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.
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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
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.
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 23.7%, Side Scroller 17.8%, Space 12.3%, Local Co-Op 10.6%, Shooter 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%, Space 16.4%, Side Scroller 15.5%, Local Co-Op 11.5%, Shooter 9.8%
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 32.9%, Side Scroller 24.1%, Space 12.2%, Shooter 11.6%, Sci-fi 7.2%
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 23.8%, Side Scroller 20%, Space 13.3%, Old School 11.4%, Sci-fi 9.5%
Astro Fighters is a tough old school vertical scrolling bullet hell shooter designed to test your skills with non-stop arcade style action. Fight against large bosses at the end of every level and compete for the high score across 4 difficulty modes to be the best fighter pilot in the game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Old School 12.2%, Space 11%, Shooter 9.8%, Top-Down 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 30.5%, Side Scroller 22.1%, Space 16%, Sci-fi 11.8%, Arcade 6.2%
Killistar: A 2D/3D sci-fi shoot-em-up remake of the classic arcade game Sinistar.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33%, Top-Down 13.1%, Space 13.1%, Shooter 12.5%, Old School 11.8%
Rogue asteroids have been detected heading toward earth. You are the pilot of experimental spacecrafts to destroy the impending danger. Fight solo or up to 4 players. Outerspace is full of lethal rocks and strange creatures out to stop you. Don't let your planet down!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.5%, Shooter 12.1%, Space 11.5%, Old School 11.4%, Top-Down 11%
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%, Side Scroller 20.3%, Space 14.2%, Shooter 11.7%, Sci-fi 8.8%
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 26.9%, Local Co-Op 19.1%, Co-op 12.5%, Shooter 7.3%, PvE 6.9%
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 23.6%, Old School 14.1%, Space 10.5%, Shooter 10.5%, Top-Down 9.5%
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 27.2%, Side Scroller 23.8%, Space 11%, Shooter 10.6%, Old School 8.5%
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 16.2%, Side Scroller 14.7%, Old School 12.5%, Local Co-Op 12.3%, Space 11.3%
Facing annihilation, a plucky crew of space salvagers fight dirty using the best tool in their belt - the salvage claw. Grab and toss enemies, deflect attacks, and reshape the battlefield with explosive chain reactions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Side Scroller 23.8%, Shooter 10.3%, PvE 10%, Space 8.5%
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 26.7%, Side Scroller 24.3%, Shooter 11%, Space 9.6%, Old School 7.3%
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 28.3%, Space 15.6%, Old School 12.5%, Shooter 11.9%, Sci-fi 11.2%
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 23.9%, Side Scroller 19.5%, Old School 13%, Shooter 10.6%, Local Co-Op 7.7%
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 29.4%, Side Scroller 27.9%, Space 9.9%, Old School 8.5%, Sci-fi 8.1%
A shoot'em up inspired by the 16-bit classics of the genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Side Scroller 20%, Old School 18.7%, Space 11.7%, Shooter 8%
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 31.1%, Space 20%, Local Co-Op 15.6%, Arcade 8.5%, Co-op 8%
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 23.7%, Old School 15.5%, Space 12.2%, Shooter 10.9%, Local Co-Op 8.8%
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%, Space 13.9%, Top-Down 12.2%, Local Co-Op 10.9%, Sci-fi 10.1%
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 25.4%, Side Scroller 20.7%, Local Co-Op 18%, Old School 14.5%, Co-op 7.5%
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%, Space 12%, Side Scroller 11.6%, Sci-fi 9.1%, Shooter 8.9%
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 28.5%, Side Scroller 15.6%, Space 13.2%, Sci-fi 12%, Old School 11.8%
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 29.1%, Side Scroller 20.6%, Old School 11.9%, Space 11.8%, Sci-fi 8.6%
Asteroid Blasters is a non-stop action space shooter. Inspired by Asteroids, this game will see you choose between 6 different ships each with their own characteristics and utilize a variety of weapon powerups to eradicate your enemies. Play 2 players to increase your chance of survival.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Old School 16.6%, Space 12.6%, Shooter 10.9%, Sci-fi 9.3%
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 29.1%, Side Scroller 21.8%, Local Co-Op 18.1%, Old School 9.4%, Arcade 5.6%
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 21.4%, Side Scroller 16.6%, Local Co-Op 13%, Space 12.5%, Shooter 10.4%
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 31.9%, Side Scroller 21.4%, Local Co-Op 14.4%, Sci-fi 10.3%, 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 25.6%, Side Scroller 17%, Space 16.1%, Old School 11.2%, Shooter 10%
Another version of the classic Asteroids game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Old School 14.6%, Shooter 13.2%, Space 11.6%, Top-Down 9.7%
"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 27.9%, Shooter 11.5%, PvE 11.1%, Top-Down 11.1%, Space 10.9%
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 25.7%, Space 13.9%, Old School 12.7%, Shooter 10.8%, Sci-fi 9.9%
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 36.3%, Space 15.5%, Local Co-Op 14.7%, Co-op 14.3%, Arcade 8%
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 34.2%, Old School 11.7%, PvE 11.6%, Shooter 11.3%, Top-Down 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 32.3%, Side Scroller 24.1%, Space 11.6%, Shooter 11.5%, Sci-fi 8.5%
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 24.2%, Space 16%, Local Co-Op 15.9%, Shooter 10.8%, Old School 9.9%
Victory Saber 2D is a horizontal scrolling shooter arcade video game with Locking-on shooting mechanic.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.6%, Side Scroller 17.4%, Shooter 14.6%, Space 12.8%, Sci-fi 9.1%
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 33.1%, Space 19.6%, Side Scroller 15.9%, Old School 9.5%, Top-Down 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%, Space 20%, Local Co-Op 18.2%, Shooter 10.4%, Sci-fi 8.6%
The sequel to Toaplan’s shoot ‘em up masterpiece Truxton is a thrilling insane space action with an unforgiving difficulty level. Enjoy the visually stunning pixel graphics and vibrant music as you dodge the high-speed bullet rain and take on tough bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Old School 17.7%, Space 12.3%, Top-Down 11.5%, Sci-fi 8.4%
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 24.2%, Side Scroller 18.8%, Old School 16.8%, Co-op 11.1%, Top-Down 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 36.9%, Side Scroller 25.1%, Space 20.5%, Shooter 13.7%, Casual 1.5%
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 32.1%, Shooter 15.2%, Space 15.1%, Top-Down 11.6%, Arcade 9.6%
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 29.3%, Side Scroller 23.3%, Sci-fi 13%, Shooter 11.4%, Space 9.9%
STURMWIND EX is a shoot-em up in the tradition of old arcade games. If it moves - shoot it!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Side Scroller 21%, Space 16.5%, Sci-fi 12.1%, Shooter 9.8%
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 28.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Side Scroller 16.2%, Shooter 11.7%, Space 9.4%
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 28.9%, Space 18.5%, Top-Down 12.6%, Sci-fi 11.8%, Arcade 7.8%
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%, Side Scroller 16.9%, Local Co-Op 15%, Space 14.2%, Old School 13.8%
Blast off for a retro shoot’em up experience filled with clever twists and secrets!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33%, Side Scroller 30.7%, Shooter 12.8%, Old School 12.3%, Arcade 7.1%
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 25.1%, Side Scroller 21.9%, Space 14.7%, Old School 12.4%, Shooter 10.5%
Icarus, a classic side-scrolling space shoot-em-up tribute! - Thumping soundtrack, Bosses, Multiples, Power-ups, Secrets, BIG levels... ...Give the (free) work in progress / teaser demo a try!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.9%, Side Scroller 26.4%, Old School 11.2%, Space 8.3%, Shooter 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 43.2%, Sci-fi 16.8%, Shooter 15.3%, Space 11.7%, Arcade 6.2%
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 34.1%, Side Scroller 33.1%, Space 13.6%, Arcade 8%, Shooter 7.1%
Royal Odyssey is a retro-style arcade space shooter where you pilot Prince Zayven’s ship through a deadly asteroid storm, blasting your way to survival.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Space 15%, Side Scroller 13.3%, Top-Down 11.1%, Old School 10.6%
A shoot-em-up game (loosely) inspired by the likes of Crimson Clover, Mushihimesama and R-Type, battling against an ancient superweapon to save both the galaxy and a close friend!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36%, Space 19%, Shooter 13.7%, Top-Down 13.3%, Sci-fi 10.2%
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 24.7%, Space 23.9%, Old School 18.3%, Sci-fi 11.6%, Shooter 10.7%
Kilemol is a top-down shooter where you'll have to destroy all spawn capsules and enemies using different weapons in a dynamic gameplay.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.1%, Top-Down 16.5%, Sci-fi 14.5%, Shooter 13.4%, PvE 7.7%
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 37.6%, Shooter 13.3%, Top-Down 12.7%, Space 12.5%, Sci-fi 9.3%
