60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shoot 'Em Up, 2D, Arcade.
Defend Earth against alien asteroid attacks in this arcade roguelite retro shooter and experience the evolution of the genre in a gripping visual and auditory adventure.
Thunder Tiger
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!
Cosmic Destroyer
Turn the incoming swarm of deadly bullets into your own weapon of chaos in this precision STG bullet hell. Grab and toss enemies, dodge and deflect torrents of bullets, and reshape the battlefield with explosive chain reactions.
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 20.8%, Side Scroller 19.2%, 1980s 9.3%, Arcade 9%, Shooter 7.8%
Turn the incoming swarm of deadly bullets into your own weapon of chaos in this precision STG bullet hell. Grab and toss enemies, dodge and deflect torrents of bullets, and reshape the battlefield with explosive chain reactions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Side Scroller 21.3%, PvE 12.2%, Shooter 10.4%, Arcade 8%
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 22.2%, Side Scroller 21%, Shooter 11.3%, Linear 9.2%, Arcade 9.1%
Space Force Squadron is a horizontal 2d shmup. Choose between 4 pilots with different spaceships and different attributes. Buy upgrades for ships using points earned in battles. This is arcade style game, meaning there is no possibility to save.
Why similar: Gun Customization 26.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Side Scroller 19.4%, Linear 9.2%, Arcade 8.5%
Xenotype is a side-scrolling space shooter with fully integrated Co-op gameplay. Take control of humanity's biggest scientific achievement as you fight back against a deadly alien invasion. Explore an expansive action/adventure campaign alone, OR recruit a friend and dominate together!
Why similar: Gun Customization 19.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Side Scroller 15.3%, Roguelite 11.4%, PvE 9.8%
A side-scrolling shoot 'em up inspired by 8-bit games and 80s Sci-Fi movies. Play as Automatic Eltron, a cybernetic law enforcer, and save the city from the machine domination.
Why similar: Gun Customization 22.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Side Scroller 14.1%, 1980s 11.3%, Shooter 9%
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%, Side Scroller 21.4%, Shooter 11.6%, 1990's 9.7%, Arcade 8.6%
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 27.6%, Side Scroller 19.7%, Arcade 11.3%, Hand-drawn 10.3%, Linear 6.9%
Blast off for a retro shoot’em up experience filled with clever twists and secrets!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Side Scroller 27.1%, Shooter 12.8%, Arcade 10.2%, 1990's 8.6%
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 23.1%, Side Scroller 21.7%, Shooter 11.6%, Linear 9.5%, Arcade 9.5%
BANAN'EM UP! is a tiny challenging arcade shoot’em up where you shoot down quirky aliens to save your planet. Evade bullets, shoot enemies, get upgrades, survive for challenging waves to defeat the final boss, "The MONKE". Die, learn, repeat: get stronger, be powerful!
Why similar: Gun Customization 22.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19%, PvE 11.1%, Shooter 9.6%, Linear 8.3%
Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Side Scroller 20.4%, Shooter 14.1%, Arcade 12.7%, 1990's 9.3%
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 23.7%, Side Scroller 17.4%, Shooter 13.5%, Arcade 12.3%, Action 7.3%
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 27.2%, Side Scroller 19.5%, Arcade 10.4%, Linear 9.8%, 1980s 9.3%
Escape Space is a classic arcade space shooter with RPG mechanics. Fight for various factions against swarms of enemies or bosses and improve your standings, level up your rank, unlock new gear and weapons, and upgrade your spaceship.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Gun Customization 18.9%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 9.2%
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 23.3%, Side Scroller 17.4%, 1980s 11.8%, Shooter 11.2%, 1990's 9.3%
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 26.3%, Side Scroller 22.2%, Shooter 14.2%, Arcade 12.3%, 1990's 10.5%
Fuel Me Up is a shoot ’em up roguelite game. Your ship’s fuel tank is leaking, and you must eliminate the aliens that have invaded planet Vorthex. Earn money by defeating enemy ships, buy upgrades and add-ons, unlock new ships and pilots, and try to get farther each run.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Roguelite 16.5%, PvE 13.7%, Shooter 11.1%, 1980s 9.5%
Sidescrolling Shoot’em’up that will transport you back into the 90s (and space).
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Side Scroller 18.7%, 1980s 11.5%, Shooter 9.7%, 1990's 9.1%
Gray goo is a short retro arcade shooter with lots of upgrades. This game is about destroying goo in space and saving the universe.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Side Scroller 13.7%, 1980s 10%, Shooter 9.1%, Minimalist 8.6%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Side Scroller 21.4%, Shooter 11.2%, 1980s 10.5%, Arcade 9%
Shoot, dodge, and survive your way through unique bosses and swarms of enemies in this Galaga inspired arcade shooter where the fate of a galaxy rests in your hands.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Shooter 14.2%, Arcade 12.9%, 1980s 12.1%, Action 7.7%
Iron Meat is a run-and-gun arcade shooter that immerses players in an apocalyptic future overrun by "The Meat," an iron-ravenous mass mutating everything in its path. Blast your way through retro-inspired stages and bosses to uncover the shocking horrors behind secret experiments on the Moon.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Gun Customization 19.6%, Side Scroller 17.5%, Shooter 9.8%, Arcade 7.9%
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 19.2%, Side Scroller 16.6%, 1980s 13%, Shooter 10.7%, 1990's 10%
『StanÇact』is a cute and sexy girl-on-girl SHOOT'EM UP. Mai, a military officer, is on her way to quell a riot, but the rioters and the military have teamed up and are on the rampage and the head of the military was the ringleader.Witness one woman's struggle to complete her mission amidst the chaos!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Side Scroller 19.2%, 1980s 11.1%, Shooter 10%, 1990's 8.7%
Pewt 'em Up! is a retro inspired arcade space shoot 'em up with lots of upgrades, achievements, extras and more.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Roguelite 16.4%, Shooter 13%, Arcade 11.2%, Futuristic 8.6%
SPACEMAN is a short, nostalgic, retro Shoot-Em-Up
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Side Scroller 14.7%, 1990's 10.5%, 1980s 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 7%
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 24.1%, Side Scroller 17.9%, Shooter 13.7%, Arcade 12.4%, 1990's 10.4%
Old school side scrolling shoot'em up. Blast through exciting different locations. Defeating waves of defenders until the final boss battle. Attack of the Mechadonk is a indie game developed for fun and learning for the creator.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Side Scroller 19.1%, Shooter 14.1%, Arcade 12.5%, Action 7.3%
Sisyphus Paradox is a fusion of roguelike tactical elements with classic side-scrolling shoot 'em up gameplay. Explore and fight your way across the galaxy as you try to get back home to Earth in this hand drawn indie game.
Why similar: Side Scroller 25.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Roguelite 16.2%, Shooter 11.8%, Hand-drawn 6.5%
Retro arcade shooter inspired by classic 80's games Fast-paced side-scrolling shoot ’em up with looping battlefields, relentless enemy waves, tactical shields, power-ups and hyperspace jumps
Why similar: Side Scroller 22.9%, 1980s 16.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 12%, Arcade 12%, Shooter 9.1%
Battle for Asciion is a classic horizontal shoot ’em up built entirely from real text characters. No sprites. No pixels. No images. Just pure ASCII action, massive bosses, weapon upgrades and retro arcade challenge.
Why similar: Side Scroller 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 10.5%, 1980s 9.9%
A sci-fi retro side-scrolling shoot-em-up / rescue game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Side Scroller 18.2%, 1980s 11.6%, Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 9.8%
Cross the universe, shoot aliens, upgrade your weapons and face powerful bosses with AB in this retro inspired lateral shoot 'em up to save the world. Adventure into Campaign Mode or face the never-ending waves of Endless Mode with suitable challenges for all skill levels.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Gun Customization 16.5%, Side Scroller 13.7%, Arcade 8.5%, Shooter 8.4%
Beginner friendly 2D vertical and horizontal retro-style little shoot 'em up. Colourful stages with sound and vision inspired by the golden age of video gaming. Totally free introduction to the world of Shmups and Bullet Hell Games!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Gun Customization 20%, 1980s 14.3%, 1990's 12%, Arcade 9%
Upgrade. Evolve. Dominate. Nanostorm is an incremental 2D arcade Shoot'em'up game where you get stronger with every death. Invest nano essence in new abilities and powerful perks.
Why similar: Gun Customization 24%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Side Scroller 14.9%, Roguelite 10.7%, Shooter 7.9%
A modern space shooter where you guard the galaxy from collapsing into astropolitical war. Traverse the stars, hold the line between empires, and prevent cosmic conflict — one swarm at a time.
Why similar: Gun Customization 28.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, PvE 14.5%, Shooter 11.9%, Modern 8.8%
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 26.4%, Side Scroller 24.3%, Shooter 12.7%, Linear 8.4%, 1990's 6.9%
Blast your way through waves of viroid enemies in Antibody, a Defender-style shoot ‘em up set on a living planet. Move through Sanguon’s insides as you fight to contain a viral outbreak. You are the cure.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Gun Customization 20.7%, Side Scroller 19%, Arcade 10.8%, Sci-fi 8.5%
As species, we always needed a story to believe in, we need a hero to prevail, we need a challenge we can overcome, we need a tragedy to make us one.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Gun Customization 22.1%, PvE 13.2%, Shooter 11.2%, Arcade 8.8%
Raioh is a retro style shot and bomb style vertical scroll shmup.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32%, Shooter 18.4%, 1990's 12.1%, PvE 10.2%, Action 8.2%
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 24.9%, Side Scroller 22.3%, 1980s 12.3%, Arcade 10.7%, 1990's 8.7%
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 17.7%, Side Scroller 15.5%, Gun Customization 13.6%, 1980s 10.7%, Shooter 10.1%
"Don't go to GALXAGAR"; a phrase uttered by many who have traversed its rim. Untold treasures, and terrors, await within its blackened depths. Ready your craft, spacefarer, because you're about to enter the most dangerous sector in all the stars. Get ready.. for GALXAGAR!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, PvE 14.9%, Shooter 12.9%, Arcade 10.4%, Linear 9.9%
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 31.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.5%, Arcade 12.5%, Shooter 7.6%, 1990's 7.5%
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 34.7%, Side Scroller 27.1%, Shooter 14.8%, Arcade 12.6%, Sci-fi 5.4%
THE LAST HUMAN IS A BIKER (TLH) is a few hours of pure entertainment. In this 2D shooter you play as John, the last human, and unleash his fury in his quest of vengeance! With unlimited item synergies, make the choices that will allow you to survive against countless swarms of aliens!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Gun Customization 22.1%, Side Scroller 21.2%, Roguelite 9.1%, Arcade 7.6%
Toward aliens and beyond is a shoot'em up game where you make your way through wave of aliens. Destroy, get experience, upgrade and repeat. Can you resist 20 minutes?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Roguelite 18.7%, Arcade 16%, Shooter 15.5%, Side Scroller 14.2%
Guntech 2 is a return of the good old “cave flyer” shoot ’em ups genre. It’s a twin-stick shooter influenced by such classics as Thrust, Oids, Geometry Wars, and Asteroids. You can play in single-player, or couch co-op with up to 4 players!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Side Scroller 17.3%, Gun Customization 13.6%, Shooter 10.6%, 1990's 10%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 34%, Side Scroller 33.7%, Shooter 15%, Action 6.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%
The official Project X sequel ✨ Back after 30 years!🎮 A demanding, skill-based experience that rewards patience and mastery. Not every game is for everyone — this one is for players who love a real, fair challenge. Try the demo and see if you’re up for it. Failure teaches. Mastery rewards.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Side Scroller 18.6%, Shooter 10.2%, Linear 9.7%, Hand-drawn 9.3%
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 27.3%, Side Scroller 22.4%, Futuristic 10.6%, Shooter 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
An old-school horizontal shoot 'em up, heavily inspired by the arcade classics of the 90's!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Side Scroller 23.1%, Shooter 13%, Arcade 10.7%, Linear 10.2%
Galaxi Taxi is a hybrid of Story-Driven Action-Adventure, Shoot’em and Boss Fight, and you’re a taxi crew in the classy 90s animation art style. Drive your taxi and discover the depths of a rural outer space, a muddy milky way, a cosmic dust flooding the taxi and an ubiquitous smog.
Why similar: Gun Customization 23.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Side Scroller 15.8%, 1990's 10.8%, Hand-drawn 10.3%
A fast-paced Breakout-style arcade with a bold black-and-white aesthetic. Engage in space battles against stunning yet deadly alien foes who are determined to destroy you. Intense visuals, thrilling gameplay, and a challenge that will test your reflexes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Side Scroller 21.5%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 9.7%, Linear 9.5%
Rick Henderson is back! Join the endless arena battle, upgrade your ship, upgrade your guns, upgrade your drones. Fight, upgrade, die, repeat.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Roguelite 17.6%, PvE 14.3%, Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 8.3%
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 31.6%, Side Scroller 22.3%, 1980s 13%, Shooter 11.2%, 1990's 9.3%
Planetstar Warrior is a horizontal scroll-space shooter with numerous powerups and a gradually increasing level of difficulty. Defeat all enemies on each level to progress.
Why similar: Side Scroller 26.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Shooter 12.9%, Arcade 9.3%, 1980s 6.7%
Shoot, loot, upgrade, repeat. Fast-paced, gib-filled, over-the-top arcade shooter with stripped-down roguelike gameplay.
Why similar: Gun Customization 20.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Roguelite 13.7%, Shooter 10.1%, 1980s 9.7%
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 27.4%, Side Scroller 25.4%, Shooter 12.8%, Arcade 10%, Sci-fi 5.8%
