
A coalition of large corporations trying to destroy the root flowers is invading Daejeon. Protect the root flowers. It's not going to be easy. Because... Roots Need Control.
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A coalition of large corporations trying to destroy the root flowers is invading Daejeon. Protect the root flowers. It's not going to be easy. Because... Roots Need Control.

METAL SLUG
“METAL SLUG ”, the very first title in SNK’s legendary 2D run & gun action shooting game series where all began, returns to the missions on the Steam gaming platform!

Deathwish Enforcers Special Edition
A gritty, non-stop blood bath from the creator of Insanity's Blade, Super Battle Princess Madelyn and the recently released GuardGrave. And a parody of beloved 60s and 70s classic action films, heroes and villains. Deathwish Enforcers... There's gonna be hell to pay!
“METAL SLUG ”, the very first title in SNK’s legendary 2D run & gun action shooting game series where all began, returns to the missions on the Steam gaming platform!
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.7%, Arcade 15.2%, Co-op 9.1%, Local Multiplayer 9%, Shooter 8.4%
A gritty, non-stop blood bath from the creator of Insanity's Blade, Super Battle Princess Madelyn and the recently released GuardGrave. And a parody of beloved 60s and 70s classic action films, heroes and villains. Deathwish Enforcers... There's gonna be hell to pay!
Why similar: Side Scroller 19.7%, Arcade 11.3%, Local Multiplayer 10.5%, Local Co-Op 10.4%, Shooter 9.9%
Shoot ’em up, with beautiful 2D pixel art, addictive shooter gameplay, classic levels and weapons that will let you perform a symphony of destruction of the alien base in the black eye galaxy.
Why similar: Side Scroller 18.5%, Local Co-Op 13%, Local Multiplayer 11%, Shooter 9.8%, Action 9.4%
“METAL SLUG 2”, the 2nd entry in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game returns to the battlefield on the Steam gaming platform!
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.1%, Arcade 18.9%, Action 12.4%, Local Co-Op 10%, Retro 7.3%
Simple and fun! Challenge a friend to one-on-one duels across six unique stages, or play solo and conquer 15 levels with increasing difficulty!
Why similar: Side Scroller 34.2%, Shooter 21.2%, Survival 13%, Local Multiplayer 12.8%, Action 12.5%
The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 18.5%, Shooter 13.8%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Local Multiplayer 11%, Co-op 10.2%
Craft your arsenal to avenge your fallen comrades and save the world from the fearsome forces of CLAW!
Why similar: Side Scroller 24.4%, Local Co-Op 14.8%, Co-op 13.7%, Shooter 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%
Lock and load for chaotic, fast-paced action in Gunslugs! Battle the evil Black Duck Army across wild, procedurally generated levels packed with explosions, jetpacks, chicken guns, and rogue-like permadeath. Unlock heroes, conquer bizarre worlds, and fight your way to the gates of Hell!
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.8%, Local Co-Op 16.9%, Shooter 14.7%, Arcade 10.7%, Retro 10.3%
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: Side Scroller 26.8%, Shooter 17.6%, Arcade 15.9%, Local Co-Op 11%, Action 10.9%
Fight terrible enemies through a varied fantasy world.
Why similar: Side Scroller 31.8%, Arcade 15.6%, Action 10.4%, Local Co-Op 9.6%, Co-op 7.2%
In this game, we embody an extremely angry rat that must defend itself from sewer monsters to survive. We have plenty of weapons available to achieve this.
Why similar: Side Scroller 39.6%, Shooter 24.6%, Action 14.7%, Retro 12.4%, 2D 7.3%
Classic shooter with traveling to various exotic planets.
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.9%, Shooter 14%, Local Co-Op 12.9%, Arcade 10.9%, Local Multiplayer 10.7%
Retro action "save-them-all" platformer including advanced physics combined with an unique retro feel. Complete rescue missions leading your colleagues to the closest base station. Fight enemies using your laser gun, jet pack, destroy terrain and even make new paths with the ground maker.
Why similar: Side Scroller 37.8%, Retro 15.5%, Arcade 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Action 9%
Hit Confirmed is an arcade survival game and scoring.
Why similar: Side Scroller 32.9%, Shooter 19.8%, Arcade 18%, Action 12.5%, Retro 7.7%
In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!
Why similar: Side Scroller 28.2%, Local Co-Op 13.9%, Retro 12.2%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 10.3%
Play Abathor Atlantis Landing and relive the glory of arcades in this action platformer for up to 4 players.
Why similar: Side Scroller 22.5%, Local Co-Op 13.2%, Arcade 10.3%, Co-op 9.5%, Local Multiplayer 8.7%
“METAL SLUG X”, one of the most highly praised titles in the series among Metal Slug fans for its refined balance and game volume, heads out to the Steam gaming platform!
Why similar: Side Scroller 19.1%, Arcade 17.1%, Co-op 12.6%, Local Co-Op 9%, Retro 8.9%
Collection of small retro arcade games created by Fun Infused Games in a retro style. More games to be added in the future. Currently featuring the games Bounce Blitz, Haunting of Jerk Miners, Ultra Neon, and Ultra Aktion.
Why similar: Local Multiplayer 18.8%, Arcade 16.4%, Retro 15.1%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%
Bobby from Team HOT GUNS has a job to locate and secure the legendary Money Tree.
Why similar: Side Scroller 25.6%, Action 13.9%, Shooter 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 12%, Retro 10.4%
Take flight in one of three unique ships to battle a legion of enemies and massive bosses across a city sky, through a dark cave, along the bottom of the sea, and into a secret laboratory! Confront a buff, flamboyant crawfish scientist to retrieve the Power Pearl and save your job!
Why similar: Side Scroller 26.6%, Shooter 15.9%, Arcade 13.3%, Local Co-Op 7.2%, Retro 6.9%
The burning wall is behind you and you will not let go, try to reach the exit by showing skill and accumulating wealth.
Why similar: Side Scroller 54.5%, Arcade 21.8%, Action 13.1%, 2D 8.5%, Singleplayer 2.1%
Lead the vegetable revolution alone or with a friend in the side-scrolling shoot ‘em up Rutabaga Desert Storm! Take down wave after wave of enemies, dodge their projectiles, and grab power-ups to boost your destruction! Can you defeat the oppressive humans and free the proletariat vegetable masses?
Why similar: Side Scroller 28.9%, Local Co-Op 16.5%, Arcade 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%, Action 6%
Help Ms. Cream and her friends on their quest to retrieve all the stolen ice cream from the evil Juice Bunch! Venture through more than 5 different worlds in this arcade inspired game where your goal is to kick scoops and assemble ice cream cones. Aim for the high score or try to get the best time!
Why similar: Side Scroller 32.3%, Arcade 24%, Retro 16.5%, Action 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%
Explore the Trollhunters universe and save the world as Jim Lake Jr. in this action-packed game!
Why similar: Side Scroller 21.8%, Local Co-Op 19.9%, Co-op 14.4%, Local Multiplayer 13.6%, Arcade 8.6%
1992's home computer legend Apidya is making a comeback in this authentic 24-bit pixel remake, built from the ground up, but utterly faithful to the original. Take flight in Apidya' Special!
Why similar: Side Scroller 27%, Shooter 13.5%, Retro 9.8%, Local Co-Op 9.6%, Arcade 9.1%
"Escape Chase Monster" is an action game. Run away from monsters, shoot guns and reach the goal.
Why similar: Side Scroller 41.8%, Shooter 21.1%, Survival 8.3%, Action 8.2%, 2D 7.1%
Blast off for a retro shoot’em up experience filled with clever twists and secrets!
Why similar: Side Scroller 39.3%, Shooter 18%, Arcade 14.1%, Action 7.3%, Pixel Graphics 7%
METAL SLUG XX, the most recent installment in the famous run-and-gun action shooting series, returns to the battlefield on Steam with a plethora of brand new features!
Why similar: Side Scroller 21.9%, Shooter 18.4%, Arcade 14.6%, Retro 13.6%, Action 9%
The alien invasion has already begun! They're already here! Who can help the brave warriors to learn the full power of our civilization!?
Why similar: Side Scroller 32.2%, Shooter 20.4%, Arcade 18%, Action 12.4%, Survival 9%
HIVE JUMP is a sci-fi action platformer for 1-4 players blending run ‘n gun gameplay with roguelike elements.
Why similar: Side Scroller 21.5%, Shooter 14.3%, Local Co-Op 13%, Arcade 11.1%, Local Multiplayer 9.1%
AngelStrike is an exciting 2D side-scrolling shoot'em'up with handmade pixel-art and a variety of action-packed missions. Play solo or local co-op with friends to rescue refugees, stealthily deliver supplies, escort your allies, and take down hordes of machines in 40 levels across 5 different areas!
Why similar: Shooter 19.9%, Side Scroller 19.5%, Local Co-Op 16.6%, Action 10.9%, Local Multiplayer 9.6%
A retro shooter with a new power: the power to become any ship.Lost in the depths of space, you are a being of pure psychic energy with the uncanny power to take over and control anything you see in order to survive.Built for PC, Enemy Mind lets you battle your way through 70+ waves of challenging enemies.
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.2%, Shooter 16.2%, Local Co-Op 11.9%, Arcade 11.3%, Retro 8.6%
Armorik is a young, courageous and ambitious Viking. With your help and that of Thor, he will try to conquer the eight territories that will allow him to become a legend.
Why similar: Side Scroller 45.6%, Arcade 21.4%, Retro 19%, Action 13.9%
Strange Pong is a classic Pong game with the addition of new game mechanics. This game is a game of tennis, the player controls a racket and must hit the ball. However, each level has its own features that make the game more interesting.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 18.8%, Arcade 16.5%, Co-op 13.2%, Side Scroller 11.6%, Retro 10.9%
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: Side Scroller 31.8%, Shooter 19.8%, Arcade 16.8%, Retro 8.4%, Action 7.6%
Space BloX is a retro themed game where you will guide a spaceship through a randomly generated barrage of BloX. Nobody really knows what they are, but don't hit into them!
Why similar: Side Scroller 18.2%, Local Co-Op 14%, Local Multiplayer 11.9%, Action 11.3%, Arcade 11.1%
Brain / Out is a multiplayer shooter with a nostalgic post-Soviet feel. Experience dynamic battles and exterminate your enemies with a large arsenal of modern weaponry. Lock'n'load!
Why similar: Shooter 28.7%, Multiplayer 11.9%, Side Scroller 11.1%, 2D 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%
Naoki is an arcade platform game.help our hero to save his friends captured by a demon
Why similar: Side Scroller 41.7%, Arcade 21.3%, Action 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, 2D 7.7%
The Contra Anniversary Collection brings this classic Run and Gun franchise back to modern platforms and a new generation of gamers.
Why similar: Side Scroller 32%, Shooter 12.7%, Retro 11.6%, Local Co-Op 10.9%, Action 10.7%
This is survival game for one player and for cooperation in 4 players.
Why similar: Side Scroller 34.9%, Shooter 21.6%, Action 13.2%, Survival 11.1%, Co-op 9.7%
Egg Reality - A side-view game where the player or players control two eggs, jump on platforms, fly between ledges, switch buttons and solve logical problems, moving forward!
Why similar: Side Scroller 42.9%, Local Co-Op 13.8%, Co-op 10.2%, Local Multiplayer 8.7%, Action 8.4%
Experience chaos in this remastered, hyper-stylized roguelite. As bounty hunter Black Paradox, travel through space to defeat the Hellraisers – now with enhanced pixel art, rebalanced gameplay, and an intense endless mode.
Why similar: Side Scroller 22.6%, Shooter 15.6%, Local Co-Op 12.3%, Local Multiplayer 9.9%, Co-op 8.5%
An endless eat-em-up arcade game inspired by retro classics with an unique inside-your-computer theme. Upgrade your system's RAM, storage, and processor, while avoiding major security attacks from the likes of Spectre, Meltdown, and ZombieLoad.
Why similar: Arcade 22.9%, Local Co-Op 19.2%, Local Multiplayer 15.3%, Co-op 14%, Action 11.7%
Fly with a fart! Defeat the enemy with a fart! Save Japan!? Attack and jump are integrated, and you can play with just two buttons! 2D action shooting with easy controls!
Why similar: Side Scroller 46.9%, Shooter 28.1%, Action 10.8%, 2D 8.9%, Indie 4%
Three years after Sengoku Ace. The long-awaited sequel arrives!! Saikyo's side-scrolling shooter. The first installment!
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.6%, Shooter 17.4%, Arcade 15.5%, Action 10.1%, Local Co-Op 8.7%
Stick 'Em Up 2: Paper Adventures is a run'n'gun/platform game of stick figure characters fighting through beautiful paper and card levels. Fly across city rooftops firing rockets from a helicopter, leap between pirate ships with a sword, race buggies on the moon, and more!
Why similar: Side Scroller 28.9%, Local Co-Op 16.4%, Local Multiplayer 13.9%, Co-op 12.5%, Action 11%
Spookykillers is a cooperative 2D shooter where your team must protect a refugee survivor NPC from waves of zombies until the countdown time. Set up traps, barriers and turrets in strategic spots, keep your friends alive and KEEP SHOOTING NON STOP. Play singleplayer or multiplayer.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 20.3%, Local Multiplayer 16.6%, Side Scroller 15.8%, Co-op 14.4%, Shooter 10.5%
22 years after its first appearance, the iconic Platypus is coming back, featuring updated gameplay, new weapons and additional content. Get ready to dive into the heart-pounding action of this fast, frantic, and incredibly fun arcade-style shoot-em-up!
Why similar: Side Scroller 19.9%, Local Co-Op 15.4%, Shooter 14%, Co-op 11.4%, Local Multiplayer 10.4%
Pick your guns, grab your beer and blast your way through hordes of enemies on this run and gun game as a member of the Brotherhood who leaves no friend behind. Show your enemies that no one messes with the Brotherhood. Unite the Brotherhood !
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.4%, Local Co-Op 13.2%, Shooter 11.2%, Local Multiplayer 11.2%, Co-op 9%
Set in the Pumpkin Kingdom which has lost its national treasure—the "Bluewater Willow," this brain-stimulating action-shooter follows Cotton, a witch with the biggest appetite in the universe, and Appli, the most tomboyish girl in the royal family.
Why similar: Side Scroller 29.3%, Shooter 17.8%, Arcade 15.1%, Retro 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%
Metal Slugger Ops is a remastered run-and-gun shooter. Arm yourself with flamethrowers, ray guns, and more to stop Skuntank's evil military plans. Humanity's last hope for peace lies in your hands!
Why similar: Side Scroller 27.5%, Local Co-Op 18.1%, Shooter 14.1%, Arcade 13.6%, Retro 10.2%
In this side-scrolling egg-em-up, released in 1984, take on the role of Percy as he struggles to build a nest and feed his needy offspring. Contains both the Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum versions of the game.
Why similar: Side Scroller 40.6%, Retro 17.7%, Arcade 17.7%, Action 9.1%, 2D 7%
Guns, Gore & Cannoli 2 revives the good, old, action platform run & gun genre, but this time with a bunch of humor and buckets of blown off body parts. In this sequel to Guns, Gore & Cannoli, Vinnie Cannoli’s story continues and this time it’s personal.
Why similar: Side Scroller 35.1%, Co-op 13%, Shooter 13%, Local Co-Op 12.6%, Action 7.9%
Arsonist Heaven is a retro-styled action platformer where you as a mercenary equipped with a jetpack and flamethrower will incinerate mutants in dangerous locations.
Why similar: Side Scroller 28%, Arcade 15.6%, Shooter 14%, Action 13%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%
Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!
Why similar: Side Scroller 31.2%, Shooter 21%, Arcade 18.5%, Action 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%
In the mayhem-filled streets of the future where criminal gangs rule and cops fear to tread, only the bounty hunters can free the city from the corrupt fist of felony. Lay waste to the criminal underworld and make a killing in this hard boiled action comedy arcade shooter.
Why similar: Side Scroller 26%, Local Co-Op 17%, Shooter 14.3%, Arcade 9.6%, Co-op 8.3%
A spectacular, satisfying, and super-watchable defense battle! The ultimate 8-bit shoot 'em ups born in the 21st century, ""Changeable Guardian ESTIQUE"", is now on Steam!
Why similar: Side Scroller 36.8%, Shooter 22.5%, Action 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Arcade 8.8%
The 2D side-scrolling shooter from The Behemoth is back! With your mighty blaster and a group of mysterious kids by your side, destroy the agency and reclaim your spaceship!
Why similar: Side Scroller 30.1%, Local Co-Op 18.1%, Arcade 15.2%, Local Multiplayer 9.4%, Co-op 8.3%
“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: Side Scroller 24.1%, Arcade 22.4%, Co-op 13.4%, Local Co-Op 11.3%, Shooter 8.3%
Chaos Domain is a game about shooting bad people in the face. Apart from that, it is also a run and gun platformer, powered by Unreal Engine. The game is highly influenced by games from 8-bit and 16-bit era, including Contra/Probotector series, as well as titles like Abuse and Doom Troopers.
Why similar: Side Scroller 30.2%, Shooter 18.2%, Action 17.8%, Local Co-Op 14.9%, Co-op 11.9%