60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Shooter, Side Scroller.
Building on the legacy of R-Type Dimensions and R-Type Dimensions EX, Dimensions III has been completely re-envisioned with cutting-edge visuals and sounds, expanded gameplay modes, and a range of new features designed to deliver the most definitive modern edition of R-Type’s classic era.
Exterminator V Pollinators
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!
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Rendering Ranger™: R² [Rewind]
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.
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 25.4%, Side Scroller 20.7%, 2.5D 14%, Shooter 12.9%, Space 6.8%
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 27.3%, Side Scroller 22.8%, Shooter 11.7%, 1990's 6.8%, Space 5.2%
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 25.3%, Side Scroller 24.8%, Shooter 11.9%, Aliens 6%, Space 5.4%
Icarus, a classic side-scrolling space shoot-em-up tribute! - Thumping soundtrack, Bosses, Multiples, Power-ups, Secrets, BIG levels... ...Give the (free) work in progress / teaser demo a try!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, Side Scroller 25.2%, Shooter 8%, Aliens 7.9%, 1990's 5.4%
Mud River is a horizontal 2D Shoot‘em Up game. The Rio Doce (Sweet River) was a paradise for mankind and animals, but now it has become a territory destroyed by the unscrupulous activities of Dr. Wellin. This is Pacal's first destination, ascending the Rio Doce preventing its complete destruction.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Side Scroller 20.4%, 2.5D 18.6%, Shooter 12.5%, Aliens 7.5%
ZPF is a retro-inspired horizontal shooter 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: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Side Scroller 19.7%, Shooter 12.2%, Aliens 8.3%, 1990's 7.6%
Blast off for a retro shoot’em up experience filled with clever twists and secrets!
Why similar: Side Scroller 30.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Shooter 13.8%, 1990's 6.4%, Action 5.2%
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 35.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 33.6%, Shooter 14.9%, Action 6.9%, 2D 5.2%
2D side-scrolling shoot 'em up
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Side Scroller 23.2%, Shooter 15.3%, Aliens 8.1%, Action 8%
A modern retro inspired side scrolling shooter with a deep upgrade system and the ability to absorb enemy fire and also deflect it back to your enemies. A fast paced shooter that can be played solo or local co-op with 12 difficulty modes and lots of boss battles.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, 2.5D 19.1%, Side Scroller 17.3%, Shooter 11.7%, Sci-fi 6.1%
Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.5%, Side Scroller 23.6%, Shooter 15.5%, Action 9%, 1990's 7.1%
Elyna X is shoot'em up (Shmup) for 2 players in cooperative mode.The year is 3864, mysterious ships appear and iniciate a terrible attack against planet Earth, It is up to Enyla, a courageous space pilot, to lead the space fleets in defense of her beloved planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Side Scroller 23.6%, Shooter 10.7%, Futuristic 6.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%
You will see the creation of new lives... Capture enemies and fire them back at their allies as enormous beams of energy in this horizontally scrolling shooting game, featuring 5 versions of G-Darius with new features, enhancements, and Steam exclusive extras!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Side Scroller 20.8%, 2.5D 18%, Shooter 11.2%, Aliens 5.7%
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 35.5%, Side Scroller 29.1%, Shooter 15.2%, Space 6.9%, Action 6.3%
Enter a world of darkness and chaos where the fate of humanity rests on the shoulders of a mysterious nun. Our 2.5D run-and-gun shooter features intense action, epic boss battles, responsive controls, and stunning 3D graphics
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Side Scroller 25.5%, 2.5D 23.7%, Shooter 13%, 1990's 4.9%
Most unique top down shooter. Bring hell to insectoid robot invasion.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Side Scroller 18.3%, 2.5D 17.7%, Shooter 11%, Aliens 7.1%
In this sideways scrolling shmup, take control of your spaceship and navigate through vibrant pixelated environments filled with hordes of enemy spacecraft. Upgrade your ship and weapons, dodge enemy fire while blasting through each stage. Emerge victorious as the ultimate space pilot!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Side Scroller 25.7%, Shooter 13.1%, Linear 7.9%, Space 6.2%
Bad Chicken is a retro styled sideway scrolling shoot-em-up inspired by the retro classics. It takes place in 8 locations in the Ferus system, each one with different challenges, and dangers.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Side Scroller 22.8%, Shooter 11.8%, Aliens 7.8%, Space 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 27.4%, Side Scroller 26.6%, Shooter 10.3%, 1990's 6.7%, Sci-fi 5.9%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Side Scroller 26.1%, Shooter 13.4%, Linear 8.1%, Space 5.5%
A flying saucer chases you all over the galaxy. Run away, defeat enemies, and evolve to avoid getting abducted
Why similar: Side Scroller 26.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Shooter 12.9%, Linear 8.1%, Aliens 5.7%
Hyper-5 is a cinematic shmup inspired by classics from the “golden era” of the 90’s. Responding to a distress beacon, deep space scout ship Hyper-5 is drawn into a terrifying battle with an unknown enemy.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28%, Side Scroller 25%, Shooter 13.2%, Aliens 8%, Sci-fi 6.8%
DRUNKEN BARON is a fast-paced 2D arcade shooter inspired by classic flappy-style games. Keep your plane in the air by tapping the button, fly through chaotic corridors, shoot invading aliens, drop bombs, and survive as long as you can!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Side Scroller 20.6%, Shooter 15%, Action 9.1%, 1990's 7.9%
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 26%, Shooter 15.9%, 1990's 8.1%, Action 5.8%
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: Side Scroller 34.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 32%, Shooter 8%, Space 6.7%, 1990's 5.5%
Jump into this new battle in this new side-scrolling shoot’em-up, face enemies and obstacles from every corner of the Milkdromeda Galaxy and encounter strange fun transformations that change the way the game plays.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Side Scroller 21.7%, Shooter 10.1%, 1990's 9%, Aliens 8.8%
SPACEMAN is a short, nostalgic, retro Shoot-Em-Up
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.3%, Side Scroller 17.1%, 1990's 8.1%, Shooter 7.2%, Aliens 6.1%
Terra Bomber is presented as a two dimensional sideways scroller based upon the classic arcade shooters of the 1980s.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.6%, Side Scroller 27.2%, Shooter 16%, Space 10.4%, Colorful 3.7%
Aliens In Paradise is a Shoot'em Up game inspired by shooter games like Contra. Aliens Start invading The Bahamas. They destroy the main characters house so he sets out on a revenge quest to destroy as much Aliens and their Ships as possible. His thirst for revenge may actually save the world.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Side Scroller 18.7%, 2.5D 17.8%, Shooter 11.4%, Aliens 8.3%
Bydo Missions in Your Pocket — Beyond Dimensions, the Melody of Two “R”s.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Side Scroller 22.7%, Shooter 15.8%, Action 8%, Aliens 7.7%
In Infinity Blaster you blast through space, defeat challenging enemies and upgrade your weapons! Compete on the global leaderboard, survive an infinite loop of increasingly difficult foes, and unlock 100 achievements. Can you prove yourself as the ultimate space adventurer?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Side Scroller 23.2%, Shooter 12.4%, Linear 8.1%, Space 6.1%
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: Side Scroller 25.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Shooter 12.7%, Aliens 7%, 1990's 6.3%
A Blast from the Past is a stunning, classic arcade shooter. Includes gameplay modes for the casual gamer through to "Tournament Mode" for Hi-Score hunters! With 4K/360Hz+ support, experience smooth as silk gameplay in this dazzling arcade blaster with something for every arcade-going fan!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.5%, 2.5D 23.9%, Shooter 15.5%, Space 6%, Action 5.6%
This game, "FORTRESS DEFENDER", is a side-scrolling power-up shooting game with an 80's flavor. Defeat the enemies that appear one after another, dodge their attacks, and aim for the boss that lurks in the depths of the stage. There are a total of eight stages with various tricks and bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.4%, Side Scroller 24.8%, Shooter 11.9%, 1990's 6.8%, Space 6.3%
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 28.3%, Side Scroller 24.4%, Shooter 17.2%, Action 9.1%, Old School 5.3%
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 30.2%, Side Scroller 23.9%, Shooter 9.6%, Space 6.5%, Aliens 5.3%
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 26.3%, Side Scroller 23.6%, 2.5D 19.4%, Space 7.2%, Futuristic 5.8%
Victory Saber 2D is a horizontal scrolling shooter arcade video game with Locking-on shooting mechanic.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.7%, Side Scroller 19.6%, Shooter 17.7%, Action 8.1%, Space 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: Side Scroller 33%, Shoot 'Em Up 31%, Linear 8.2%, Action 5.5%, Space 5.5%
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 26.7%, Side Scroller 21%, Shooter 12.9%, 1990's 7.4%, Space 5.2%
One Way Road is a story-driven action game combining elements of Scroll Shooter, Top Down Shooter, and Tube Shooter. Take the helm of a space cruiser, explore the galaxy, and fight in stellar battles to save humanity.
Why similar: Side Scroller 25.9%, 2.5D 20%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Space 7.7%, Aliens 6.8%
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 32%, Side Scroller 24.1%, Action 8.7%, Linear 8.5%, Retro 5.2%
Facing annihilation, a plucky crew of space salvagers fight dirty using the best tool in their belt - the salvage claw. Grab and toss enemies, deflect attacks, and reshape the battlefield with explosive chain reactions.
Why similar: Side Scroller 28.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Shooter 13.3%, Space 4.8%, 1990's 4.4%
Short Warp: Deep Space Bounty is a modern arcade shoot ’em up mixing top-down and side-scrolling missions in a rugged sci-fi universe. Pilot stock ships or craft custom builds across multiple game modes. Cast a short warp and Lower Away!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Side Scroller 19.3%, 2.5D 14.7%, Shooter 11.8%, Aliens 8.5%
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 28.5%, Side Scroller 23.6%, Shooter 15.7%, Action 8.4%, 1990's 7.2%
Arcade-inspired shmup action where neon vector caverns explode with modern visuals, dynamic music, weapon upgrades and intense score chasing.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, 2.5D 20.8%, Side Scroller 20.3%, Shooter 9.6%, Space 6%
Half shoot-'em-up, half RPG! Blast through an intergalactic genre mashup!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Side Scroller 25.1%, Shooter 16.4%, Action 9.2%, Sci-fi 4.2%
Evasion from Cluster 42, an arcade spaceshooter for 1 or 2 players with 3D GFX and a Background Story. Play every level from top down view or from side view. You'll get a different view and a different experience that way for each level!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Side Scroller 18.1%, 2.5D 16.3%, Shooter 11.2%, Aliens 7%
Sidescrolling Shoot’em’up that will transport you back into the 90s (and space).
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Side Scroller 22.8%, Shooter 11.3%, 1990's 7.3%, Space 6.9%
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 28.9%, Side Scroller 24.9%, Shooter 11.2%, Space 7.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Side Scroller 25%, Shooter 11%, Aliens 7.5%, Action 4.8%
Kira is back! In this arcade style shoot ´em up you´ll encounter different foes, defeat big alien bosses and collect power-ups and new weapons to fight your way through 12 exciting stages and find the holy bone Kira (the star of the game) is looking for.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Side Scroller 24%, Shooter 13.1%, Linear 6.8%, Aliens 5%
Blast through hordes of adorable yet deadly mutant fruits in this intense space shooter with bullet hell action. Shoot, dodge, and survive unique boss battles that push your skills to the limit. Only the strongest will uncover the truth behind the chaos. Are you ready to save the universe?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.4%, Shooter 20.8%, Action 11.5%, Space 9.7%, Linear 8.8%
Defend the galaxy from vicious space pirates! Seize your foes and fire them back at their allies for devastating destruction in Toaplan's legendary horizontal arcade shooter, now on PC with all-new features and quality-of-life bonuses!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Side Scroller 26.1%, Space 8.1%, 1990's 6.8%, Sci-fi 6.1%
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 28.5%, Side Scroller 22%, Shooter 16.3%, Action 10.1%, Linear 5.3%
Sagittarius is a classic side scrolling space shoot'em up in a modern take. In this epic space game it's up to you to save our solar system from destruction. Fly alone or with a friend in a local multiplayer co-op game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Side Scroller 24.3%, Shooter 11%, Space 9.6%, Old School 7.3%
This 2.5d platformer blends the nostalgia of 90s shooters with modern gameplay mechanics and graphic design. Move using the keyboard, aim and fire with the mouse, kill everything that crawls of flies, get through mazes full of deadly traps, survive battles with robotic bosses and save the Earth.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, 2.5D 19.2%, Shooter 15.7%, Action 8.7%, Aliens 8.6%
A shoot'em up inspired by the 16-bit classics of the genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Side Scroller 24.1%, Shooter 10.4%, Old School 7%, Space 6.6%
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 26.7%, Side Scroller 23.4%, Shooter 15%, Space 7.8%, Action 5.9%
Choose your spaceship and defeat the alien threat that comes from the Moon. Blast your way crushing, ripping apart and exploding hostile aliens that are taking control of powerful weapons and military technology from Earth. Find the entity that controls the threat and make it explode into blood.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Side Scroller 19%, Shooter 10.9%, Aliens 9.6%, 1990's 7.2%
