60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Top-Down Shooter, Singleplayer.
Blast off for a retro arcade experience in RedRaptor, a vertical shoot’em up inspired by genre classics of the ’90s!
Layer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute
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!
Constellar
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.
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 24.8%, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, 1990's 11.1%, Shooter 9.3%, Arcade 6.6%
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 29.2%, Top-Down Shooter 23.9%, Shooter 9.2%, 1990's 8.9%, Retro 7.4%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Top-Down Shooter 21.5%, 1990's 11.4%, Shooter 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%
Retro style 2D vertical scrolling simple shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Top-Down Shooter 22.8%, 1990's 10%, Shooter 9.2%, Arcade 6.1%
Influenced by classic top-down shooters like Sinistar and Bosconian, Shibui Coliseum is a multidirectonally scrolling shoot ‘em up for fans of fast-paced arcade action.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, 1990's 9.6%, Retro 9.4%, Arcade 6.9%
An old arcade style 2d shmup.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Top-Down Shooter 24.7%, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 6.8%, Pixel Graphics 6%
Welcome back to 1996! This shared screen space shooter is the perfect 4-player competitive game for some casual fun!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Top-Down Shooter 21.7%, 1990's 11%, Shooter 9.5%, Arcade 6.6%
Another version of the classic Asteroids game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Top-Down Shooter 23.5%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 8.3%, Action 7.2%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Top-Down Shooter 23.4%, 1990's 11.6%, Shooter 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%
Solitarius is a 2D top-down wave shooter set in a sci-fi space environment. It is a free minigame that contains six different levels, eight different enemies and nine different weapons. Instead of surviving as long as possible you have to make it through each level.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Space 9.2%, 1990's 7.1%, Action 5.6%
Punch through the cosmos! An arcade-inspired shoot-em-up where you play as an immortal lobster speeding through space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, 1990's 8.7%, Arcade 7.8%, Action 6.4%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Top-Down Shooter 23.4%, 1990's 12.1%, Arcade 6.6%, Top-Down 6.1%
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 30%, Top-Down Shooter 26.7%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 6.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 32.5%, Top-Down Shooter 24.2%, Retro 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, 1990's 6.9%
Save the galaxy in this unique space shooter! Based on the legendary Google Play title, Super Space Slayer 2 features completely re-designed mouse, keyboard and gamepad controls that make it even better than the original.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, Shooter 10.9%, 1990's 9%, Space 8.4%
Blast through waves of chaos in this retro inspired space shooter. Simple mechanics, high energy rock/electronic soundtrack, and a gloriously goofy tone make Nova Rebellion a cosmic throwback Back when space shooters were all the rage.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.9%, Top-Down Shooter 27%, Shooter 10.5%, Top-Down 6.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%
The second installment in Saikyo's vertical scrolling shooters, following the 1993 Best Shooting Game award winner “Sengoku Ace”.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Top-Down Shooter 20%, Shooter 11.1%, 1990's 9.2%, Arcade 8%
Touhou-like 2D shooting!!! Chubby protagonist!! Orthodox and easy to understand operation!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 32.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.4%, Shooter 10%, 1990's 8.2%, Action 5.1%
Pirate's Peril is an arcade shooter themed in the world of pirates on the open sea!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.9%, Top-Down Shooter 22.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Arcade 10.4%, Action 10.3%
An omnidirectional scrolling twin-stick shooter with pixel art reminiscent of the 80's.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Top-Down Shooter 24%, Shooter 9.3%, 1990's 9%, Arcade 6.2%
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
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 30.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Shooter 14.6%, Retro 10.3%, 1990's 9.7%
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 27.4%, Top-Down Shooter 25.6%, Retro 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%, Shooter 6.5%
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 34.5%, Top-Down Shooter 28%, Shooter 10%, Arcade 6.3%, Top-Down 4.9%
Defender's Squad is a sci-fi vertical scrolling shooter 2D that combines 7 different levels. Play Solo and pick one of the 3 ships to kill enemies and save the earth from aliens.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.6%, Top-Down Shooter 11.2%, Shooter 11%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Top-Down 7%
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 36.6%, Top-Down Shooter 26.2%, Shooter 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%, Top-Down 4.9%
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 35.5%, Top-Down Shooter 28.8%, Shooter 10.3%, Arcade 6.5%, Top-Down 5%
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 34.4%, Top-Down Shooter 27.9%, Shooter 10.8%, Arcade 6.8%, Top-Down 5.2%
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 28.8%, Top-Down Shooter 24.5%, Shooter 11.8%, Action 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%
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 34.6%, Top-Down Shooter 26.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Shooter 6.1%, Arcade 4.8%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 33.6%, Top-Down Shooter 29.1%, Retro 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Shooter 5.1%
Grind Stormer, aka V・V, is a vertically scrolling manic shooter with gorgeous pixel art graphics and an upbeat FM soundtrack. Developed by an all-star team at the legendary Japanese studio Toaplan, known for their stellar shoot ‘em ups.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.2%, Top-Down Shooter 22.1%, 1990's 15.4%, Arcade 7.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%
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 27.8%, Top-Down Shooter 24%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 8.1%, Action 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: Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Top-Down Shooter 22.6%, Shooter 13%, 1990's 9.6%, Action 8.7%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 40%, Shooter 17%, Top-Down Shooter 8.6%, Action 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 28.6%, Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, Shooter 11.1%, 1990's 9.8%, Arcade 8.3%
Battle through waves of enemies, taking their power for your own in this retro-styled arcade shoot'em up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.7%, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Shooter 10.3%, Arcade 6.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%
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 29%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Retro 10.9%, Shooter 10.1%, Arcade 7.4%
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 34.8%, Top-Down Shooter 26.2%, Shooter 9.4%, 1990's 6.6%, Arcade 5.4%
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 27.7%, Top-Down Shooter 25.1%, Shooter 10.2%, Arcade 6.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%
You are valiant space hero who is not as fortunate as those in the golden age of scrolling shooters who had infinite ammo. Instead you must absorb your enemies' weapons and retaliate!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.6%, Top-Down Shooter 29.8%, Space 7.8%, Arcade 7.5%, Top-Down 5.1%
SOLSTORM is a classic hand-crafted arcade bullet hell, skillfully weave, and dodge through 9 stages with waves of projectiles as you persevere and see a space odyssey to the end!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Top-Down Shooter 22.9%, 1990's 9%, Shooter 8.9%, Arcade 6.2%
It's Christmas! Pelt the humans with gifts! Quickly!!!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.6%, Top-Down Shooter 27.2%, Arcade 8.7%, Action 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%
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 24.9%, Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, 1990's 8.9%, Shooter 8.5%, Retro 6.9%
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 30.4%, Top-Down Shooter 25.7%, Shooter 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Action 8.1%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, 1990's 9%, Shooter 8.8%, Retro 8.3%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 44.3%, 1990's 16.3%, Shooter 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, 2D 7.1%
Galactic Explorers is a top-down 2D retro space shooter inspired by early games such as Galaxian, and Asteroids.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, Shooter 8%, Retro 7.4%, 1990's 7.4%
Save Earth from an invasion of intergalactic chickens! Finger-blistering arcade shooting action for one or two players.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30%, Top-Down Shooter 22.1%, Shooter 12%, Arcade 9%, Action 8.4%
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 25.2%, Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Shooter 10.7%, Retro 7.9%, Arcade 7.5%
The vertical scrolling shooter game '.Decluster' and its sequel '.Decluster Zero' are now available in one package.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.2%, Top-Down Shooter 26.3%, Shooter 11.4%, Action 5.5%, Arcade 5.4%
1x! Space Adventure is an arcade top-down shump with gradually increasing difficulty.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, Top-Down Shooter 21.9%, Shooter 13.2%, Arcade 10%, Action 9.3%
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 32.2%, Top-Down Shooter 27.7%, Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 6.7%, Top-Down 5.2%
Rocks In Space is an indie arcade shooter with upgrades, unlockable ships, and no paywalls. Download now and get ready to fight the endless swarm!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Top-Down Shooter 20.9%, 1990's 11.5%, Shooter 10.1%, Arcade 7.2%
Simple vertical scrolling shooter with a bear as the main character, 5 stages in total
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Shooter 17.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Retro 8.5%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Top-Down Shooter 25.3%, Shooter 10.1%, 1990's 9.6%, Arcade 6.7%
Challenge your reflexes and defend your web from an onslaught of strange creatures to the beat of a dynamic, generative acid techno soundtrack in this all-nonsense arcade-style twin stick shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.1%, Top-Down Shooter 29.1%, Shooter 10.4%, Arcade 6.6%, Top-Down 5.1%
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 27%, Top-Down Shooter 22.6%, Shooter 10.1%, Space 7.3%, Pixel Graphics 7%
Space & Pixels is a top-down space shooter with classic gameplay. Battle through each level, blast lots of enemies, upgrade your ship's firepower, and uncover the truth behind your dangerous mission.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.7%, Shooter 14.4%, Arcade 10.6%, Action 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%
Raioh is a retro style shot and bomb style vertical scroll shmup.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.8%, Shooter 16.2%, 1990's 14.2%, Action 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%
