
Grab friends or family for a colorful co-op brawler. Easy to pick up and full of frantic fun, Ra Ra BOOM has you bashing bots, blasting baddies, and laughing together in 4-player local co-op. It’s got retro roots with a modern arcade spirit.
60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Side Scroller, Sci-fi, 2.5D.

Grab friends or family for a colorful co-op brawler. Easy to pick up and full of frantic fun, Ra Ra BOOM has you bashing bots, blasting baddies, and laughing together in 4-player local co-op. It’s got retro roots with a modern arcade spirit.

Bunny Battle Nemesis
Enjoy a fast-paced modernized beat 'em up/hack and slash combat, either solo or co-op, with Bunny Battle Nemesis! Fight through legions of futuristic mercenaries, robots and their fearless leader Amanda, to defend the Leporidae Kingdom from certain doom.

Eschaton: Battle For Eternity
Eschaton is a vivid, fast-paced top-down arcade sci-fi space shooter with weapon upgrades, intense boss fights, dynamic SFX, and an original metal-meets-synth soundtrack. Chase high scores, accuracy ranks, and speedrun times while killing aliens in this chapter of a longer legendary saga.
Enjoy a fast-paced modernized beat 'em up/hack and slash combat, either solo or co-op, with Bunny Battle Nemesis! Fight through legions of futuristic mercenaries, robots and their fearless leader Amanda, to defend the Leporidae Kingdom from certain doom.
Why similar: 2.5D 19.6%, Robots 15.6%, Beat 'em up 14.5%, Local Co-Op 11.1%, Hack and Slash 10%
Eschaton is a vivid, fast-paced top-down arcade sci-fi space shooter with weapon upgrades, intense boss fights, dynamic SFX, and an original metal-meets-synth soundtrack. Chase high scores, accuracy ranks, and speedrun times while killing aliens in this chapter of a longer legendary saga.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, 2.5D 26%, 1990's 13.7%, Post-apocalyptic 11.8%, Futuristic 10.5%
Vengeance Hunters is an adrenaline fueled Neo-Geo hardware developed beat’em’up that lets you and a friend in local co-op fight mutants, zombies, punks, gangsters, lab techs with bombs (you read that correctly), suited mystery men, cyborgs and more across multiple stages, sublevels and secret areas.
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 20%, Beat 'em up 15.2%, Robots 14%, Local Co-Op 11.7%, Hand-drawn 9.5%
A post apocalyptic Beat Em Up game.
Why similar: 2.5D 21%, Post-apocalyptic 16.7%, 1990's 16%, Beat 'em up 14.9%, Side Scroller 9.5%
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 29.1%, Robots 26.4%, Futuristic 18.5%, Side Scroller 12.6%, Local Co-Op 7.2%
In a future Earth of machine overlords, warrior chieftain Ramek enacts a terrible revenge upon his mechanical enemy. Fly Ramek's genetically-engineered war-budgie through five levels of non-stop carnage, from the irradiated sands of the Dead Zone, to the iron towers of Machine City.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Robots 17.3%, Hand-drawn 16.3%, Post-apocalyptic 14.9%, Side Scroller 11%
Test your limits in this hardcore, cyber-samurai game set in post-apocalyptic Japan. Parry your foes’ blows with your weapon of choice and use implants to attack the weaknesses of unstoppable bosses from Japanese folklore!
Why similar: Robots 20.4%, Post-apocalyptic 17.8%, 2.5D 17.4%, Beat 'em up 11.6%, Futuristic 10.5%
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 26.6%, 2.5D 22.6%, Futuristic 15.9%, Side Scroller 12%, Arcade 7.5%
A 2.5D scrolling Beat them up game. The combination of classical hardcore and modern pop, free combination of various skill programs and props plug-ins. Support Online Multyplayer, experience the innovative mode of "cooperation and competition".
Why similar: Beat 'em up 22.6%, 2.5D 18.7%, Hack and Slash 11.4%, Futuristic 11.2%, Female Protagonist 8.2%
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.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.1%, 2.5D 27.2%, Side Scroller 14.9%, 1990's 11.3%, Futuristic 8.2%
Defy gravity in Inverta, a 2.5D puzzle-platformer set in a ruined world. Flip between surfaces, solve mind-bending puzzles, and uncover apocalyptic secrets. A unique challenge awaits!
Why similar: Robots 32.1%, 2.5D 26.8%, Post-apocalyptic 24.9%, Adventure 11.7%, Casual 4.4%
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 24%, 2.5D 22.5%, 1990's 12.9%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Futuristic 9.1%
Stackhead is a fast-paced 2.5D platformer shooter. In a too-perfect amusement park, StackHead, a maintenance robot, is tired of the monotony of the park. He decides to explore the attractions, facing robots controlled by AI and bringing surprise and delight wherever he goes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, 2.5D 17.5%, Robots 16.6%, Beat 'em up 15.8%, Futuristic 11.7%
A twin-stick action brawler. Young engineer JJ and her robot companion, KAI, evade the totalitarian control of the ruthless Santiago. Traverse, hide, and fight your way through a seemingly unending onslaught of enemy RAMs. Use JJ’s Gravity Gun and KAI’s fists to stun and destroy enemies.
Why similar: 2.5D 21.3%, Beat 'em up 16.8%, Robots 15.5%, Post-apocalyptic 14.5%, Hack and Slash 11%
"Cyber Bay" is a 2D rhythm action roguelike in which the player takes on the role of the last surviving human fighting against a zombie apocalypse caused by artificial intelligence. The player's main objective is to survive, fight zombies, and find ways to destroy the AI.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Robots 18.5%, Post-apocalyptic 18.1%, Futuristic 12.7%, Hack and Slash 9.9%
Immerse yourself in an action-packed cyberpunk universe where the fate of humanity itself hangs in the balance. The Morphs are preparing their final attack, determined to enslave every civilization in the Solar System — and it's your mission to fight back!
Why similar: 2.5D 30.8%, Futuristic 21.5%, 1990's 15.1%, Combat 10%, Arcade 8%
Dive into a world that mixes Sci-Fi and ancient tradition. Slash through robots with a trusty katana, use hi-tech implants to navigate the surroundings, dodge enemy attacks, and land devastating finishers. Reclaim the past following the way of the Japanese samurai in the fantastic period of New Edo.
Why similar: Robots 22%, Post-apocalyptic 21.1%, 2.5D 16.1%, Beat 'em up 12.7%, Hack and Slash 10.5%
Exiled Fighters is a fighting game inspired by 90s classics, where players can control up to 3 characters simultaneously in both single-player and multiplayer modes. Train combos, test your skills and intelligence in intense and challenging battles.
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 19.1%, 1990's 15.8%, 2.5D 15.5%, Beat 'em up 14.7%, Robots 11.2%
A science fiction-themed vertically scrolling shoot 'em up game known for its stunning detailed pixel art, gigantic bosses, and a menacing difficulty. From the legendary studio Toaplan, this is quite possibly the most rock and roll shooting game of all time.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Robots 18.3%, Futuristic 17.4%, 1990's 15.6%, Arcade 6.8%
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.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, Futuristic 14.2%, Side Scroller 11.8%, Adventure 9.4%, Arcade 9.4%
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: 2.5D 30.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Side Scroller 14.4%, 1990's 11.8%, Female Protagonist 6.6%
I Got Isekai’d into a Shmup is a vertical shoot’em up game inspired by the best games of the 90s genre, while adding exciting features and local co-op for up to 4 players.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, 1990's 19.5%, Robots 13.9%, Local Co-Op 10.7%, Futuristic 10.5%
Retro Machina is a single-player action and exploration game set in a retro-futuristic universe. Experience the journey of a little robot as they solve intricate puzzles and begin unraveling the mysteries of a world long forgotten.
Why similar: Robots 29.3%, 2.5D 23.3%, Beat 'em up 17.3%, Futuristic 15.2%, Arcade 7%
A vessel of humanity's last hope must forge a new home planet by excavating ore from asteroids, refining alloys, and fending off rival Harvesters. A "ship shooter" without bullets or weapons, Anisto rethinks the genre with unique tools and scenarios that test decision making, not just reflexes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, 2.5D 24.7%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Post-apocalyptic 10.4%, Robots 10.2%
Take to the streets solo or with a partner in this fast paced, high-impact arcade beat ’em up. Takeover returns with refined gameplay, upgraded visuals and a pulse-pounding new soundtrack.
Why similar: 2.5D 25.7%, Beat 'em up 20%, 1990's 16.5%, Local Co-Op 15.7%, Combat 10.7%
The steel wolf running across the earth × the sonic corpse that buries its prey. DECO shooting game redeployed!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Robots 23.1%, 1990's 20.5%, Futuristic 14.2%, Arcade 7.7%
Put an end to the chaos in this 2D action platformer! Engage in hand-to-hand combat against the gangs of Everseam, earn upgrades, and take down bosses vying for control of the city
Why similar: Beat 'em up 19.2%, 1990's 16.9%, Robots 14.4%, Futuristic 11.7%, Side Scroller 11.3%
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 28.4%, 2.5D 25.8%, Hand-drawn 15.2%, Side Scroller 12.4%, Arcade 8.3%
Most unique top down shooter. Bring hell to insectoid robot invasion.
Why similar: 2.5D 23.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, 1990's 16%, Robots 12.1%, Side Scroller 10.7%
Classic arcade shooting meets Survivor-style progression in this side-scrolling action roguelite. Draft powerful cards, discover game-breaking synergies, and unleash bullet hell upon hordes of enemies. Die, upgrade your stats, and return to the arena to become the ultimate weapon.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, 2.5D 20.5%, Robots 20.4%, Post-apocalyptic 13.9%, Side Scroller 8.9%
Sine Mora EX is a side-scrolling shoot'em up that provides a unique challenge, where time is the ultimate factor. Mixing classic shooter sensibilities with contemporary presentation, Sine Mora EX is a gorgeous shoot'em up offering both a Story Mode that weaves an excessive tale and an Arcade Mode.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, 2.5D 18.3%, Robots 13.8%, Side Scroller 12.5%, Futuristic 9.1%
Battle enemy forces reminiscent of alien weapons from retro sci-fi works in this single-player 2.5D FPS.
Why similar: Robots 34.6%, 2.5D 32.8%, Post-apocalyptic 18.6%, Futuristic 10.2%, Action 3.8%
Exsys is an action-packed adventure that blends classic 90s beat-'em-up gameplay with modern Action RPG elements. Explore a stunning 3D world of scrap and danger.
Why similar: 2.5D 26.7%, Robots 25.6%, Beat 'em up 19.1%, Futuristic 16%, Combat 9.4%
"Grabe is the first beat ‘em up to implement the innovative 4x4 stylistic combat system. It uses 4 basic buttons to execute 4 different combo attacks, jump attacks, running attacks and grab attacks".
Why similar: 2.5D 20.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Beat 'em up 16.1%, Hand-drawn 13.4%, Side Scroller 10%
The world really does revolve around you in this mind-bending shooter where changing your perspective could save your life.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.6%, 2.5D 19.2%, Robots 13.6%, Futuristic 11.8%, Side Scroller 9.1%
Play as Vikka, a street sweeper who hunts demons at night while keeping the street clean. Devour the darkness in a night filled with demons in this unique 2D, hand-drawn, Manga-inspired beat 'em-up horror adventure.
Why similar: 2.5D 28.1%, Hand-drawn 18.4%, Beat 'em up 17%, Hack and Slash 13.8%, Female Protagonist 8.1%
Fight tons of robots, upgrade your abilities and explore an abandoned artificial planet with your jetpack in this non-linear shoot'em up adventure! Play as Gabriela Xanchez, a galactic government agent sent to investigate a dying world and find the last paper book in the galaxy.
Why similar: Robots 27.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Futuristic 16%, Combat 9.9%, Female Protagonist 6.9%
🎀Idol Hell is the beginner friendly bullet hell game!🎀Play as Medli and fight through hoards of enemies and meet vibrant cute bosses! Play at your pace and choose from 4 difficulties!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Robots 23.2%, Futuristic 16.1%, Combat 8.4%, Female Protagonist 8.1%
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 27.7%, 2.5D 26.4%, Robots 14.9%, Side Scroller 10.5%, Futuristic 7.9%
Future! In the wake of a cataclysm! You are the prey in a world full of hunters. Run, overpower them and free the violent streets in this intensively fast-paced cyber adventure. Be the last stand in an infinite run gameplay by starting with a simple blade and evolve to unlock more advanced weapons.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Robots 17.7%, Post-apocalyptic 16%, Futuristic 13%, Hack and Slash 11%
When the kingdom needs a legend, you don’t fall... you rise. In a land torn apart, an entire army has fallen. Embark on a classic beat ’em up, just like we loved to play in the 90s.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 26%, 2.5D 19.3%, Hack and Slash 14%, 1990's 12.4%, Side Scroller 9.9%
Steel Saviour is back! Try yourself at this revised 16: 9 version of a cult side scrolling shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Post-apocalyptic 24.8%, Local Co-Op 13.6%, Robots 11.7%, Side Scroller 9.8%
BURN BRIGHT!! YOU ARE THE PERPETUAL MOTION MACHINE!!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Post-apocalyptic 22.5%, Hand-drawn 17.7%, Side Scroller 10.4%, Robots 9.2%
The peaceful island of Yukrea has been invaded by the evil Dread Corps! It's time to blast your way through over 6 stages of mayhem to rescue civilians and push those robots out. Use their own powers against them and help reclaim peace to the island.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Robots 24.7%, Futuristic 18.4%, Side Scroller 12.1%, Combat 9.1%
SENTIENT STEEL is a fast-paced 2.5D action-platformer for up to two players. Fight back against a rogue Artificial Intelligence, avoiding the growths of its synthetic infection, and destroying its fearsome Machines.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 19.8%, 2.5D 19.7%, Local Co-Op 13.8%, Hack and Slash 13.1%, Side Scroller 12.2%
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 34.5%, 2.5D 21.8%, Robots 14.2%, Side Scroller 14.1%, Arcade 7.6%
It’s probably a game about a monkey going on an adventure.
Why similar: 1990's 29.3%, Hand-drawn 26.1%, Side Scroller 19%, Adventure 13.6%, Arcade 12%
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 37%, Hand-drawn 17.6%, Side Scroller 13.9%, Local Co-Op 12.4%, Arcade 9.4%
Help the crew of the Aurora and their captain, the fearless John Smith, to reach their destination and deliver the cure for humanity, thus saving the human race.
Why similar: 2.5D 31.4%, Robots 19.2%, Side Scroller 16.2%, Futuristic 15.7%, Arcade 10%
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 25%, Side Scroller 16.2%, 1990's 15.3%, Futuristic 12.5%, Combat 10.4%
DAR is an arcade-style single-screen shoot-em-up inspired by the classics, with some modern rogue-like twists! Pick your character, plot a course through the galaxy, grab upgrades and destroy the enemy! The ultimate goal? Saving the galaxy! Or just getting a really, really high score - your call.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Robots 19.4%, 1990's 17.4%, Futuristic 14.1%, Combat 7.1%
Delve into the world of Super Roboy, a hand-drawn Metroidvania in a post-apocalyptic setting! Learn enemy skills, explore an interconnected world, battle mutants and robots, and uncover the emotional story of a young robot searching for his father.
Why similar: Robots 24.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Hand-drawn 16.7%, 1990's 16.4%, Combat 8.4%
Destroy as many robots as possible and survive until the end ! unlock abilities, upgrade your weapons and earn as many points as you can. Make the best decisions to optimize your run and reach the top of the leaderboard !
Why similar: Robots 23.9%, Post-apocalyptic 16.1%, Futuristic 15.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%, Beat 'em up 11%
Make your way through crowds of alien bugs using surrounding objects. Clear out the rubble and overcome the obstacles. Move through the corridors of the abandoned space station where you find yourself against your will.
Why similar: 2.5D 33%, Robots 29.2%, Futuristic 16.7%, Side Scroller 6%, Adventure 5%
Scrap Games is a 3D side-scrolling beat'em up game with a simple gameplay system that offers many possibilities. Choose your robot character, upgrade it and go through the next stages by defeating your enemies. Prepare yourself and let the fight begin!!! Beat them up!!!
Why similar: Robots 26.8%, 2.5D 22.2%, Futuristic 16.4%, Beat 'em up 12.1%, Combat 9.4%
A retro style arcade blaster. Grab the weapons and bonuses, destroy the hostile waves and protect the enesphere.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, 2.5D 27.6%, Robots 21.4%, Arcade 8.3%, Combat 7.3%
The Cursed Knight is an action / platform / shoot‘em up game, based on a « die and retry » style and made with love and passion to pay tribute to the games made in the 90s.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.1%, 1990's 21.3%, Post-apocalyptic 19.4%, Futuristic 18.2%, Arcade 8.3%
In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.7%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Local Co-Op 13.6%, Robots 13.2%, Post-apocalyptic 12%
Lone Wolf: A Post Apocalyptic Beat-Em Up Role Playing Game. This action/adventure game lets a player use martial arts skills, weapons, and turn into a werewolf to fight their way through a world set in the aftermath of post nuclear devastation.
Why similar: 2.5D 23.3%, Post-apocalyptic 17.3%, Beat 'em up 15.3%, Hand-drawn 11.8%, Local Co-Op 11.8%