60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Shooter, Space.
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.
ASTROXION
Pilot a powerful starfighter through an endless alien invasion. Rescue the Cubes, survive relentless alien waves, and chase the ultimate high score in this fast-paced arcade space shooter.
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 24.1%, Side Scroller 18%, Space 12.2%, Shooter 10.7%, Local Co-Op 10.5%
Pilot a powerful starfighter through an endless alien invasion. Rescue the Cubes, survive relentless alien waves, and chase the ultimate high score in this fast-paced arcade space shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Side Scroller 20.9%, Space 12.9%, Old School 11.9%, Sci-fi 11.6%
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 24.4%, Space 16.1%, Side Scroller 15.7%, Local Co-Op 11.4%, 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 33.6%, Side Scroller 24.1%, Space 11.9%, Shooter 11.8%, Sci-fi 6.9%
Survive 20 escalating stages of meteor chaos in a fast-paced 2D arcade shooter. Master unlockable weapons, face unique meteor threats and powerful bosses, customize your ship, then push your limits in Endless Mode.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32%, Space 12%, Shooter 11.4%, PvE 10.7%, Top-Down 8.6%
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 24.2%, Side Scroller 20.4%, Space 13.1%, Old School 11.3%, Sci-fi 9.4%
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 25.7%, Old School 12.2%, Space 10.9%, Shooter 10%, Top-Down 8.7%
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 31%, Side Scroller 22.4%, Space 15.7%, Sci-fi 11.6%, Arcade 6.1%
A retro arcade space shooter where you blast alien fleets, dodge bomb swarms, collect power-ups, and fight solo or in local co-op to liberate occupied planets from the mind-controlling energy force code-named Xenmega.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.1%, Side Scroller 27.4%, Shooter 11.8%, Space 7.3%, Arcade 6.2%
Killistar: A 2D/3D sci-fi shoot-em-up remake of the classic arcade game Sinistar.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.7%, Space 12.9%, Shooter 12.8%, Top-Down 12.6%, 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 28.4%, Side Scroller 20.6%, Space 14%, Shooter 11.8%, Sci-fi 8.6%
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 27.7%, Local Co-Op 19.2%, Co-op 12.1%, Shooter 7.5%, Top-Down 6.7%
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 27.6%, Side Scroller 23.5%, Shooter 10.6%, Space 9.4%, Old School 7.3%
Fifteen stages of side-scrolling arcade shooting, wrapped around the worst pizza delivery route in the galaxy. Bullet patterns, boss tiers, CRT scanlines, and a rank ladder Ace never asked for. One-time purchase. No ads. No IAP. No data collection.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.6%, Side Scroller 20.9%, Old School 15.8%, Shooter 8.1%, Arcade 6.5%
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 27.6%, Side Scroller 24.1%, Space 10.8%, Shooter 10.7%, Old School 8.4%
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 24.2%, Old School 14.1%, Shooter 10.7%, Space 10.4%, Top-Down 9.1%
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 16.5%, Side Scroller 15%, 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 26%, Side Scroller 24.2%, Shooter 10.4%, PvE 9.4%, Space 8.4%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Side Scroller 19.8%, Old School 12.9%, Shooter 10.7%, 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 28.9%, Space 15.4%, Old School 12.4%, Shooter 12.1%, Sci-fi 11.1%
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 34.8%, Space 14.5%, Local Co-Op 13.9%, Co-op 13%, Arcade 7.4%
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 29.8%, Side Scroller 28.3%, Space 9.8%, Old School 8.4%, Sci-fi 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 29.5%, Side Scroller 20.9%, Old School 11.7%, Space 11.6%, Sci-fi 8.4%
A shoot'em up inspired by the 16-bit classics of the genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Side Scroller 20.3%, Old School 18.4%, Space 11.5%, Shooter 8.1%
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 15.9%, Space 12.8%, Old School 11.8%, Sci-fi 11.5%
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 24.2%, Old School 15.4%, Space 12.1%, Shooter 11.1%, Local Co-Op 8.8%
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 31.8%, Space 19.9%, Local Co-Op 15.6%, Arcade 8.3%, Co-op 7.7%
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 25.8%, Side Scroller 21%, Local Co-Op 17.9%, Old School 14.3%, Co-op 7.2%
VOID SKIRMISHER is an arcade co-op shooter for up to 8 players: jump the warp gate, hold off endless waves of hostile fleets far past any front line, and drop in or out whenever you like.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, Space 19.8%, Co-op 11.7%, Shooter 8.1%, Sci-fi 7.8%
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 29.8%, Space 13.8%, Top-Down 11.8%, Local Co-Op 11%, Sci-fi 10.1%
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 32.3%, Side Scroller 21.6%, Local Co-Op 14.3%, Sci-fi 10.1%, Arcade 7.3%
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 37.6%, Space 20.1%, Old School 18.2%, Shooter 14.5%, 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 29.5%, Side Scroller 22.1%, Local Co-Op 17.9%, Old School 9.2%, Arcade 5.4%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Side Scroller 16.9%, Local Co-Op 13%, Space 12.4%, Shooter 10.5%
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 24.9%, Old School 16.5%, Space 12.5%, Shooter 11.1%, Sci-fi 9.2%
Another version of the classic Asteroids game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Old School 14.5%, Shooter 13.4%, Space 11.5%, Top-Down 9.3%
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 32.7%, Side Scroller 24.4%, Shooter 11.6%, Space 11.4%, Sci-fi 8.3%
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 34.4%, Shooter 16%, Space 15%, Top-Down 10.1%, Sci-fi 9.3%
"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 28.6%, Shooter 11.7%, Space 10.9%, Top-Down 10.7%, PvE 10.5%
SCHAR: Blue Shield Alliance is a cooperative twin-stick shooter that features a variety of complementing ship classes to choose from. Upgrade your ships, defeat hundreds of enemies, save the galaxy all with some friends from the comfort of your couch.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Local Co-Op 17.3%, Space 14.2%, Old School 10.1%, Co-op 8.5%
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 26.3%, Space 13.8%, Old School 12.7%, Shooter 11%, Sci-fi 9.8%
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 24.8%, Local Co-Op 15.9%, Space 15.9%, Shooter 11.1%, Old School 9.8%
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 24.9%, Space 11.9%, Local Co-Op 11.7%, Shooter 10.3%, Old School 10.1%
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 33.7%, Space 19.4%, Side Scroller 16.2%, Old School 9.4%, Top-Down 8.6%
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 23.5%, Old School 12.5%, Local Co-Op 12.4%, Space 12.4%, Shooter 9.4%
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 35.1%, Old School 11.7%, Shooter 11.5%, PvE 10.9%, Sci-fi 8.8%
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 31.5%, Space 19.7%, Local Co-Op 18.1%, Shooter 10.5%, Sci-fi 8.5%
Terra Bomber is presented as a two dimensional sideways scroller based upon the classic arcade shooters of the 1980s.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.2%, Side Scroller 25.3%, Space 20%, Shooter 13.8%, 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 29.6%, Side Scroller 21.2%, Space 16.2%, Sci-fi 11.9%, Shooter 9.9%
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 24.8%, Side Scroller 19.1%, Old School 16.7%, Co-op 10.7%, Local Co-Op 7.8%
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 29.6%, Side Scroller 23.6%, Sci-fi 12.8%, Shooter 11.5%, Space 9.7%
Take control of your spacecraft, destroy asteroids and survive increasingly dangerous waves of cosmic threats.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Shooter 13.6%, Space 11.6%, Old School 11.2%, Top-Down 9.4%
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 32.7%, Shooter 15.4%, Space 14.9%, Top-Down 11.1%, Arcade 9.4%
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 20.1%, Side Scroller 15.9%, Space 13.3%, Local Co-Op 11.8%, Sci-fi 9.7%
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 28.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Side Scroller 16.4%, Shooter 11.8%, Space 9.3%
Blast off for a retro shoot’em up experience filled with clever twists and secrets!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.2%, Side Scroller 30.9%, Shooter 12.8%, Old School 12%, Arcade 6.9%
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 21.4%, Side Scroller 17.2%, Local Co-Op 15%, Space 14.1%, Old School 13.7%
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 25.4%, Side Scroller 22.2%, Space 14.5%, Old School 12.3%, Shooter 10.6%
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 35.2%, Side Scroller 26.6%, Old School 11%, Space 8.2%, Shooter 7.8%
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 29.7%, Space 18.4%, Top-Down 12.1%, Sci-fi 11.8%, Arcade 7.7%
