60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shooter, Top-Down Shooter, Action, Retro.
In this bouncy sequel, released in 1987 for the Commodore 64, take on the role of an eternally bouncing tennis ball once more, travelling over a surreal landscape, but now equipped with powerful weapons and tasked with saving the world from evil aliens!
Mutants (C64/Amstrad/Spectrum)
In this unique top-down shooter, originally released in 1987, take on the role of a lone pilot of a scout ship fighting to eliminate the threat of the Macro-Genetic-Mutoids, bio-engineered organisms that threaten to destroy mankind.
Hades Nebula (C64/Spectrum)
In this top-down vertical-scrolling shooter, originally released in 1987, take on the role of a lone pilot fighting the forces of the evil Emperor Hades. Contains both the Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum versions of the game.
In this unique top-down shooter, originally released in 1987, take on the role of a lone pilot of a scout ship fighting to eliminate the threat of the Macro-Genetic-Mutoids, bio-engineered organisms that threaten to destroy mankind.
Why similar: Nostalgia 27.7% ★, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.7%, Retro 8.7%, PvE 7.3%
In this top-down vertical-scrolling shooter, originally released in 1987, take on the role of a lone pilot fighting the forces of the evil Emperor Hades. Contains both the Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum versions of the game.
Why similar: Nostalgia 24% ★, 8-bit Music 16.5% ★, Top-Down Shooter 13%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.6%, PvE 7.2%
In this action-packed top-down vehicular combat game from the 1980s, take on the role of a lone road warrior fighting to protect the highways of the western frontier from the sinister Draconian League! Drive a high-tech spy car, with machine guns, oil slicks, missiles and more!
Why similar: Nostalgia 18.9% ★, Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.2%, Retro 10.8%, PvE 9.7%
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 26%, Top-Down Shooter 24%, PvE 12.8%, Shooter 9.9%, Arcade 7.3%
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 26.1%, Top-Down Shooter 24.2%, PvE 12.9%, Shooter 10.1%, Arcade 7.4%
In this simple riff on an arcade classic, released in 1983 for the ZX Spectrum by famed game developer/publisher Ocean Software, shoot the deadly Caterpilla as it weaves its way down the screen, while also contending with mushrooms that block the way, and a fearsome spider!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Retro 17.4%, Surreal 15.6%, Shooter 12.1%, Arcade 9.2%
In this unique top-down game from 1985, you are a mother cat whose twelve young kittens have wandered off into a labarinthine town prowled by fearsome dogs. Can you save them all?
Why similar: Nostalgia 35.4% ★, Top-Down Shooter 20%, Retro 11.6%, PvE 8.7%, Shooter 7.7%
A retro top-down arcade shooter where every attack is a commitment. Move fast, lock in to cast, dodge patterns, and strike when the opening appears.
Why similar: Nostalgia 36.8% ★, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, PvE 10.3%, Retro 8.1%, Shooter 7.6%
An old arcade style 2d shmup.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 8.7%, Retro 8%
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 23.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Retro 13.6%, 1980s 10.6%, Sci-fi 6.8%
Stellar Space is a new take on a classic arcade game with a modern, rogue-like, form for new players to enjoy!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, PvE 9.4%, Shooter 8.2%, 1980s 7.6%
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 25.7%, Top-Down Shooter 23.9%, PvE 12.7%, Shooter 9.9%, 1980s 6.9%
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 28%, Retro 17.8%, PvE 14.9%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 8.6%
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: Top-Down Shooter 20.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Retro 11.7%, PvE 11%, Shooter 8.8%
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 29%, Top-Down Shooter 26.3%, Shooter 10%, Retro 9.8%, Arcade 6.2%
"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 29.7%, Top-Down Shooter 27.3%, PvE 14.5%, Shooter 11.2%, Arcade 8.2%
Battle through waves of enemies, taking their power for your own in this retro-styled arcade shoot'em up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Nostalgia 16.1% ★, Shooter 10.9%, Retro 8.8%
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 22%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Retro 12%, PvE 11.7%, Shooter 9.2%
In this unique top-down shooter with text adventure elements from the 1980s, take on the role of a time traveller seeking wealth and adventure across a number of different eras of time. Play with 1 or 2 players. Players can choose to work together, or against each other!
Why similar: Nostalgia 27.4% ★, Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, Retro 10.6%, PvE 10.3%, Shooter 8.3%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Top-Down Shooter 22.8%, Shooter 12.7%, 1980s 9.2%, Retro 7.6%
Retro style 2D vertical scrolling simple shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Top-Down Shooter 23.1%, Shooter 10.8%, Retro 9.5%, 1980s 9.1%
Another version of the classic Asteroids game
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Shooter 13.3%, Arcade 11.3%, Retro 8.5%
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 27.7%, Top-Down Shooter 23.8%, PvE 12.1%, Shooter 9.9%, Arcade 6.7%
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 25.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Shooter 11.7%, Aliens 6.7%, Top-Down 6.7%
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 20.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Shooter 10.2%, 1980s 10.1%, Aliens 8.8%
Galactic Wars EX is a pixel perfect co-op retro arcade shmup retrogaming experience for modern pcs
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Retro 11.4%, Aliens 11.3%, Shooter 7.9%
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 20.7%, Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, Shooter 11%, 1980s 9.1%, Arcade 9.1%
Magic Fairy Fun Blast is a challenging and fast paced arcade style bullet hell arena wave based shooter. You are a fairy that just wants to have fun but your version of fun is different than the rest of the world.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Surreal 13.7%, PvE 11.9%, Shooter 9.5%
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 23.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 8.6%, 1980s 8.3%
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 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, Shooter 11.1%, Aliens 9.2%, Arcade 9.1%
In the vast depths of space, lies a man with a dark past. Setting himself apart from that old life, and seeking justice against wrongdoing instead of being the cause of it, Captain Righteous uses the Freedom Fighter, his trusty space fighter to search for and combat the evil Captain Buster!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, 1980s 12.2%, Shooter 10.8%, Retro 10.6%
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 28.4%, Retro 18%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 8.8%, 1980s 7.7%
Tring! is a short score-attack game where you bounce balls off enemies and walls to gain scores. Reach the highest score you can, and try to beat and everybody else again!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Surreal 15.1%, PvE 11.4%, Shooter 9.3%
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 21.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, PvE 11.6%, Shooter 9.4%, Arcade 7.1%
Neon Invaders will take you back to your gaming roots with its constant action and relentlessly brutal enemies. Absorb enemy shots of the same colour to trigger a flurry of fire to decimate the alien invaders. Dodge and Match your way to victory through 40 levels and 5 difficulty settings.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Shooter 10.8%, 1980s 9.1%, Arcade 8.8%
The Queen of the Cosmic Wartoads has been abducted by the Rigellian Slime Beasts, their deadliest foe, and turned into the most hideous thing imaginable: a human being! Traverse the Rygellian Time-Void, reach the Slime King's lair and dismantle their deathly machine with your Cosmic Tool Kit.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.5%, Retro 16.8%, Shooter 13%, Arcade 9.6%, 1980s 8.8%
Hexagonal Explods is a vertical shoot 'em up game where you need to defend the earth from aliens. Collect power ups, fight funny bosses and... well... SHOOT THEM UP!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, PvE 13%, Shooter 10.2%, Arcade 7.8%
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 20.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Retro 11.5%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 9.4%
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 21.9%, Top-Down Shooter 20.9%, Shooter 10.8%, Retro 9.8%, Arcade 8.8%
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 23.5%, Top-Down Shooter 23.1%, Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 10.6%, 1980s 8%
Top-down shooter action for the Atari Lynx handheld console. WANTED: Hot gun for hire. Travel to several exotic and dangerous places. Discover several exotic and dangerous aliens and kill them. Kill lots. For cash. Buy more weapons and kill again.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Retro 12.8%, Aliens 10.1%, Shooter 8.7%
In this arcade-style top-down shooter, originally released in 1988 for the Commodore Amiga, take on the role of members of a 4-man squad fighting through a treacherous jungle environment. Play with up to 4 player local co-op.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Retro 13%, Shooter 9.4%, 1980s 7.9%
Boing Bang Adventure is a 2D arcade game in the style of the classic arcade game "Pang" Face almost 50 levels, in 8 different world in single player or in local co-op!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Shooter 11.2%, Arcade 9.1%, Aliens 8.7%
Blast bugs and chase high scores in this glorious revival of an old-school classic, all while jamming to a heart-pounding original score by Megan McDuffee. Play solo or tag in a friend for local co-op across 30 unique challenges or the endless arcade mode.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Retro 14%, Shooter 10.8%, Arcade 9.8%
Xentron Attack is a multi-directional shooter. The evil alien forces called Xentron have invaded your galaxy and spreading dangerous meteors and missiles in the space. Fight with smart enemies who calculates your movements. Turn your ship precisely and use the borderless space wisely.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, PvE 9.3%, 1980s 8.4%, Retro 8%
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: Top-Down Shooter 23.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, PvE 12.7%, Shooter 9.9%, Retro 8.6%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, Retro 10.4%, Shooter 9.4%, 1980s 8.4%
The sequel to Toaplan’s shoot ‘em up masterpiece Truxton is a thrilling insane space action with an unforgiving difficulty level. Enjoy the visually stunning pixel graphics and vibrant music as you dodge the high-speed bullet rain and take on tough bosses.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Arcade 9.3%, Top-Down 8.6%, Aliens 7.3%
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 25.1%, Top-Down Shooter 24.4%, Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 10.4%, Retro 10%
An arcade-style 2D top-down space shooter. Blow up space rocks and space pirates for as long as you can. You'll also need to maximize a delicately-balanced economy of resources. Keep trying to out-do yourself! Five boss ships will break in at various points to make life difficult.
Why similar: 1980s 17.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Retro 14.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.5%, Shooter 10.2%
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 21.3%, Top-Down Shooter 21.2%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 10%, 1980s 9%
Voidronaut is a fast-paced 2D arcade shooter set in the endless darkness of deep space. As the last surviving pilot, you must outmaneuver relentless enemy waves, collect new weapons, and sharpen your aim, speed, and reflexes to survive.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.4%, Shooter 14.7%, Arcade 12.6%, Retro 9.7%, Top-Down 7.7%
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 40.2%, Retro 13.9%, Shooter 8.7%, Arcade 8.2%, Aliens 6.1%
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 28.5%, Top-Down Shooter 26.6%, Retro 13.1%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 8.2%
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: Top-Down Shooter 27.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 9.7%, Top-Down 7.5%
In this unique shooter from 1984. take on the role of a pilot of an out-dated Cosmic Cruiser, fighting to rescue the crew of a distant space station that had been captured by a raiding party from the sinister Rallom Empire.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Shooter 16.8%, Retro 16.3%, Arcade 10.3%, 1980s 8.2%
The legendary Contra series returns! This reimagining of the classic run-'n'-gun action game from the ‘80s features new stages, new enemies, new play mechanics, and co-op combat for up to 4 players!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, 1980s 11.1%, Platformer 11%, Shooter 10.9%, Retro 9.5%
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 22.3%, Top-Down Shooter 20%, Shooter 12.9%, Arcade 11%, Aliens 8.1%
A simple and fun space shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Top-Down Shooter 25.8%, PvE 13.7%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 7.2%
