60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Space, Arcade.
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.
Astro Fighters 2178
Battle through 16 action-packed levels, defeat massive alien bosses, unlock powerful ship upgrades, and fight to save humanity in this retro-inspired side-scrolling arcade shooter. Play solo or team up with a friend in local co-op.
Enemy Mind
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.
Battle through 16 action-packed levels, defeat massive alien bosses, unlock powerful ship upgrades, and fight to save humanity in this retro-inspired side-scrolling arcade shooter. Play solo or team up with a friend in local co-op.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Side Scroller 17.9%, Space 12.3%, Shooter 10.6%, Local Co-Op 10.6%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Space 16.3%, Side Scroller 15.6%, Local Co-Op 11.5%, Shooter 9.9%
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 33.5%, Side Scroller 24.1%, Space 12%, Shooter 11.8%, Sci-fi 6.9%
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%, Side Scroller 20.2%, Space 13.2%, Old School 11.4%, Sci-fi 9.5%
A score-driven vertical STG built around aggressive grazing, medal chaining, and risk-reward survival mechanics. Dodge impossible bullet patterns, manipulate time itself, and push for the ultimate 1CC.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Old School 12.2%, Space 11%, Shooter 9.9%, Top-Down 8.9%
Speyarranoth is a classic sci-fi space asteroid shooter in 3D. You control the game using WASD and shoot with the space key. It's wonderful to just blast full speed through the asteroid fields lasers ablaze and enjoy the explosive light show.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.7%, Side Scroller 22.2%, Space 15.8%, Sci-fi 11.7%, Arcade 6.1%
Killistar: A 2D/3D sci-fi shoot-em-up remake of the classic arcade game Sinistar.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.3%, Space 13%, Top-Down 12.9%, Shooter 12.7%, Old School 11.7%
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 28.1%, Side Scroller 20.5%, Space 14.1%, Shooter 11.8%, Sci-fi 8.7%
An arcade shoot'em up with unique power-infusion gameplay. Face down an unknown army alone or with a friend in online or local co-op. Navigate the cosmos to save the remants of humanity, or join them in extinction!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Local Co-Op 19.1%, Co-op 12.4%, Shooter 7.4%, Top-Down 6.8%
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 27.7%, Side Scroller 23.6%, Shooter 10.7%, Space 9.4%, Old School 7.2%
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 23.8%, Old School 14%, Shooter 10.6%, Space 10.5%, Top-Down 9.4%
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 23.9%, Space 10.9%, Shooter 10.6%, Old School 8.4%
URG is a retro-style side-scrolling arcade shooter with beautiful 3D graphics and a ton of action with big explosions and a co-op mode for up to four players.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Side Scroller 14.9%, Old School 12.4%, Local Co-Op 12.3%, Space 11.2%
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 25.7%, Side Scroller 24%, Shooter 10.4%, PvE 9.7%, Space 8.5%
Classic Arcade Style Side Scrolling Shoot'Em Up. Dodge the enemy bullets as you fight your way through 13 levels of increasingly intense action. Play in various levels of difficulty and challenge the high score tables. Co-op up to 4 players, one survives the level, then you all start the next level.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.4%, Space 14.5%, Local Co-Op 13.9%, Co-op 13.3%, Arcade 7.5%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Side Scroller 19.6%, Old School 12.9%, Shooter 10.6%, Local Co-Op 7.6%
Is there a gamepad lying around somewhere?!! Ready to play some real shooter games again? Grab the controller and become an APANO SYN PILOT to face the alien invasion. Connect up to four controllers and shoot until you drop. 100% survival chance on "Easy", low on "Impossible".
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.6%, Space 15.5%, Old School 12.4%, Shooter 12%, Sci-fi 11.1%
A shoot'em up inspired by the 16-bit classics of the genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Side Scroller 20.2%, Old School 18.5%, Space 11.6%, Shooter 8%
Starxia is an old-fashioned side-scrolling space shooter. Step into the role of a Pilot and use your ship to eliminate hordes of fierce enemies. A compelling story and many interesting characters await you in this adventure. Take over the controls and fly into the vacuum of space. Let the hunt begin
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.5%, Side Scroller 28.1%, Space 9.9%, Old School 8.4%, Sci-fi 8.1%
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 31.4%, Space 20%, Local Co-Op 15.6%, Arcade 8.4%, Co-op 7.9%
A fast-paced retro arcade shooter inspired by classic 1980s side-scrolling space combat. Weave through organic obstacles, survive relentless enemy waves, and defeat powerful end-level bosses in a pure, skill-driven singleplayer experience.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Side Scroller 20.7%, Space 11.8%, Old School 11.7%, Sci-fi 8.5%
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 23.9%, Old School 15.4%, Space 12.2%, Shooter 11%, Local Co-Op 8.8%
Shizuku and Akane...two pilots bound by rivalry and friendship battle to save their world from malevolent cosmic forces! A classic arcade style shmup with deeply satisfying fast paced combat, wide variety of load-out combos, and even local co-op!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Side Scroller 15.7%, Space 12.9%, Old School 11.8%, Sci-fi 11.7%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Side Scroller 20.8%, Local Co-Op 18%, Old School 14.4%, Co-op 7.4%
Killing zombies never gets old, but sometimes you just need a break. Get back to some serious old-school gaming with Syder Arcade! Syder Arcade is a love letter to Amiga games of the ‘90s, no coins, no upgrade grinding, just your tenacity and a motherload of alien invaders.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.2%, Space 11.9%, Side Scroller 11.6%, Sci-fi 9.1%, Shooter 8.9%
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 29.4%, Space 13.9%, Top-Down 12.1%, Local Co-Op 10.9%, Sci-fi 10.1%
Blast through endless waves of asteroids, unlock powerful ships, collect devastating upgrades, and survive the ultimate retro-inspired arcade space shooter alone or with a friend.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Old School 16.5%, Space 12.6%, Shooter 11%, Sci-fi 9.2%
A fast-paced arcade space shooter where every wave pushes you harder. Collect coins, buy upgrades, and build your ship into an unstoppable force — or die trying.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.3%, Space 20.3%, Old School 18.3%, Shooter 14.4%, Action 4.5%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 29.2%, Side Scroller 22%, Local Co-Op 18%, Old School 9.3%, Arcade 5.5%
Lock On. Light Up. Lay Waste. Demon Protocol is a retro arcade space shooter with 25 waves of relentless enemies, 4 brutal bosses, and power-ups to keep you fighting. Choose your difficulty and see how far you can push before the demons win.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.1%, Shooter 15.9%, Space 15.1%, Top-Down 10.4%, Sci-fi 9.4%
Take down hordes of alien invaders with your Power Shot, Truxton Beam, Thunder Laser, Homing Shot, Star‑mine Shot, and more! Don't forget to breathe as you face off against gigantic bosses in the ultimate battle for humanity’s survival!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Local Co-Op 15.4%, Old School 12.9%, Space 11.1%, Sci-fi 9%
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 32.1%, Side Scroller 21.5%, Local Co-Op 14.4%, Sci-fi 10.2%, Arcade 7.5%
Syder Reloaded revives the Syder series in this love-letter to 90s Amiga shmups with upgraded graphics and refined gameplay. Challenging levels, a fleet of ships and a motherload of alien invaders. Get back to your roots and curse at your monitor in this skills-first shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Side Scroller 17.1%, Space 16%, Old School 11.1%, Shooter 10.1%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Side Scroller 16.7%, Local Co-Op 13%, Space 12.5%, Shooter 10.5%
Another version of the classic Asteroids game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Old School 14.5%, Shooter 13.3%, Space 11.5%, Top-Down 9.6%
"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 28.2%, Shooter 11.6%, Top-Down 10.9%, Space 10.9%, PvE 10.8%
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 25.9%, Space 13.8%, Old School 12.7%, Shooter 10.9%, Sci-fi 9.9%
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 32.5%, Side Scroller 24.3%, Shooter 11.5%, Space 11.5%, Sci-fi 8.5%
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 34.6%, Old School 11.6%, Shooter 11.4%, PvE 11.3%, Top-Down 8.9%
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 31.2%, Space 19.9%, Local Co-Op 18.2%, Shooter 10.4%, Sci-fi 8.6%
Bad Cat Good Dog Alien Force is an Arcade Space Wave Defense Shooter. As the forward line, take defense against dimensional invaders and blast your way through waves of incoming enemies. Upgrade your abilities and blast more effectively!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Space 16%, Local Co-Op 15.9%, Shooter 11%, Old School 9.8%
SpinZap is a challenging game in classic arcade style. Use your reflexes, dexterity and boss skills to conquer 81 levels of circle zapping madness.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Old School 12.5%, Space 12.5%, Local Co-Op 12.4%, Shooter 9.4%
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 33.4%, Space 19.5%, Side Scroller 16.1%, Old School 9.4%, Top-Down 8.8%
Heliocide is a relentless top-down scrolling action! Arm your shields, lasers, guns, bombs and missiles to defend the solar system from a massive invasion!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Space 11.9%, Local Co-Op 11.7%, Shooter 10.2%, Old School 10.1%
The ruthless Gidans invite you to an explosive space scramble! Head into the mighty Super Fighter and disintegrate your foes in all directions with various upgradeable weapons. Toaplan's no-frills vertical shooter Truxton speeds onto PC with new features and quality-of-life updates!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Side Scroller 18.9%, Old School 16.7%, Co-op 10.9%, Local Co-Op 7.8%
Terra Bomber is presented as a two dimensional sideways scroller based upon the classic arcade shooters of the 1980s.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37%, Side Scroller 25.2%, Space 20.3%, Shooter 13.7%, Casual 1.5%
STURMWIND EX is a shoot-em up in the tradition of old arcade games. If it moves - shoot it!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, Side Scroller 21.1%, Space 16.4%, Sci-fi 12%, Shooter 9.9%
Hyper-5 is a cinematic shmup inspired by classics from the “golden era” of the 90’s. Responding to a distress beacon, deep space scout ship Hyper-5 is drawn into a terrifying battle with an unknown enemy.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, Side Scroller 23.5%, Sci-fi 12.9%, Shooter 11.5%, Space 9.8%
A chaotic bullet-hell ARPG from competitive gamers who hate easy modes. Bosses roast you, enemies swarm you, and only skill gets you through. Build insane ships, break the rules, and climb global leaderboards solo or with 4-player co-op.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Side Scroller 15.7%, Space 13.3%, Local Co-Op 11.8%, Sci-fi 9.8%
UFOs! Aliens! Aircrafts! Resistance! SHOOT 'EM UP! Squad 51 vs. the Flying Saucers is a spaceship shooter with 2D gameplay and 3D environment. Enjoy a smart combination of a fast-paced shooting experience and the 1950's sci-fi movies aesthetic, with live-action cutscenes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Side Scroller 17.1%, Local Co-Op 15%, Space 14.2%, Old School 13.7%
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 32.3%, Shooter 15.3%, Space 15%, Top-Down 11.3%, Arcade 9.5%
Blast off for a retro shoot’em up experience filled with clever twists and secrets!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.1%, Side Scroller 30.8%, Shooter 12.8%, Old School 12.1%, Arcade 7%
A high-definition arcade shooter blending old-school action with modern polish. Battle across the Solar System, upgrade your weapons, and unlock tougher challenges in Nemesis Mode - all set to a hypnotic, retro-electro soundtrack.
Why similar: Old School 28.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Shooter 11.8%, Space 9.4%
Bad Chicken is a retro styled sideway scrolling shoot-em-up inspired by the retro classics. It takes place in 8 locations in the Ferus system, each one with different challenges, and dangers.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Side Scroller 22%, Space 14.6%, Old School 12.3%, Shooter 10.5%
Frenetic 2D action in the style of Space Invaders! Customize your spaceship, face hordes of enemies, and challenge yourself in multiple modes, including Campaign, Arcade, Invasion, and Survival. Upgrade your ship, collect power-ups, and face unique challenges in every battle.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.2%, Space 18.5%, Top-Down 12.4%, Sci-fi 11.8%, Arcade 7.7%
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 50.4%, Sci-fi 13.8%, Shooter 12.7%, Space 10.7%, Arcade 5.1%
Xentron Attack is a multi-directional shooter. The evil alien forces called Xentron have invaded your galaxy and spreading dangerous meteors and missiles in the space. Fight with smart enemies who calculates your movements. Turn your ship precisely and use the borderless space wisely.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Local Co-Op 13.6%, Old School 13.4%, Space 13%, Sci-fi 8.9%
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 24.9%, Space 23.8%, Old School 18.1%, Sci-fi 11.6%, Shooter 10.8%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 34.2%, Side Scroller 33.2%, Space 13.4%, Arcade 7.9%, Shooter 7.1%
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 28.4%, Side Scroller 25.1%, Space 12.8%, Shooter 11.8%, Sci-fi 8.8%
