60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Arcade, Retro, 2D.
A fast, addictive side‑scrolling arcade shooter inspired by Defender, with modern effects, tight controls, and intense score‑chasing action.
Space Avengers
Shoot at alien spaceships and avoid incoming rockets in this retro 2D vertical scroller!
Attack from Izar 2250
Alien attackers from the Izar system are invading Earth! Battle the extraterrestrial menace in endless waves in this tribute to classic alien 'invader' shooters from the late '70s and early '80s. Aim for the high score by destroying the evil alien monsters!
Shoot at alien spaceships and avoid incoming rockets in this retro 2D vertical scroller!
Why similar: Aliens 31.4%, Action 21.4%, Shooter 20%, Arcade 15.6%, Retro 11.7%
Alien attackers from the Izar system are invading Earth! Battle the extraterrestrial menace in endless waves in this tribute to classic alien 'invader' shooters from the late '70s and early '80s. Aim for the high score by destroying the evil alien monsters!
Why similar: Shooter 24.5%, Aliens 24.3%, Arcade 23.6%, Action 10.1%, 2D 6.9%
Take to the skies in a classic 2D side-scrolling shoot ’em up. Fight through multiple levels, upgrade your plane and race against time to defeat the final boss.
Why similar: Shooter 34.3%, Arcade 29.3%, Action 23.4%, 2D 10.4%, Singleplayer 2.6%
Aliens are attacking Tokyo and kidnapping its citizens to transform them into mutants! Pilot the StarBurner to battle enemy waves, rescue helpless humans, and survive relentless alien attacks in this fast-paced arcade shooter.
Why similar: Shooter 27%, Arcade 24.2%, Aliens 16.9%, Retro 11.2%, Action 10.8%
A casual, retro-inspired 2D shooter with an alt-history twist! Pilot the last German Zeppelin in a parallel universe against a reptilian army. Master your Zero-Energy Impulse and blast through double-deckers and flying saucers. Simple controls, escalating difficulty, and pure arcade action.
Why similar: Aliens 25.1%, Shooter 20.3%, Arcade 17%, Old School 12.3%, Action 12.1%
In this unique shooter from 1984. take on the role of a pilot of an out-dated Cosmic Cruiser, fighting to rescue the crew of a distant space station that had been captured by a raiding party from the sinister Rallom Empire.
Why similar: Shooter 28.8%, Arcade 17.3%, Aliens 15%, Retro 12.7%, Action 9.7%
Bloxtacle Course is a block breaker game where you are given nearly full control over the ball itself.
Why similar: Arcade 23.3%, Old School 17.8%, Action 16.7%, Fast-Paced 16.2%, Retro 10.7%
A classic style SHMUP in the tradition of 80's and 90's vertical scrolling shooters. Maximize your run and get to the top of the High-score Leaderboard. Can you achieve the rank of Fleet Admiral? It's a challenge. Visit our website for a free playable browser demo of the game.
Why similar: Shooter 24.5%, Aliens 18.6%, Arcade 18%, Action 13.4%, Old School 11.4%
They Came From the Sky is tiny, retro styled, highly-addictive and fast paced arcade game wherein you take the role of one of the Flying Saucers in the 1950s with one and only one Mission: Make a delicious juicy Human Smoothie!
Why similar: Aliens 23.3%, Old School 18%, Arcade 15.9%, Action 15.5%, Retro 11.6%
The Queen of the Cosmic Wartoads has been abducted by the Rigellian Slime Beasts, their deadliest foe, and turned into the most hideous thing imaginable: a human being! Traverse the Rygellian Time-Void, reach the Slime King's lair and dismantle their deathly machine with your Cosmic Tool Kit.
Why similar: Shooter 23.7%, Aliens 17.3%, Arcade 17.2%, Retro 13.8%, Old School 10.4%
Retromodern hi-speed shmup
Why similar: Shooter 30.9%, Arcade 27%, Action 20.4%, Retro 11.1%, 2D 8.8%
This is a retro space shooting game, where you only fight against the strongest enemy. There are 15 unique bosses in the game, and players need to use different weapons and strategies to defeat them. Dedicated to you who are both challengers and retro game lovers.
Why similar: Shooter 23.9%, Aliens 22.4%, Arcade 19%, Old School 10.8%, Action 9.1%
Repel the humans! Safeguard the future of all alienkind! Fueled by a large selection of quirky upgrades and power-ups, strengthen the alien alliance to destroy Humanity's Last Hope in this fast-paced retro action-arcade shooter with roguelite and tower defense elements.
Why similar: Shooter 24%, Arcade 20%, Aliens 15.3%, Action 13.9%, Retro 9.5%
Isometric action shooter with light RPG elements. Brutally kill tons of alien monsters, find over a dozen powerful weapons, skill up your hero & stop the blood thirsty invaders in a classic handcrafted campaign. Never ending waves await you in horde-mode!
Why similar: Aliens 28.8%, Shooter 22.4%, Old School 11.8%, Arcade 10.8%, Action 8.3%
An action-packed retro arcade shoot 'em up featuring organic and bio-mechanical alien life, including ammonites, centipedes and spiders!
Why similar: Aliens 25.6%, Shooter 19.6%, Action 19.2%, Arcade 15.3%, Retro 11.3%
DRUNKEN BARON is a fast-paced 2D arcade shooter inspired by classic flappy-style games. Keep your plane in the air by tapping the button, fly through chaotic corridors, shoot invading aliens, drop bombs, and survive as long as you can!
Why similar: Shooter 24.5%, Arcade 20.6%, Aliens 17.9%, Action 15.9%, Old School 14.3%
A sci-fi 80s retro shooter and bullet hell. Use your plasma cannon and bombs to repell an alien invasion. Either defeat the alien robots building and upgrading the blocks and turrets - or blow all of their blocks up! 20 straightforward levels.
Why similar: Arcade 19%, Aliens 18%, Old School 17.4%, Shooter 16.5%, Action 13.7%
Dodge and encircle your enemies in this neon-drenched revival of the one-of-a-kind arcade classic!
Why similar: Shooter 33.3%, Arcade 24.1%, Action 13%, Old School 12.9%, 2D 9%
Galactic Missile Defense is a shooter and tower defense game, where you must protect Earth from the invading Martians that declared war on our planet just because a space rover accidentally ruined their picnic!
Why similar: Aliens 27%, Shooter 16.4%, Fast-Paced 15.7%, Arcade 13.6%, Old School 8.6%
Explore the interconnected caverns below the frozen surface and a vast Snowcean above as you set out to rescue friend, foe, and stranger alike in this lo-fi action-adventure!
Why similar: Aliens 25.6%, Arcade 23%, Action 17.7%, Old School 15.6%, 2D 8.6%
In this challenging and addictive twist on the classic arcade shooter, originally published for the ZX Spectrum in 1983, try to survive for six days and six nights against the ruthless onslaught of the Terror-Daktils, with only 3 primitive cannons for protection.
Why similar: Shooter 41.7%, Arcade 19%, Action 13.6%, Old School 12.4%, Retro 11.9%
Virtual Rogue is a top-down action roguelike shooter set in a computer controlled by a cruel and merciless User. You play as a text document file named “Note” who, after being accidentally created by the User, is thrown into the Recycle Bin.
Why similar: Shooter 31.9%, Action 30.4%, Arcade 27.1%, Indie 10.5%
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 27.6%, Shooter 22.3%, Aliens 16.3%, Retro 13.7%, Action 12.6%
It's humans versus genetically engineered monsters in Dark Arena, a futuristic first-person shooter that combines run-and-gun gameplay with strategic play and puzzle solving.
Why similar: Shooter 30%, Aliens 27.6%, Action 17.4%, Old School 15.6%, Retro 8.4%
Take to space in this action-packed shmup, where every wave of enemies is rewarded with a buff and debuff. Play through the intense story and arcade modes to become an ace pilot. What stats will you increase? Which ones are worth the sacrifice? The battle begins!
Why similar: Shooter 27.7%, Fast-Paced 14.5%, Arcade 13.4%, Action 13%, Old School 11.1%
A 2D vertical shoot 'em up that lets you upgrade your ship with an insane amount of options. From missiles and pods to specials and shields, you can upgrade every bit of your ship from guns to thrusters.
Why similar: Shooter 24%, Arcade 20%, Aliens 19.3%, Action 14%, Old School 9.9%
Space Molmae is a fast and exciting retro game.Be a Molmae hero by competing for records with Steam users!
Why similar: Shooter 40.2%, Arcade 27.3%, Action 16.9%, Retro 10.7%, Indie 3.2%
Voidronaut is a fast-paced 2D arcade shooter set in the endless darkness of deep space. As the last surviving pilot, you must outmaneuver relentless enemy waves, collect new weapons, and sharpen your aim, speed, and reflexes to survive.
Why similar: Shooter 27.4%, Arcade 23%, Action 16.7%, Old School 15.8%, Retro 8.2%
Destroy waves of UFOs in a arcade style space shooter with an array of powerful weaponry.
Why similar: Shooter 23.5%, Aliens 22.8%, Arcade 16.5%, Old School 12.7%, Retro 11.7%
Arcade space shooter that gets progressively harder, the longer you play. It's a simple a matter of shooting the alien missiles, before they hit you. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Aliens 36.3%, Shooter 33%, Action 19.7%, 2D 9.3%, Singleplayer 1.8%
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: Shooter 30.7%, Arcade 22.5%, Old School 14.6%, Action 11.7%, 2D 8.9%
Retro-inspired arcade-style shooter. Save humanity from incoming waves of flaming hot meteors, alien ships hell-bent on destroying humanity, and the strangeness of space by shooting, blasting and nuking incoming waves of meteors and enemies.
Why similar: Aliens 23.6%, Shooter 22%, Arcade 17.7%, Old School 13.3%, Action 9.3%
In this classic maze shooter from 1983, take on the role of Arthur as he battles to get to the top of Castle Cavelon and save Guinivere from an evil wizard! Fire arrows from your mighty bow to vanquish fearsome knights. Use the wonderous power of Excalibur to become invincible!
Why similar: Shooter 33.9%, Arcade 18.4%, Retro 15.8%, Old School 13.1%, Action 11.4%
Blue Jay Joyride is a fast-paced 2D space shooter. Go through waves of enemies and fight progressively harder bosses. Collect one of the many unique powerups to give your ship a fighting chance in this intense game.
Why similar: Aliens 25.7%, Arcade 22.6%, Action 16.3%, Old School 15.8%, 2D 8.3%
AYBABTU ( All Your Base Are Belong To us ) Aliens are attacking the White House! Go get 'em!
Why similar: Aliens 37.2%, Shooter 34.1%, Action 14.1%, 2D 9.6%, Indie 3.2%
If you like Breakout / Arkanoid style games, this game is for you.
Why similar: Old School 30%, Arcade 28%, Retro 17.8%, Action 10.6%, 2D 7.6%
STRATAGEM is a sci-fi arcade game where you must launch escape pods without sending active ones into colliding orbits.
Why similar: Shooter 25.6%, Arcade 22.3%, Old School 19.5%, Action 11.4%, Retro 10.2%
Another tribute paid to yet another arcade classic from the Hero Concept team! Doughlings: Invasion promises a fun gaming experience to gamers of all ages with the innovations it brings to the shooting genre.
Why similar: Shooter 28.2%, Arcade 21.6%, Retro 14.2%, Fast-Paced 11.1%, Action 11%
RAILGUN 500 is a pick up and play arcade shooter featuring floods of alien freaks. Master the railgun's systems, manage the enemy horde, and you might just live through it all.
Why similar: Aliens 25.3%, Shooter 22.2%, Arcade 18%, Old School 16%, Action 9.1%
Pewt 'em Up! is a retro inspired arcade space shoot 'em up with lots of upgrades, achievements, extras and more.
Why similar: Aliens 27.3%, Shooter 24.8%, Arcade 20%, Action 10.7%, Retro 8.6%
Up for some retro arcade action? Extra weapons, upgrades, smart bombs etc are your favorite tools? Then this great arcade clone is for you! Survive waves of evil creatures in this fantastic, fast paced side scroller. If you like games like Defender, Data Storm or Drop Zone, you will LOVE Fairy Fire!
Why similar: Shooter 21.4%, Fast-Paced 20.1%, Arcade 16.4%, Old School 13.8%, Retro 10.4%
Stop the Saturnians is a shooter inspired by classic arcade games. Dodge enemy fire, destroy procedurally generated alien waves and fight massive bosses. Collect resources in the midst of combat to upgrade your ship or improve Earth's defenses. Protect yourself and the planet both!
Why similar: Aliens 22%, Shooter 21.2%, Arcade 16.9%, Old School 16.4%, Retro 8.8%
Enter a fast-paced arcade shooter with only a single bullet. Obliterate waves of enemies, unlock powerful augments, and make every shot count.
Why similar: Shooter 37.8%, Arcade 28.9%, Action 12.2%, 2D 12.1%, Fast-Paced 7.2%
The Fruggle is real! Four brave survivors need to protect mother earth from spacey invaders in this pixelated arcade style 2d shoot 'm up.
Why similar: Arcade 16%, Shooter 15.4%, Fast-Paced 15.3%, Action 15.1%, Old School 13.3%
CyberBrick presents classic brick breaker arcade action in a new re-imagined unique game where the better you are at staying cool and composed, the more points you will likely score. Offers 100% Mouse controller gameplay!
Why similar: Arcade 27.5%, Action 22.7%, Old School 22.2%, Retro 11.5%, 2D 10.7%
Arcadium is an action packed brickbreaker game where you destroy bricks, enemies and bosses using your ball and powerups. Fast reflexes, aiming and avoiding simple misstakes is required for beating this game, choose between three difficulty settings to adjust the challenge.
Why similar: Arcade 29.6%, Action 21.4%, Old School 20.9%, Retro 11.3%, 2D 10.1%
RESHOOTER offers heart-pounding shoot-em-up action that elevates classic arcade gameplay to the next level. Dive into the retroflow with electrifying visuals, immersive audio, and captivating mechanics.
Why similar: Aliens 19.7%, Old School 18.4%, Arcade 18.3%, Shooter 17.2%, Retro 11.7%
Defend the Little Spaceman Dudes from aliens! Blast waves of Alien Abductors and UFOs across 50 challenging levels in this fast-paced ’80s-style arcade space shooter.
Why similar: Aliens 22.9%, Shooter 21.8%, Arcade 15.9%, Old School 11.8%, Retro 11.2%
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: Shooter 23.1%, Aliens 18.1%, Arcade 16.8%, Retro 16.1%, Action 9.8%
Toward aliens and beyond is a shoot'em up game where you make your way through wave of aliens. Destroy, get experience, upgrade and repeat. Can you resist 20 minutes?
Why similar: Aliens 34.3%, Shooter 28.4%, Arcade 27.4%, 2D 6.1%, Indie 2.6%
Choose from ships with distinct combat styles, unleash devastating skills, and carve a path through relentless enemy barrages. BLUE SHIP is a compact, high-intensity 2D vertical-scrolling shoot ’em up featuring Story, Boss Practice, Time Attack, and Endless modes.
Why similar: Shooter 27.8%, Aliens 24%, Action 15.9%, Fast-Paced 11.3%, Arcade 7.1%
In Parsec you pilot a spaceship through a field of asteroids trying to destroy as many as possible before they destroy you. You have three different weapons that can be picked up around the world. Health can also be picked up from random spawns and sometimes dropped by asteroids.
Why similar: Shooter 26%, Arcade 21.3%, Old School 19.6%, Action 14%, Retro 10.6%
Continue the fight in the Dark Eyes universe as the Super Soldier battles the Delma and the elite Alpha commander. Experience fast-paced combat, massive battles, stealth, upgrades, and powerful abilities in this chaotic sci-fi action shooter.
Why similar: Aliens 30.5%, Shooter 27%, Action 15.5%, Old School 15.5%, 2D 8.4%
An isometric twin stick shooter where the player has only seven minutes to defeat the entity that is going to destroy the solar system. Level up, unlock new powers and win against the clock... and the cosmic dangers.
Why similar: Shooter 25.8%, Arcade 21.7%, Aliens 19.4%, Action 16.6%, 2D 6.7%
Take command of an orbiting defense satellite in this action-packed planetary defense shooter. Blast away at waves of incoming asteroids and crafty aliens before they destroy your planet. Scavenge powerful weapons from vanquished alien ships and turn them against your foes. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Shooter 31.9%, Arcade 23%, Old School 17%, Action 14.6%, 2D 9%
An 8-bit style vertical SHMUP (very loosely) based on the writings of H.P. Lovecraft.
Why similar: Arcade 30.9%, Old School 28.6%, Action 18%, Retro 11.1%, 2D 7.7%
Love retro shooters? Firebird is a blend of some of our teams favourite games from the space invasion genre. Battle aliens, giant space birds, tractor beams, air burst weapons, robot terrorists and massive motherships in a fight for domination.
Why similar: Action 24%, Shooter 21.6%, Arcade 20.3%, Retro 13.8%, Indie 11.6%
Fly forward and save your swarm in THE LAST LADYBUG - a rail shooter set in a colorful world where the skies are ruled by mechanical monsters and the lands are scorched by destruction!
Why similar: Shooter 31.8%, Arcade 28.5%, Aliens 24.3%, Action 13%, Singleplayer 2.4%
A platform shooter that brings 90's gaming smashing into your face! Blast and insta-melee your way through hordes of alien soldiers, robots, bosses and loads more. Fight on foot, in a fighter or in a bomber. Take on bosses and ensure that the alien menace won't threaten Earth ever again!
Why similar: Shooter 26.1%, Old School 23.7%, Retro 10.7%, Action 10%, Arcade 9.6%
A retro-inspired 2D space shoot-em-up. Mine asteroids! Shoot alien saucers! Get rich or die flying!
Why similar: Shooter 22.8%, Aliens 20.1%, Arcade 18.8%, Retro 13.8%, Old School 7.3%
