Action 10.9%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, Retro 9.5%
こんな時間まで起きているわがままハニーマスタードちゃんには特別に、いるかにうろこがないわけを教えてあげようかねえ。
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 30.8%, Shooter 21.6%, 1980s 12.5%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Action 10.2%
Blast off for a retro arcade experience in RedRaptor, a vertical shoot’em up inspired by genre classics of the ’90s!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 30.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Shooter 14.6%, Retro 10.3%, 1990's 9.7%
Retro style 2D vertical scrolling simple shooter.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27.3%, Shooter 15.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.3%, 1980s 11%, Retro 10%
Defendor is a throwback to the fast paced arcade games of the 80s.A retro style, arcade shooter where you upgrade your base to increase the capabilities of your ship, unlock new weapons, ships and cause more mayhem.Defend your base until everyone makes it into the escape ship.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.9%, Shooter 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.3%, 1980s 11.1%, Action 9.7%
This is the biggest news title of 2025. A cute bullet-hell shooter is now available. The game features cool and futuristic visuals and active gameplay.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.1%, Shooter 20.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Action 10.8%
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: Top-Down Shooter 29.7%, Shooter 16.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Retro 13%, 1990's 7.9%
8BIT style vertical scrolling shooting game Zelan Force.We aimed to create a game that you can enjoy over and over again, such as the feeling of play that changes between offensive and defensive types, and the ability to search for hidden items.
Why similar: Shooter 23.3%, Retro 19.3%, 1980s 18.3%, Pixel Graphics 13.8%, 2D Platformer 12%
Take on six stages of vertical shooting mayhem full of looney pixel art characters and locales. Gamers who are tired of bullet hell and Compile-like shooters can finally rejoice.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 36.8%, Shooter 23.6%, Action 12.1%, Retro 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%
ZANAC-like Ultra High-Speed Scrolling 2D Shooter Humanity suffered a crushing defeat in the war against the sentient AI, RA6 the Great Sovereign, losing 70% of the global population. Now, you board the anti-AI fighter MSX-3 Arondight, and launch into the final battle against the Sovereign.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 38.2%, 1980s 17.8%, Retro 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Shooter 7.7%
In this simple riff on an arcade classic, released in 1983 for the ZX Spectrum by famed game developer/publisher Ocean Software, search labarinthine levels for the exit, while surviving an ever-increasing onslaught of deadly robots.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 33.9%, Retro 19.2%, Shooter 17.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, 1980s 9.3%
The first game in the TCSTRIKERS series. The simple controls make it fun for everyone.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 33.9%, Shooter 21.6%, Action 10.9%, Retro 8.7%, 1990's 8.1%
Blast your way through enemy territory and level up your versatile arsenal of high-tech weapons in this handheld game style retro shmup!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29.9%, Retro 15.8%, 1980s 14%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.5%, Shooter 10.9%
In this innovative top-down shooter from 1985, pilot the Nemesis Organisation Mobile Attack Droid (N.O.M.A.D.) through the heavily armoured homeworld of galactic supervillain Cyrus T. Gross, solving tricky puzzles, dodging deadly hazards, and shooting fiendish enemies.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 35.5%, Retro 20.3%, Shooter 18.3%, 1980s 8.8%, Action 6.7%
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: Shooter 21.9%, 1980s 14.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.7%, Retro 10.2%, 1990's 10%
Simple vertical scrolling shooter with a bear as the main character, 5 stages in total
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 31.6%, Shooter 27.1%, Retro 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.1%
This game is a tribute to the Run "N Gun games (Commando, Ikari Warrior, Heavy Barrel, Guerilla Wars, Mercs...) from the mid 1980's that you could find in arcades or on 16 bit consoles.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 33.5%, Retro 17.7%, Shooter 16.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%
Humanoid is a parody sci-fi arcade-style run-and-gun shoot 'em up in the style of an early 8-bit arcade game—with the added bonus that you can actually win. To survive, you need to play aggressively: you're rewarded for acting fast and clearing rooms. It is simple to play, difficult to win.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 37.5%, Shooter 25.5%, Retro 16.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.6%, Action 6.4%
A sci-fi top-down shooter game. 2D top-downYou shooting game. You get kidnapped by alien from far away and infested by their blood, which makes you able to use their weapon. You have to get out there before they catch you and do some weird thing with your body
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 42.1%, Shooter 26.4%, Action 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, 2D 6.8%
Collection of a few arcade classics, remade with a fresh and friendly looking art style and a beautiful soundtrack.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 32.2%, Shooter 19.7%, 1980s 14.4%, 1990's 10%, Retro 8.8%
Hyper Bullet is a top-down action game replenished with agreeable vaporwave aesthetics, pure joy of combat and gunplay rhythm.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 31.3%, 1980s 17.5%, Retro 14.7%, Shooter 11%, 1990's 10.5%
Repel the humans! Safeguard the future of all alienkind! Fueled by a large selection of quirky upgrades and power-ups, strengthen the alien alliance to destroy Humanity's Last Hope in this fast-paced retro action-arcade shooter with roguelite and tower defense elements.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29.2%, Shooter 19.9%, Retro 12.5%, 1980s 10.5%, Action 10%
An omnidirectional scrolling twin-stick shooter with pixel art reminiscent of the 80's.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29.3%, Shooter 16.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 13%, 1980s 9.6%, Retro 9.2%
Lead an elite squad of heroines in this high-energy vertical shmup! Blast through enemy waves, dodge deadly patterns, and take down epic bosses as you fight to free the galaxy from the grip of the Merlian Empire.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 30.6%, Shooter 14.5%, Retro 13.6%, 1980s 12.5%, 1990's 9.3%
Killon is a retro shooter that features exhilarating combat, manic enemies and a charged cannon waiting to be unleashed. Fly a starship across the universe and restore the future today.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.4%, Shooter 14.9%, Retro 13.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.9%, 1980s 10.8%
Touhou-like 2D shooting!!! Chubby protagonist!! Orthodox and easy to understand operation!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 40.2%, Shooter 17.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, 1990's 7.2%, Action 7.1%
Lt Blitz has the city sieged, and it's your job to destroy his troops. Shoot, dodge and upgrade your jet and and try to take on this challenge! Burning Skies is a free, endless retro shmup, that will take you right back to the era of arcade machines, with modernized graphics and gameplay!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25%, Shooter 16.4%, 1980s 12.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.1%, Retro 9.2%
ASTROLANCER combines top-down shooter and shoot 'em up gameplay into one action-packed experience! Devise your own playstyle with a huge variety of weapons. Hardcore and casual players alike are welcome!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 35.5%, Retro 16.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Shooter 9%
"Comet Soldier" is a 2D top-down view action shooting game. Advance through the battlefield and defeat the bosses that await.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.5%, Shooter 16.2%, 1980s 12.9%, Retro 12.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 11%
That magical girl has abandoned her costume and become a stick!!! This is an STG where the spinning stick is your ship. It can turn and attack in all directions! The strongest! But because it's a stick, you have to work hard to avoid bullets and walls! Defective!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 43.8%, Shooter 30%, Action 11.8%, 2D 6.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%
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: Top-Down Shooter 31.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Shooter 16.3%, 1980s 8.7%, Action 6.1%
In this highly addictive top-down arcade shoot-em-up from 1982, originally for the ZX Spectrum, defend yourself from wave upon wave of deadly alien combatants using your Ion Thrust Drive and dual Plasma Disruptors.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 49.9%, Retro 15.5%, Shooter 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Action 8.5%
this is a legendary story of crime, you fight aganist the crime for go to the liberty, in this epic adventure you shot and move by side of enemy bullets, you go and become action legend
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 38.7%, Shooter 21.4%, Retro 15.4%, Action 11.5%, 2D 6%
TROID BLASTER 2 is a physics based asteroids tribute game, featuring: * Random Levels * Gachapon random generated pilots and ships * 30 weapon types to unlock * Physics based! * Hundreds of bite sized levels to play * A graveyard to bury and remember your fallen pilots
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29.4%, Shooter 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.3%, 1980s 10.4%, Action 9.7%
High-School Heroines Take to the Skies!A fully-voiced bullet hell shoot-'em-up that's friendly to newcomers!Wipe out the AI robot army and save the day!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 30.8%, Shooter 17.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.9%, Retro 11.5%, 1990's 10.8%
Tank Blitz: is a retro-style 2D top-down tank shooter where you engage in intense battles against a variety of enemy tanks, armored trains, and devastating railguns. Utilize the terrain for cover as you outmaneuver and outgun your foes in strategic combat scenarios.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 31.4%, Shooter 21.9%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, Action 11.6%, Retro 9.5%
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: Top-Down Shooter 30.8%, Shooter 19.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, 1990's 11.5%, Retro 11.3%
How long can you survive the depths of space in this fresh revival of the classic arcade shooter, all while grooving to an original score by Megan McDuffee. Pilot solo or recruit a friend for local co-op across 30 unique challenges or the endless arcade mode.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 30.8%, Shooter 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.3%, 1980s 11.2%, Retro 8.8%
The original cute and hardcore shrine maiden shooter is now available on Steam! Completely new game, a sequel to the home original "Pocky&Rocky" (Super Nintendo Entertainment System)! The adventures of Pocky&Rocky begin once again.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 43.8%, Shooter 23.2%, Pixel Graphics 14.2%, Action 12.9%, Retro 4.8%
The Guardians, a secret society wielding the power of the Force, have readied their tanks and intend on crushing the aspirations of the Hammerbolt Empire!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 30%, Shooter 19.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, 1990's 11.2%, Retro 10.3%
Classic tank battles reborn with online play, powerups, emojis & map editor!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29.8%, Shooter 17%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, 1980s 11.8%, Retro 9.5%
The vertical scroll type Shoot em Ups Game. The player-controlled fighter jet have the durable and can't be shot down in one hit. You will fight through the total of 5 stages, attacking enemies with missiles and lasers, blocking enemy bullets with shields.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 39.8%, Shooter 22.5%, 2D Platformer 17%, Action 7.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%
The Final Frontier is a retro multi-directional shooter inspired by the likes of Asteroids and Galaga. You destroy waves of endless enemies while trying to survive as long as possible by upgrading your ship's abilities along the way.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 36.1%, Shooter 26.1%, Retro 25.6%, Action 11.2%, Singleplayer 1%
ZEROCRON is a straightforward, classical arcade Twin-Stick Shoot-Em-Up with a strong Commodore-Amiga-era feel. Blast asteroids and enemies to burning pixeldust!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.3%, Shooter 15.1%, Retro 12%, Shoot 'Em Up 12%, 1980s 11.1%
Uncover The Government's darkest secrets in this action packed top down shooter inspired by 80's action flicks of questionable quality.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 33.5%, Shooter 17.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, 1980s 9.9%, Action 6.3%
In this classic top-down shoot 'em up, fly the deadliest ship in the galaxy on a dangerous first-strike mission to annihilate an alien threat before they become too powerful to stop. Pick up upgrades from fallen enemies along the way and become an unstoppable force!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 31.9%, Retro 17.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Shooter 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%
An old arcade style 2d shmup.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 34.1%, Shooter 22.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Retro 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%
Time to bug out and blast back in this arcade shooter packed with waves of insects and UFOs. Fight through 50 challenging stages, grab power-ups, and chase the high score.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27.4%, Shooter 18.4%, 1980s 12.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.4%, Retro 10.4%
Welcome to Shooter Heaven! The classic Telenet Japan & Wolf Team shooters are back! Note: The “Telenet Shooting Collection Launcher” is a free game launcher that lets you play titles from Telenet Japan and Wolf Team. The games themselves are not included with the launcher.
Why similar: Shooter 28%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, 1990's 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Action 9.7%
The Saikyo-style system, trusted by players from casual gamers to hardcore enthusiasts, now features a new three-stage charge shot enhancement system, significantly boosting strategic depth. If you haven't played it yet, we urge you to give it a try.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26%, Shooter 20.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%, Action 10.9%, 1990's 8.8%
Synth-wave styled physics based 2D puzzle shooter filled with nods to the golden era of classic arcade games. Think upside down Peggle crossed with Space Invaders and enemies crafted from the blended remains 70's, and 80’s gaming.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29.9%, 1980s 16.6%, Shooter 14.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.7%, Retro 11%
You destroy the runaway electronic organ AISZ. Vertical scroll STG with all 5 levels.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 46%, Shooter 29.6%, Action 15.3%, 2D 7.8%, Singleplayer 1.3%
Thrusta X is a 2D retro-style shoot'em-up where the goal is to convey an experience rather than acquiring a high score or the best upgrades. Story, puzzle, and battle elements are combined into one flowing adventure. Every level throws something new at the player.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27.5%, Shooter 22.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Action 12.6%, Retro 10%
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: Shooter 31.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Action 11.9%, Top-Down Shooter 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%
Save Earth from an invasion of intergalactic chickens! Finger-blistering arcade shooting action for one or two players.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27.7%, Shooter 21.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Action 11.8%, 1980s 10.7%
The second installment in Saikyo's vertical scrolling shooters, following the 1993 Best Shooting Game award winner “Sengoku Ace”.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.6%, Shooter 21.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.9%, Action 10.2%, 1990's 8.7%
About：It is an old school game collection with ten different types of mini-games.The story tells of a series of wars that took place on the island
Why similar: Shooter 22.4%, Top-Down Shooter 21.8%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, Action 11%
WE HAVE ALIENS, YOU DON'T—Blast Martian invaders and flying saucers across 30 stages with robotic voice effects. Use your destructible shield, rescue army men for bonus points, and chase the high score.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28%, Shooter 17.6%, 1980s 14.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.3%, Retro 9.2%
A 2D top-down arena shooter. A freely scrolling shooter. Pixel graphics reminiscent of the SNES. Easy to control with the directional pad, two shot buttons, and a bomb button. Make full use of your two shots to smash through enemies.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 31%, Shooter 17.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.7%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, 1990's 8.4%
