60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Top-Down Shooter, Shooter.
Raider Pheasant is a single-player arcade shoot ’em up viewed from a dramatic high-angle perspective. Blast through enemy formations, power up your fighter, defeat massive bosses, and chase high scores with keyboard or controller.
Nephenthesys
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.
Psyvariar 3
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.
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 27.4%, Top-Down Shooter 22.2%, 2.5D 13.9%, Shooter 10.3%, Arcade 7.6%
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 28.7%, Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, 2.5D 12.3%, Shooter 10.1%, Arcade 7.3%
Another version of the classic Asteroids game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Top-Down Shooter 22.8%, Shooter 13.3%, Arcade 11.3%, Action 8.4%
Blast’N Bounty is a vertical scrolling shoot’em up featuring 8 stages players can tackle in the order of their choosing. Cruise through a crazy solar system in a mix of pixel art and low poly 3D with action that’s easy to learn but tough to master!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, 2.5D 13.1%, Shooter 9.5%, Arcade 6.9%
The Pacifist is a retro sci-fi top-down action game with unique mechanics that blends elements of the Arcade and Rhythm genres on a gorgeous, minimalist battlefield. Only in The Pacifist can you fight without fighting.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Top-Down Shooter 21.7%, 2.5D 16%, Arcade 8.3%, Space 5.1%
Star Jet Alpha is a top-down space shooter inspired by classic arcade games. Progress through each stage by blowing up enemy space stations while avoiding or destroying enemy missiles, space mines and asteroids. Unlock Star Jet capabilities by completing stages.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Shooter 11.3%, Space 9.9%, Arcade 9.5%
Retro style, propeller plane centred shoot 'em up inspired by the arcade classics of a fondly remembered bygone era.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33%, Top-Down Shooter 25.1%, Shooter 13.3%, Arcade 9.2%, Action 5.4%
it's simple, fast, rocking, without pauses, without life, without time will you save the earth? Asteroides is a 70/80s shooter with realistic physics and a completely three-dimensional environment. Moving, destroying and surviving is complicated in an infinitely finite space.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, 2.5D 16.9%, Shooter 13.6%, Action 8.4%
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 33.7%, 2.5D 18.3%, Shooter 13.2%, Arcade 10.1%, Space 5.7%
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 33.8%, Top-Down Shooter 26.9%, Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 6.5%, Action 5%
1x! Space Adventure is an arcade top-down shump with gradually increasing difficulty.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Shooter 14.2%, Arcade 12.5%, Action 9.9%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Top-Down Shooter 24.5%, 1980s 7.5%, Shooter 7.5%, Sci-fi 7%
Resurrection Core is vertically scrolling Bullet Hell Shoot ´Em Up game. It honors the arcade classics but also adds modern touch and unique game-play mechanics to the genre. Master the unique weapon systems and resurrect enemy cores to become the ultimate fighting machine!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Top-Down Shooter 18.5%, Shooter 12.5%, 2.5D 12.4%, Arcade 9.3%
Cosmo Chaser is space fighter action game which presents restless shooting battle. It demonstrates new style of vertical scroll shooter by presenting classic arcade action in 3D space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.6%, Top-Down Shooter 9.2%, Shooter 9.1%, Space 8.9%, Arcade 7.8%
A fast-paced vertical shmup where a living brain controls a combat ship to battle grotesque alien creatures across biomechanical worlds filled with massive bosses and intense arcade action.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, Top-Down Shooter 23.9%, 2.5D 13.2%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 8%
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 33.9%, Top-Down Shooter 27.6%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 8.7%, Action 5.3%
A new planet has been discovered, go through the three areas and conquer the planet Toi.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 31.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, 2.5D 20%, Space 7.2%, Action 6.9%
In this unique top-down shooter, originally released in 1987, take on the role of the plucky little Biopton Nimrod, sent on a dangerous mission to rescue his friends from the 'Matrix' prison planets of the Cratons. Contains both the Amstrad CPC and ZX Spectrum versions of the game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, 2.5D 14.5%, Shooter 9.7%, Arcade 7.6%
CoreShot is a classic arcade style space shooter, where you pilot the spacecraft HonestWing to destroy the cores of evil. As you soar through enemy spacecraft, psychic pyramids, and grim castles, you will be tested against enemies with a variety of attack styles and epic boss battles. Blast away
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, 2.5D 16.9%, Top-Down Shooter 14.1%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 12.1%
The vertical scrolling shooter game '.Decluster' and its sequel '.Decluster Zero' are now available in one package.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.7%, Top-Down Shooter 23.9%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 6.9%, Bullet Hell 6.2%
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%, Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, 2.5D 11.3%, Shooter 10.1%, Arcade 8.7%
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 27.5%, Top-Down Shooter 23.5%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 10.3%, Space 6.5%
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.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.9%, Top-Down Shooter 26.1%, Shooter 12.1%, Arcade 8.3%, Space 6.1%
Save Earth from an invasion of intergalactic chickens! Finger-blistering arcade shooting action for one or two players.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, Shooter 13.2%, Arcade 11.6%, Action 9.2%
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 29.8%, Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Arcade 13.7%, Action 7.9%, Shooter 7.7%
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 33.5%, Top-Down Shooter 27.3%, Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 8.6%, Space 5.6%
Arcade Forever is a 3D vertical space shooter. This is an action game in which many enemies, obstacles and different weapons guarantee great fun. If you like fast space action, this is the game for you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Top-Down Shooter 24.2%, Shooter 13.4%, Space 8.3%, Sci-fi 6.2%
Endline is a 2.5D psychedelic bullet hell experience, combining rhythm and bright colours.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, Top-Down Shooter 23.6%, 2.5D 13.9%, Shooter 10.9%, Arcade 8.1%
Fight your way through a series of unforgiving arenas, learning to use Newtonian movement to give yourself an edge over your enemies. Upgrade your ship and your weapons along the way with whatever you can find, but don't take too long, as the enemy will soon overwhelm you.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, 2.5D 14.8%, Action 10.7%, Space 10.1%
Lock On. Light Up. Lay Waste. Demon Protocol is a retro arcade space shooter with 25 waves of relentless enemies, 4 brutal bosses, and power-ups to keep you fighting. Choose your difficulty and see how far you can push before the demons win.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.9%, Shooter 17.2%, Action 11%, Arcade 10.8%, Space 8%
Take to the skies as a team of cute pilots and fight for peace in vertical scrolling bullet hell style!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.4%, Top-Down Shooter 26.1%, Shooter 12%, Bullet Hell 6.3%, Action 5.6%
An old arcade style 2d shmup.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.5%, Top-Down Shooter 26.5%, Shooter 14.3%, Arcade 10.2%, Sci-fi 5.4%
Play as an elite pilot driving the Interstellar Recon Mecha geared with an unique set of weapons and special abilities. Create deadly fleet with gathered parts and weapons! Try out Startide's editor to make new spaceships with various technology you find along your journey.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.5%, Top-Down Shooter 25%, Shooter 13.5%, Action 10.7%, Indie 6.1%
Mixing old and new, Astrokicker is inspired by classic shootemups going back to the 80s, with a few twists. The player gets to fly in any direction, and using a combination of skill and strategy, takes out the starbases controlling warpfields.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29%, 2.5D 20%, Arcade 11.9%, Action 9.2%, 1980s 7.2%
Cosmonator is an 'RPG-em-up': a hybrid of classic fast-paced top-down shoot-em-up action infused with deep character building elements. Build up your own unique alien-killing machine to avenge the destruction of planet Earth!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.1%, Top-Down Shooter 25.2%, Action 9.3%, Indie 5%, Shooter 5%
A simple and fun space shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.5%, Top-Down Shooter 25.5%, Shooter 10.9%, Arcade 7.3%, Bullet Hell 6.9%
Grab the fate of all life in your hands. Blast your way through the cosmos, destroying monstrous cosmic beasts and the space cultists summoning them, on your path to stopping your mother from unleashing the chaos realm upon the universe, in this sci-fi cosmic horror bullet-hell, STARR RINGER.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 10%, Sci-fi 8.1%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Top-Down Shooter 24.5%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 9.4%, Space 7.5%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Top-Down Shooter 23.6%, Shooter 13.3%, Arcade 11.2%, Action 8.2%
CRAZY APPLIANCES is a fast paced top-down shooter game! The elect robots are insane, heroes! Fight your way by using various weapons and powerful items to defeat them in different dangerous situation!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Top-Down Shooter 24.8%, Shooter 11.2%, Arcade 9.8%, Action 9.3%
The third installment in the Eden series A 2D bullet-hell vertical-scrolling shump with a feel reminiscent of arcade games from the 1990s to the 2000s.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Shooter 14.2%, Arcade 12.1%, Action 9.2%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 31.2%, Top-Down Shooter 27.8%, Shooter 15.3%, Arcade 10.1%, Sci-fi 5.2%
4D:XD is a top-down 2D bullet hell space shooter. Conquer the game with as few deaths as possible!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.8%, Top-Down Shooter 26.5%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 9%, Bullet Hell 7.3%
Shoot your enemies and try not to let them multiply themselves and turn the game into a chaotic space battle! Space Maxwell is an arcade shooter where your spaceship has the ability to destroy or to multiply your enemies. Climb the leaderboard and try to survive as long as you can!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Top-Down Shooter 24.7%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 9.1%, Space 6.4%
Blast alien invaders and song lyrics into stardust in this relaxingly chaotic shoot-'em-up! A full-length, '80s-inspired rock album plays start to finish as you fight through an alien invasion. No death. No game over. Just tune in and get that high score. Arcade style!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.7%, Top-Down Shooter 25.6%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 10.7%, Space 5.6%
Beyond The Heavens is a arcade style shoot-em-up where you take control of a ship seeking to reach the destination that calls out to it. The journey will take place across several worlds including Heaven and Hell!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Top-Down Shooter 22.3%, Action 12.4%, Shooter 11.1%, Space 10.3%
An alien menace has descended on Earth! Defend the world from UFO invasion in this superb arcade shooter from Qute. Use your weapons effectively, deflect enemy bullets with your shield, and recapture the Moon from alien infestation!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Top-Down Shooter 21.8%, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 8%, Space 7.3%
Trigger Time is a story-driven, top-down Shoot 'em up with a fun gravity gun and physics puzzles to solve. Blast your way through 9 levels filled with enemies, hazards and bizarre bosses. Along the way you'll take control of vehicles, pick up weapons, items and boosters.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Action 13.9%, Shooter 12%, Arcade 9.6%
It's time for the death test, bullet believers. Prove your strength in the face of an ever-growing opponent.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.2%, Top-Down Shooter 28.6%, Shooter 14.9%, Arcade 11%, Bullet Hell 8.1%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Top-Down Shooter 23%, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 8.8%, Space 8.5%
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 28.7%, Top-Down Shooter 21.8%, Shooter 14.3%, Arcade 12.3%, Action 10.5%
Vostok 2061 is a modern-graphics vertical scroll shooter. Gorgeous alien worlds, spaceships, and bosses. Explore mysteries as you listen to a great soundtrack!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, Shooter 9.7%, 2.5D 9.1%, Space 7.6%
Retro style 2D vertical scrolling simple shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Top-Down Shooter 25.5%, Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 9.5%, 1980s 6.7%
Royal Odyssey is a retro-style arcade space shooter where you pilot Prince Zayven’s ship through a deadly asteroid storm, blasting your way to survival.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Top-Down Shooter 22.3%, Shooter 8.4%, Space 7.9%, 1980s 7.5%
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 34.5%, Top-Down Shooter 26%, Shooter 11.2%, Arcade 7.6%, Bullet Hell 6.3%
Take on intense challenges and waves of enemies in this frenetic arena shooter that demands quick reflexes and nonstop action. Survive the onslaught and defeat powerful bosses while staying in motion, mastering arenas designed for those who crave adrenaline and intense combat.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.6%, 2.5D 16.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15.5%, Shooter 9.2%, Space 8.4%
A 2D vertical shoot 'em up that lets you upgrade your ship with an insane amount of options. From missiles and pods to specials and shields, you can upgrade every bit of your ship from guns to thrusters.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Shooter 13.6%, Arcade 11.6%, Action 8.8%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Top-Down Shooter 22%, Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 10.1%, 1980s 6.6%
Legendary shoot-'em-up makes its way on the PCs! Abundant explosions, truly epic boss fights and beautifully crafted 3D environments are here to keep you entertained. Sky Force Anniversary offers single player experience and local cooperative mode for 2 players.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Arcade 8.7%, 2.5D 8.1%, Shooter 6.6%
Orchid Glitter is late 2000s style 2d shmups. This isn't just a bullet-hell shooter where you dodge bullets. The game design also includes features like eliminating bullets with charge attacks, and earning points and resources by taking dangerous actions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.2%, Top-Down Shooter 26.8%, Shooter 7.6%, Arcade 7.1%, Bullet Hell 6.5%
