Games Like RIP - Trilogy™

Experience the explosive science fiction arcade-shooter that resurrects a much revered franchise in an epic single player and co-op multiplayer campaign.

Why similar: Shooter 59.3%, Action 24.5%, Arcade 16.2%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi top-down shooter that focuses on intense corridor combat and managing overwhelming enemy numbers.

Thousands of aliens, giant spiders, mutant lizards, and more are on the attack - can you survive the onslaught? Crimsonland is a top-down shooter with a touch of RPG. Unlock over 30 weapons and over 50 perks from quirky to brutal. Complete the quest and show your skills in five survival modes.

Why similar: Shooter 42.7%, Indie 22.5%, Arcade 15.4%, Action 15.4%, 2D 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive top-down arena shooter that mirrors the relentless horde-clearing gameplay found in the RIP series.

Experience the full evolution of the award-winning Geometry Wars franchise and battle through waves of enemies on 3D grids in this frenetic arcade shooter!

Why similar: Arcade 63.3%, Action 21.5%, Shooter 15.3%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential twin-stick arcade shooter that emphasizes reflex-based gameplay and vibrant, high-speed action.

Nation Red is an ultra fast infinite play arena-based shooter providing an exceptional close-quarter battlefield experience. Fight thousands of zombie mutants and their bosses in frantic bloody gameplay while earning close to 100 perks. Fight in Barricade, Survival or Free Play mode.

Why similar: Indie 49.2%, Action 30%, Arcade 20.8%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, zombie-themed top-down shooter that captures the same arcade-style intensity and wave-based survival mechanics.

Nex Machina is an intense arcade style twin-stick shooter from Housemarque. Taking hints from both Robotron and Smash TV, Nex Machina focuses on pure action, voxel destruction and competition in the distant, cablepunk themed future.

Why similar: Arcade 42.3%, Shooter 22.7%, Indie 21.5%, Action 13.4%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by arcade legends, this game offers the ultimate modern twin-stick experience with high-octane action and score-chasing depth.

Tesla vs Lovecraft is an intense top-down twin stick arena shooter from the creators of Crimsonland and Neon Chrome. Play as the enigmatic inventor Nikola Tesla harnessing the static energy to power up Tesla-Mech and give the lovecraftian nightmares a lesson in horror!

Why similar: Shooter 46.4%, Indie 36.6%, Action 17.1%

Why You'll Like It: An explosive top-down shooter that features fast movement, powerful weapons, and chaotic combat against waves of enemies.

Sky Force Reloaded is a classic shoot ‘em up experience packed in gorgeous visuals and excellent gameplay. Enjoy flashy explosions, beautiful scenery and massive bosses in single player or local cooperative modes.

Why similar: Arcade 40.1%, Shooter 28.9%, Indie 21.1%, Action 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A polished top-down shooter that brings classic arcade sensibilities and modern visuals to the genre.

Astro Tripper is a furious shoot-em-up experience inspired by the painful, knuckle busting video games of years gone by.

Why similar: Indie 69.3%, Action 30.7%

Why You'll Like It: A frantic, arcade-style shooter that captures the spirit of classic 2D action games.

Experience the addictive gameplay of old-school arcade favourites, updated and improved for the 21st century! Unique retro-futuristic sound and graphics, player responsive difficulty, and a subtle system of tactics combined with classic gameplay make Ultratron a fun and hypnotic arcade blast.

Why similar: Arcade 33.9%, Indie 32.8%, Shooter 16.2%, Action 13.8%, 2D 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired twin-stick shooter that focuses on pure arcade score-chasing and escalating difficulty.

Assault Android Cactus is an intense arcade style twin stick shooter - pick from one of nine unique synthetic heroines and blast your way through overwhelming robots hordes to save the ship from its own workforce. Supports single player and local co-op game modes.

Why similar: Shooter 47.4%, Arcade 41.3%, Action 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A high-energy, arcade-style twin-stick shooter that rewards aggressive play and precise movement.

Alien Zombie Megadeath is a gloriously intense platform shoot-em-up!

Why similar: Indie 68.6%, Action 31.4%

Why You'll Like It: A chaotic arcade platformer-shooter that focuses on clearing levels as quickly as possible.

A fast paced action shooter inspired by the arcade classic Super Pang! Use a wide selection of weapons and powerups to tear through increasingly challenging levels.

Why similar: Indie 43.2%, Arcade 35%, Action 17%, 2D 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, action-packed shooter that requires quick reflexes to clear waves of enemies in an arcade environment.

A masterful combination of top-down shooter and endless replayability with procedural levels. Blast your way through walls & enemies with guns and cybernetic abilities. Install perks from cyber chambers and upgrade your character stats after each death. Can you stop the Overseer?

Why similar: Shooter 49.2%, Indie 34.5%, Action 16.4%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down shooter with destructible environments and arcade-focused progression that feels right at home with the RIP series.

Shoot Trip Die is a psychedelic, arcade, rogue-like romp! Finger blast your way through dozens of levels mowing down strange monsters and collecting even weirder items, all to get back to your pissed stained mattress! It's got Kick! It's got Bite! And It'll Mess. You. Up! You got what it takes?...

Why similar: Shooter 42.7%, Arcade 37.3%, 2D 10.6%, Action 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed, arcade-focused shooter that blends twin-stick mechanics with intense bullet-hell elements.

Take to the skies once again as the last defender of humanity against overwhelming odds! Lovingly built to be enjoyed by newcomers and genre veterans alike, Danmaku Unlimited 3 is a perfect medley of the best aspects of classic bullet hell shooters wrapped up in a modern and approachable package.

Why similar: Indie 41.5%, Arcade 39.6%, Action 18.9%

Why You'll Like It: A refined bullet-hell experience that offers the same high-stakes, arcade-style intensity as the RIP series.

The legendary bullet-hell shoot-’em-up series has come to Steam! DoDonPachi is ressurected after a Blissful Death with enough modes to satisfy the beginner and the expert player alike. Tonight we dine in bullet hell!

Why similar: Arcade 54.9%, Shooter 26.2%, Action 14.3%, 2D 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: A legendary arcade shoot-em-up that provides the ultimate test of reflexes and pattern recognition.

“METAL SLUG 3”, the masterpiece in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game series, still continues to fascinate millions of fans worldwide to this day for its intricate dot-pixel graphics, and simple and intuitive game controls, heads out to the Steam gaming platform!

Why similar: Arcade 60.6%, Shooter 20.9%, Action 13.6%, 2D 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic arcade action game that shares the same run-and-gun, high-energy spirit as the RIP trilogy.

Bullet Candy is a fast paced, action packed arena shooter. There are a variety of combo systems and many secret techniques that you can employ to get the best score and weapon upgrades possible. Viewed from a top-down perspective, Bullet Candy allows for a true 360° shoot-em-up experience.

Why similar: Indie 38.9%, Casual 38.3%, Arcade 22.8%

Why You'll Like It: A vibrant, arcade-style twin-stick shooter that emphasizes fast-paced combat and score multipliers.

Welcome to the Reincarnation Insurance Program! This top-down roguelite shooter blends Diablo-style looting with Survivor-like mayhem. Face screen-filling zombie tides, use Divine Tech to liquidate them into ash, and farm god-tier gear to forge your OP build.

Why similar: Arcade 59.1%, Casual 27.7%, Action 13.2%

In Savage Halloween the world is taken over by monsters from the afterlife who were trapped in the Earth after a Halloween party, and now they have decided to make their new home here.

Why similar: Indie 35.4%, Casual 24.6%, Action 16.9%, Arcade 15.7%, 2D 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled action game that shares the quirky, Halloween-themed aesthetic and arcade gameplay of the seed game.

Endless arcade action with just ONE button - Switch directions whenever you shoot!

Why similar: Arcade 29.4%, Shooter 28.3%, Casual 20.4%, Indie 11.6%, 2D 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, score-attack arcade shooter that perfectly captures the 'just one more try' addictive quality.

Vectorium is a classical, yet intense arcade shooting game. Can you survive those dreadful enemies and barrage of gunfire?

Why similar: Shooter 36%, Arcade 29.3%, Casual 19.6%, 2D 7.7%, Action 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-infused twin-stick shooter that combines arcade action with a unique musical aesthetic.

Xeno Crisis is an arena shooter in which up to two players take control of battle-hardened marines embarking on a deadly mission to confront an alien menace! Run and gun your way through thousands of adversaries, searching for survivors, and ultimately facing the origin of the outpost's demise.

Why similar: Shooter 43.7%, Indie 27.4%, Action 15.6%, 2D 13.3%

Why You'll Like It: A modern top-down arena shooter that pays homage to classic arcade games with its tight controls and challenging combat.

Redie is a challenging singleplayer 3D top-down shooter. Fight an army of well-trained terrorists and soldiers in action-packed close quarters combat. Prepare to (re)die.

Why similar: Indie 66.1%, Action 33.9%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, top-down arcade shooter where precision and quick decision-making are key to survival.

Waves is an Arcade Twin-Stick Shooter that's all about High Scores. Build your combo and drop bombs in pursuit of Leaderboard dominance over seven game-modes!

Why similar: Shooter 45.6%, Arcade 39.9%, Action 10.6%, 2D 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A pure, minimalist twin-stick shooter designed specifically for high-score chasing and arcade-style survival.

Stellar 2D is a retro style space arcade game, it's a 2D game in a 3D world. With an addictive, fast paced, casual game-play style.

Why similar: Indie 61.5%, Casual 25.2%, Action 9.3%, 2D 4%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward, casual 2D shooter that focuses on simple, arcade-style mechanics.

I Hate Running Backwards is a never-ending adrenaline packed shoot'em down roguelite that puts the emphasis on destruction and fighting never ending waves of enemies while time traveling through procedurally generated worlds!

Why similar: Indie 68%, Action 32%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade shooter that features a unique, relentless forward-scrolling mechanic and chaotic combat.

a classic arcade shooter game. You can play with up to 4 people locally, or using Steam Remote play.

Why similar: Shooter 43.6%, Arcade 29.3%, Casual 27.1%

Pile on the firepower with the revolutionary Gunstacker and fire all your weapons at once in a symphony of destruction!

Why similar: Indie 38.9%, Shooter 31.1%, Action 21.9%, 2D 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D arcade shooter that brings the over-the-top, horde-clearing action of the Serious Sam series to a side-scrolling format.

Lock-on to an exhilarating sci-fi shooting fest with the trilogy which put Taito on the 90s arcade shooting map: The Ray Series, together in one collection for the first time!

Why similar: Shooter 64.5%, Action 21.6%, Arcade 13.9%

Experience your music collection like never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.

Why similar: Shooter 22.7%, Indie 22.5%, Arcade 20.3%, Casual 15.6%, 2D 10.8%

Peace, Death! is an arcade simulator with difficulties. In this game you play as the Reaper working for your boss, Death, and send clients to Heaven, Hell, or Purgatory.

Why similar: Indie 45.9%, Casual 44.7%, 2D 9.4%

Another tribute paid to yet another arcade classic from the Hero Concept team! Doughlings: Invasion promises a fun gaming experience to gamers of all ages with the innovations it brings to the shooting genre.

Why similar: Shooter 27.4%, Arcade 23.8%, Casual 17.4%, Indie 17.3%, Action 8.1%

YOU ARE DEATH. The Grim Reaper. You must travel throughout various action packed scenarios, Reaping enemies and collecting their souls. FEAR THE REAPER

Why similar: Action 100%

Three incredible action adventure games from the Castlevania series have finally returned, for the first time! But wait, there's more! Haunted Castle Revisited, a redesigned version of the very first Castlevania arcade game, makes its debut!

Why similar: Action 69.3%, 2D 30.7%

Not your average brick-breaker arcade game! Prepare for hardcore action, atmospheric metal guitar riffs and old-school arkanoid difficulty. 40 challenging levels in 4 episode sets. Real-time physics and effects. 11 different power-ups to spice up the gameplay. 21 Achievements, 6 Trading Cards. Casual price.

Why similar: Casual 36%, Action 34.2%, Indie 29.8%

3, 2, 1 Blast-Off! Launch yourself into the intense space-shooter Aces of the Galaxy™ — A non-stop, old-school arcade thrill-ride for the 21st century and beyond. Utilize an impressive arsenal of upgradeable weapons including high powered missile launchers, devastating torpedoes and the ever-reliant chain gun to annihilate the ships of...

Why similar: Casual 71.4%, Action 28.6%

A SUPER throwback to the classic quarter eating arcade games of the 80's. Super Bit Blaster XL is an (even more) enhanced version of the retro styled, addictive, and fast paced arcade shoot 'em up!

Why similar: Arcade 43.8%, Casual 31.2%, 2D 12.8%, Action 12.3%

TeraBlaster is a top-down arcade shooter micro-game which draws heavy inspiration from Geometry Wars. Duke it out with hordes of enemies on randomly generated levels, trigger massive explosions, and die a truly glorious death.

Why similar: Casual 42.8%, Indie 40.7%, Action 16.4%

Razor2: Hidden Skies Razor2: Hidden Skies is a top view shooter. The game has the style of successful classic arcade games, while using the latest technology to create great visuals and effects. An old-school game with all new technology.

Why similar: Indie 33.8%, Casual 32.5%, Arcade 17.8%, Action 16%

Fast-paced shooting in a frantic atmosphere! Pick-up-and-play, like the good old days! Local multiplayer!

Why similar: Action 61.9%, Casual 38.1%

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: Arcade 36.4%, Shooter 24.8%, Indie 24.4%, Action 14.4%

TURBO CHARGED PINBALL RETURNS! Now with bigger sprites, more baddies, more secrets & MORE BULLETS! Demon's Tilt pushes the limits of the Video Pinball genre with SHMUP & Hack N' Slash elements.

Why similar: Arcade 46.2%, Indie 32.2%, Action 14.3%, 2D 7.4%

In an all-new, completely revamped LUXOR Evolved, the chains are faster, the power-ups more awesome, the shooters more stealthy. In this retro-styled arcade shooter, you’ll experience a faster, more intense LUXOR, unlike any you’ve seen before.

Why similar: Casual 41%, Indie 26.6%, Arcade 19.1%, Action 13.4%

Dark Matter is a classic arcade space shooter inspired by Asteroids, featuring fast-paced ship combat, physics-based movement, and score-driven gameplay.

Why similar: Shooter 34.6%, Arcade 29.4%, Casual 21.1%, 2D 8.6%, Action 6.3%

Are you ready to explore your music collection mapped as a stunning galaxy of wonders? Experience your music collection as never before with this intense music driven twin stick shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.

Why similar: Shooter 35.5%, Indie 31.5%, Casual 19.7%, Action 13.3%

Still Not Dead is a challenging roguelite FPS that merges the fast satisfying gunplay of Doom with open stages, insane weaponry, tactical choice and being pursued by death itself. The unique blessing and curse system, plus unlockable skill skulls set the game apart from everything else.

Why similar: Indie 37.8%, Shooter 25.3%, Arcade 19.1%, Action 17.8%

Everyday Shooter is an album of games exploring the expressive power of abstract shooters. Dissolute sounds of destruction are replaced with guitar riffs harmonizing over an all-guitar soundtrack, while modulating shapes celebrate the flowing beauty of geometry.

Why similar: Indie 43.4%, Casual 34.5%, Shooter 22%

An immersive pseudo-3D shoot 'em up experience that pushes the limits of pixel art. Push your score higher with the innovative Berserk System: the closer they are, the more points you get!

Why similar: Shooter 49.2%, Arcade 15.5%, Indie 14.3%, Action 12.8%, 2D 8.1%

Tempest 4000™ is a visually stunning, action-packed tube shooter based on the classic hit arcade game, Tempest™.

Why similar: Casual 54.7%, Arcade 45.3%

Vortex Attack is a frenetic arcade space shooter featuring worldwide tournaments and an intense local multiplayer mode.A worthy successor to Galaga for the XXI century.WARNING: Highly addictive.

Why similar: Shooter 32.5%, Arcade 27.2%, Casual 24.3%, Action 8.1%, 2D 7.9%

Gruniożerca Trilogy is a collection of three unique puzzle games starring Grunio – a food-loving pig with a big heart (and an even bigger appetite)! Retro visuals, quirky mechanics, and absurd humor now on modern platforms!

Why similar: Arcade 40.3%, Casual 35.8%, Action 14.2%, 2D 9.7%

Shoot, blast and slash through hordes of enemies in Rocking Pilot - a twin-stick shooter extravaganza inspired by arcade classics.

Why similar: Indie 43.6%, Arcade 38.5%, Action 17.9%

Experience the original F.E.A.R. along with F.E.A.R. Extraction Point and F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate.

Why similar: Shooter 68.4%, Action 31.6%

Hear the shrieks of colliding metal! Behold the true form of steel! An explosive onslaught of shooting action!!

Why similar: Casual 30.2%, Indie 28.6%, Arcade 22.3%, Action 13%, 2D 5.9%