
Shoot through storms of weird and funny creatures, jump between planets by switching gravity, and relive the childhood fun of your very first arcade shooters - alone or with a friend in co-op!
60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Sci-fi, Arcade.

Shoot through storms of weird and funny creatures, jump between planets by switching gravity, and relive the childhood fun of your very first arcade shooters - alone or with a friend in co-op!

Invasion From Space
Simple remake of Space Invaders adding destructions and physics

Airscape - The Fall of Gravity
Airscape is a fast-paced, ultra-challenging 60 level action platformer. You play a deep-sea octopus, kidnapped by a mechanical alien race. Jump, dodge, and swim through a skybound environment full of floating islands, water formations, and robotic terrors.
Simple remake of Space Invaders adding destructions and physics
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Aliens 12.7%, Arcade 11.2%, Futuristic 8.2%, Cute 8%
Airscape is a fast-paced, ultra-challenging 60 level action platformer. You play a deep-sea octopus, kidnapped by a mechanical alien race. Jump, dodge, and swim through a skybound environment full of floating islands, water formations, and robotic terrors.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, 2.5D 17.1%, Platformer 14.2%, Physics 11.4%, Arcade 8.8%
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 28.4%, Shooter 13.8%, Space 11.2%, Arcade 10.4%, Sci-fi 10.2%
Blast your way through waves of alien invaders in this retro style shooter with modern visuals. Collect power ups, destroy the enemy ships and defeat the mega bosses in 12 action packed levels. On your own or with a friend in local co-op mode.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20%, 2.5D 12.7%, Local Co-Op 11.3%, Aliens 9.9%, Shooter 9.4%
This 2.5d platformer blends the nostalgia of 90s shooters with modern gameplay mechanics and graphic design. Move using the keyboard, aim and fire with the mouse, kill everything that crawls of flies, get through mazes full of deadly traps, survive battles with robotic bosses and save the Earth.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Platformer 16%, 2.5D 14.2%, Shooter 13.5%, Aliens 11.9%
In this Shoot'em, you fight against an alien swarm of pollinators taking over the system! With your laser beam, Blast through waves of enemies, traverse challenging puzzles, and reclaim control in this fast-paced shooter. Step up to the challenge and push back the alien invaders!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Shooter 13.1%, 2.5D 12.3%, Space 10.1%, Arcade 8.4%
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 25.5%, Aliens 15.1%, Shooter 13.3%, Arcade 10.4%, Futuristic 9.7%
modernized old time classic alien shooter game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.6%, Aliens 16.7%, Shooter 14.9%, Space 14.8%, Arcade 9.7%
Blow Out is a "non-violent" arcade game where you can't kill your enemies, you can only blow them back! It's very fun.
Why similar: 2.5D 22%, Shooter 15.5%, Arcade 13.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.5%, Cute 9.9%
Make up your squads out of 9 unique spaceships and go clear 3 planets from hordes of robots in not-so-classic horizontal shoot-em-up style!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Aliens 15.1%, Shooter 13.3%, Futuristic 10%, Cute 8.5%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 37.8%, 2.5D 15.2%, Shooter 14.8%, Sci-fi 12.9%, Local Co-Op 8.5%
Galactic Wars EX is a pixel perfect co-op retro arcade shmup retrogaming experience for modern pcs
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, Aliens 21.2%, Local Co-Op 17.9%, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 9.8%
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 27.2%, 2.5D 18.3%, Shooter 13%, Aliens 8.2%, Space 7.2%
Step into the shoes of Corelatine Rangers Ralph and Brad, as they steer their way through Asteroid Fields and Monsters a-plenty, to arrest Dr. Jillkoy - A menace known for his deadly atrocities towards intergalactic citizens. Do you have what it takes to see him behind bars?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.1%, Aliens 15.6%, Arcade 12%, Space 10.1%, Sci-fi 9.4%
Aliens In Paradise is a Shoot'em Up game inspired by shooter games like Contra. Aliens Start invading The Bahamas. They destroy the main characters house so he sets out on a revenge quest to destroy as much Aliens and their Ships as possible. His thirst for revenge may actually save the world.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, 2.5D 14.5%, Platformer 12.9%, Aliens 12.7%, Shooter 10.8%
A modern retro inspired side scrolling shooter with a deep upgrade system and the ability to absorb enemy fire and also deflect it back to your enemies. A fast paced shooter that can be played solo or local co-op with 12 difficulty modes and lots of boss battles.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, 2.5D 16.3%, Shooter 11.5%, Sci-fi 10.7%, Co-op 8.5%
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 33.6%, 2.5D 19.2%, Shooter 14.5%, Arcade 10.6%, Space 8.1%
A SUPER REALISTIC (ahem..) alien sniper simulator! Use your super quick reaction skills to outwit the alien blighters and snipe your way to victory!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Aliens 18.6%, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 9.2%, Cartoony 8.9%
Eschaton is a vivid, fast-paced top-down arcade sci-fi space shooter with weapon upgrades, intense boss fights, dynamic SFX, and an original metal-meets-synth soundtrack. Chase high scores, accuracy ranks, and speedrun times while killing aliens in this chapter of a longer legendary saga.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, 2.5D 19.2%, Arcade 11%, Aliens 10.9%, Action 7.8%
Command destructive spaceships to obliterate hordes of enemy vessels, while quickly solving puzzles to weave through networks of vibrantly colorful, adversarial machines!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, Space 14.1%, Local Co-Op 13.4%, Shooter 11.7%, Action 8%
A fast-paced, top down movement shooter. A drifter must master the art of drifting, the nature of the enemy and the rhythm of attack and defence. Only then can a drifter become The Astrodrifter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, 2.5D 14.2%, Aliens 13.2%, Local Co-Op 10.6%, Shooter 9.4%
Take to your ship to ensure the survival of humanity against an alien force determined to see you fail. Customize your ship with upgrades to raise your chance of success. Take a friend into battle to immediately become a stronger force and watch each others tail
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Shooter 14.9%, Arcade 12.5%, Space 10.9%, Local Co-Op 9.8%
Join the High Commander as the eternally loyal Green in an epic journey to save the Blues from the menace of the Greys and their evil Red Gems!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.3%, Shooter 16.6%, Arcade 13.6%, Space 11.7%, Sci-fi 10.9%
A retro space themed action shooter where your bullets send you flying through the air!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Aliens 16.4%, Platformer 16.1%, Futuristic 10.8%, Space 8.3%
A fantasy bullet hell on a strange, familiar planet. Fight the living and the dead as you figure out what's causing all this energy in the air! Play as a troupe of living puppets, curious immortal children, or a demon, and be sure to scan enemies to unlock journal pages on the way!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Aliens 14.2%, Shooter 12.1%, Cartoony 10%, Arcade 9.5%
Wreck the Insects - An arcade-style shootem' up with a floral twist!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.9%, Platformer 16.2%, Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 10.5%, Cute 9.7%
Planet Cracker is a 2D shooting game features physics engine and 3D environment. You must protect a space station from space debris trying to surpass the line of defence. Destroy all debris, and accomplish the most important mission: SURVIVE!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.2%, 2.5D 23.3%, Shooter 18%, Sci-fi 12.8%, Physics 12%
When a black hole generates enough strength to destroy the entire universe, it's called Collapsion. It's up to you to defend the universe for as long as possible to stop Collapsion from happening in this Arcade Shooter!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Aliens 16.1%, Shooter 13.8%, Arcade 10.9%, Space 10%
Shoot down masses of asteroids and aliens in this arcade-style shooter with roguelike elements. Level up and upgrade your guns to cope with the endless waves being thrown at you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.2%, Shooter 14.8%, Aliens 10.7%, Arcade 10.4%, Space 8.8%
SUPERVERSE is a fast-paced, action-packed space shooter that launches you into an ancient network of interconnected universes. Your mission: travel back through space-time and prevent the extinction of humanity.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, 2.5D 14.2%, Aliens 10.2%, Shooter 10%, Space 9.4%
Astro Fighters 2 is a vertical scrolling bullet hell shooter designed to test your skills with non-stop arcade style action. Use a variety of special items, power up your chosen ship and compete for the high score across 4 difficulty modes to be the best fighter pilot in the game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24%, 2.5D 13.8%, Aliens 12.4%, Shooter 11.3%, Space 8.7%
The year is 2248. You play as Anthea, a pilot for the Spacing Guild. She's battling a pirate fleet. During the game, you'll need to destroy four leader ships.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.9%, Shooter 17.1%, Sci-fi 15.1%, Arcade 9.1%, Space 8.2%
ATOMIC GUARDIANS is a fully CO-OP arcade retro shoot 'em up, where one player flies the ship, and the other player mans the shields. Fight your way through a never ending horde of Brutal Bosses, Alien Monsters and Gigantic Asteroids as you rack up a new world-wide high score. Play with up to three friends, and see how long you can last!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Shooter 13.2%, Futuristic 11%, Arcade 10.3%, Space 9.4%
Galaxy Dreamer is an 2D old-school vertical space shooter that will remind you of your childhood.Сontrol a spaceship and shoot your opponents alone or with a friend! You can choose from a dozen spaceships and weapons to destroy a variety of enemies and BOSSES!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.8%, Space 15.4%, Arcade 13.6%, Local Co-Op 12.5%, Action 10%
Ossel’s Odyssey is a quirky 2.5D side-scrolling platformer in the spirit of classic Rayman-style games, but with its own absurd, dry sense of humor. Originally created by Oliver Stephan (creaturelab3d), it blends nostalgic gameplay with oddball surprises.
Why similar: Platformer 18.3%, 2.5D 18.1%, Shooter 15.1%, Cartoony 9.5%, 3D Platformer 9%
Sci-fi top-down twin-stick shooter with 9 weapons, 3 alts and secret hidden collectibles!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Shooter 10.8%, Aliens 10.7%, Space 8.5%, Arcade 8%
Try to survive waves of robotic space aliens, and be a true hero to the resistance. Unlock new weapons to help you further in your quest to protect the world from the alien invasion in this classic Arcade style Retro game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.9%, Shooter 16.4%, Aliens 12.1%, Cartoony 12%, Action 8.7%
A top-down space shooter roguelite built on momentum. Chain kills into devastating combos as you fly dock-to-dock through escalating gauntlets. Between runs, your AI companion Luna helps you prepare — and she'll do anything to keep you safe.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, 2.5D 16.4%, Shooter 13.4%, Cartoony 9.2%, Futuristic 7.4%
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 34.1%, 2.5D 18.3%, Shooter 14.1%, Arcade 10%, Space 8.7%
Enter an ever changing, randomly generated galaxy and battle the Metal Swarm menace in this arcade style shoot 'em up. Blast through hordes of bugs, collect powerups and battle giant bosses as you harvest their power cores to upgrade your ship.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.9%, Aliens 17%, Arcade 15.4%, Cartoony 9.8%, Space 8.1%
Mud River is a horizontal 2D Shoot‘em Up game. The Rio Doce (Sweet River) was a paradise for mankind and animals, but now it has become a territory destroyed by the unscrupulous activities of Dr. Wellin. This is Pacal's first destination, ascending the Rio Doce preventing its complete destruction.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, 2.5D 17.4%, Shooter 13.6%, Aliens 13.1%, Arcade 10.9%
Parabolus is a 3D space shooter with rocks in it. Kinda like Asteroids, if it took place in a Tron maze and also had a squad of enemies waiting to pounce on you around each corner. Clever thinking and quick reflexes are needed to get through this amazing sci-fi adventure.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, 2.5D 16.2%, Space 14.7%, Shooter 12.6%, Futuristic 10%
Scifi run and gun arcade action Featuring a soundtrack provided by the cyber realms greatest composers.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Aliens 13.4%, 3D Platformer 13.3%, Shooter 11.4%, Cartoony 9.1%
Dodge enemy beams with your space fighter, kill huge bosses, and sing along to seven distinct songs in this unique rock opera videogame.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.9%, Shooter 13.7%, Arcade 11.6%, Space 8.5%, Action 8.5%
Destroy waves of UFOs in a arcade style space shooter with an array of powerful weaponry.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Aliens 14.3%, Shooter 14.2%, Space 13.6%, Cartoony 10%
AYBABTU ( All Your Base Are Belong To us ) Aliens are attacking the White House! Go get 'em!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.9%, Aliens 23.4%, Shooter 20.7%, Action 8.3%, Combat 7.6%
A fast-paced VR arcade shooter, where you fire guns, shoot energy bows, and toss explosive spears to defend your base from an alien infestation. The bugs shoot back, so don't forget to duck!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Aliens 13.8%, Sci-fi 11.5%, Shooter 11%, Co-op 11%
With the power of gravity manipulation and bubblegum, the Bubblegum Bandit wreaks havoc and takes revenge! Steal from evil robots and blow up their ships!
Why similar: Platformer 15.9%, Aliens 14.2%, Shooter 13.7%, Futuristic 9.1%, Space 8.7%
A reinvention of the cave-flyer for players who love games of skill. You control an extremely responsive ship, which opens up new possibilities for speed flying challenges, puzzles, and bullet hell scenarios. This game is set at 1980s difficulty--Survive it if you can.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Space 17.7%, Physics 15.9%, Shooter 12.6%, Sci-fi 10.9%
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 34.8%, Shooter 13.4%, Aliens 10.2%, Arcade 9.4%, Space 8.3%
Manipulate gravity in a 2.5D space adventure where we’ll help Groovy save his companions from an evil corporation.
Why similar: 2.5D 14.1%, Aliens 12.7%, 3D Platformer 11.2%, Platformer 10.9%, Space 9.5%
Embark on an interstellar race as the universe collapses. Swing swords, fire projectiles, and reflect hazards to save nomads. 60 challenging missions. Random encounters. Simple mouse controls. Conquer diverse hazards. Will you guide them home?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, 2.5D 19.8%, Aliens 12.1%, Arcade 11.7%, Action 8.7%
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 28.4%, Aliens 13.6%, 2.5D 12.6%, Shooter 11.7%, Space 9.8%
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 33.4%, Shooter 18.3%, Arcade 15.1%, Space 11.4%, Action 11.3%
Robo Rob: Dive into this compact, rage-inducing puzzle adventure that's sure to test your patience and skill.
Why similar: 2.5D 16.1%, 3D Platformer 14.1%, Platformer 12.9%, Physics 11.3%, Futuristic 9.9%
Shoot lead & blow heads in Arena Brutal, an action shooter that'll put your weapons proficiency to the test! You'll need to manage the uniquely simulated recoil of each gun, keep on top of ammo & avoid getting your face blown off while speeding to the exit for the highest score & the next challenge
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Platformer 14.4%, Shooter 13%, Physics 12.6%, Cartoony 8%
Sagittarius is a classic side scrolling space shoot'em up in a modern take. In this epic space game it's up to you to save our solar system from destruction. Fly alone or with a friend in a local multiplayer co-op game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Space 13.8%, Local Co-Op 13.1%, Sci-fi 12.3%, Shooter 10.8%
You will see the creation of new lives... Capture enemies and fire them back at their allies as enormous beams of energy in this horizontally scrolling shooting game, featuring 5 versions of G-Darius with new features, enhancements, and Steam exclusive extras!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, 2.5D 16.7%, Shooter 12.1%, Aliens 9.9%, Arcade 9%
Pilot S.H.E.L.L., a weaponized snail mechsuit, and defend the Overgrown Realms. Customize your shell, unlock abilities, and squad up in 4-player co-op side-scrolling combat. Activate Battlefield Clarity to shift into first-person warfare.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Platformer 14.4%, Shooter 13.5%, 2.5D 13.4%, 3D Platformer 12.5%
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 30.9%, Shooter 13.9%, Aliens 11.3%, Arcade 9.9%, Space 9.1%