
Dash, dig, and blast mutants in this retro inspired arcade shooter that will test your twitch reflexes and path finding skills as you make your way from point A to point B.
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Dash, dig, and blast mutants in this retro inspired arcade shooter that will test your twitch reflexes and path finding skills as you make your way from point A to point B.

Tiger Heli
Take off on a classic arcade journey with Tiger-Heli, Toaplan's pioneering vertical shooter that set the stage for an entire genre. Now available on PC with a host of modern upgrades!

Star Razer
Star Razer is a shooter game inspired by the Vectrex game Asteroids, with a hint of Geometry Wars. You must face successive waves of enemies and achieve the highest score (online). The game is exclusively played with mouse and keyboard (for now).
Take off on a classic arcade journey with Tiger-Heli, Toaplan's pioneering vertical shooter that set the stage for an entire genre. Now available on PC with a host of modern upgrades!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.7%, Arcade 20.6%, 1980s 12.5%, Action 12%, Retro 6.8%
Star Razer is a shooter game inspired by the Vectrex game Asteroids, with a hint of Geometry Wars. You must face successive waves of enemies and achieve the highest score (online). The game is exclusively played with mouse and keyboard (for now).
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.4%, 1980s 22.7%, Action 21.9%, Arcade 19.9%, Singleplayer 1.1%
“SHOCK TROOPERS ”, the fan favorite 2D top-down view action shooting game released exclusively on NEOGEO MVS in 1997, returns to the battlefield on Steam!Progress through the battlefield, choosing the best routes and strategy!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, Action 28.1%, Arcade 26.7%, Retro 14.5%
MeteoStorm is an action packed retro shoot-em-up. MeteoStorm offers up to 25 challenging waves of exciting shoot-em-up action with 3 different difficulty levels!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.2%, Action 20.2%, Arcade 19%, 1980s 18.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%
Create your own bosses to battle in this arcade action and adventure. Yep, there is a story as well as pure action modes for those who want to blast things. Explore worlds while you upgrade your tech and improve your base. Make new friends, adopt pets and even fly a kite.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.6%, Action 20.5%, Arcade 15.6%, Retro 9.4%, Action-Adventure 7%
A synthetic race has come to your planet to steal your technology, And you have to fight them off. Fight off the Tecroroid invasion as they sent wave after wave of enemies to the planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.6%, Arcade 21.7%, Action 16%, Retro 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 4.7%
Catch hearts, Crush bunnies, Shoot the bad guys
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.1%, Action 20.1%, Arcade 18.7%, Retro 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%
Experience Toaplan's arcade shooter Flying Shark (AKA Sky Shark) on PC with the latest quality-of-life features. Ride through the skies as they burn in a rain of armor-piercing bullets! You have been chosen for the mission. Because you are the best pilot there is!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.1%, Arcade 23.5%, Action 23.4%, Retro 11.9%, Singleplayer 1.2%
Artificial intelligence threatens the galaxy. Buckle up and fight computing power with the only power that counts: FIREPOWER! Experience Toaplan's brain-melting Slap Fight (AKA Alcon) with its gauge-based power-ups and strategic gameplay. Now on PC with the latest features!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.9%, Action 23.8%, Arcade 23.4%, Retro 11.7%, Singleplayer 1.2%
In a world where humans are used as power supplies, only one man has the will to change it all! Iro Hero is a sci-fi adventure with beautiful pixel art graphics inspired by many old-school classics. Staged across 9 action-packed levels, Iro Hero features a unique and fresh four-color polarity system, with interactive elements, puzzles,...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.1%, Action 19.6%, Arcade 17.9%, Retro 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%
Zamarian is a fast-paced shoot 'em up classic arcade action game brought to you in an exciting, colorful, and challenging new way!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.2%, Action 29.4%, Arcade 22.4%, Retro 13%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 38.1%, Arcade 15.4%, 1980s 14%, Action 13%, Retro 12.7%
In this simple riff on an arcade classic, released in 1983 for the ZX Spectrum by famed game developer/publisher Ocean Software, shoot the deadly Caterpilla as it weaves its way down the screen, while also contending with mushrooms that block the way, and a fearsome spider!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.9%, Arcade 16.4%, Retro 14.7%, 1980s 14.2%, Action 13.3%
The Zanac battle, which was supposed to have ended, was not over. To suppress the reactivated organic intelligence, Zanac takes flight once again!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31%, Action 19.7%, Arcade 19%, 1980s 16.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%
Join Micheal Chang, the Monkey King, on his journey through famous landmarks of ancient China and fight off mythical creatures and legends in this classic arcade shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.5%, Action 28.2%, Arcade 19%, Retro 12.3%
Salamander III is the newest addition to the Gradius series, a legendary pioneer in the side-scrolling shooter genre, and comes with the original arcade versions of the previous games.
Why similar: Arcade 25%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, 1980s 19%, Action 15.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%
In the year 2,000,000,009, a team of bounty hunters infiltrates a massive facility swarming with hostile AI. Can they find Zurd?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.4%, Action 18.7%, Arcade 15.9%, 1980s 12.5%, Retro 11.9%
A sequel that isn’t afraid to be different. EXZEAL is the followup to TRIZEAL Remix, but it’s much more than a simple rehash. Choose between multiple ships and specialize in each one’s weapon system. Will you focus on shooting, shot charging, or close-range attacks? In EXZEAL, it’s your choice.
Why similar: Action 46.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 38.9%, Arcade 14.8%
Enjoy a fast and frantic arcade shmup from Triangle Service! Attack in all directions and rack up the multipliers - do you have XIIZEAL?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 49%, Action 34.1%, Arcade 17%
Featuring six levels of intense shooting action, Tiamat X is a rip-snortin tribute to the side-scrolling space shooters of yesteryear, and would be right at home blazing away on the screen of a booming, beer-stained arcade cabinet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.5%, Action 27.3%, Arcade 26.2%
Zeroptian Invasion is a classic shoot 'em up with mechanics from other arcades of the 80’s. Travel back in time with this unique pixilated experience with an incredible soundtrack in chiptune.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.7%, Action 30.4%, Arcade 21%, Pixel Graphics 12%
In this retro arcade hit, you control a laser gun and have to shoot asteroids, bombs and other objects to collect points and ensure your survival
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Abstract 21.8%, 1980s 17.3%, Arcade 12.5%, Retro 8.6%
Retro shooting, perfected. Blast and dash through in a gorgeous retro 2D world! Explore and fight your way out of the arcade machine!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.8%, Arcade 19.1%, Action 18.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Retro 8.6%
The feeling of 90's arcade shooter will come again !! Arcade-like side scroll shooter of 7 stages in all!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54.3%, Action 24.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Arcade 9.6%
In the far distant future, an epic war for survival takes place... Deep within the Andromeda galaxy, the people of Zile grow restless and greedy. The Zilions secretly prepare for a massive strike against the nearby planet Ytima. Fearing such an attack, the Ytimians train an elite squad of "Stargunners.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54.1%, Action 30.1%, Arcade 15.8%
Pirate's Peril is an arcade shooter themed in the world of pirates on the open sea!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.1%, Action 25.8%, Arcade 23.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Singleplayer 1.3%
A retro arcade shooter with one-bit graphics
Why similar: 1980s 29%, Arcade 26%, Action 16.3%, Retro 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%
Welcome to a world of dangerous rectangles where quick reflexes and maneuvering will help you keep breathing... Well, for at least a few more seconds! Two buttons. Life or death. How long can you survive? Okay, so you died. Try Again. Die. One more time. Die. Just one more. Die. One more!
Why similar: 1980s 27.5%, Action 26.5%, Arcade 24%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Retro 9.2%
A gang of nine aliens from another galaxy that were put to community service, want to clean the universe from what they think is the worst garbage: humans! Help them in this arcade game!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28%, Action 18.7%, Arcade 18.4%, Action-Adventure 17.8%, 1980s 11.2%
Cosmolon is a sci-fi spaceship shooter inspired by classic arcade and MS-DOS games. You control a ship that can boost around, level up, and destroy wave upon wave of enemy ships with beautiful pixel art plasma bolts and explosions. Nab fancy power-ups and fend off unique enemies. Can you survive?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.1%, Science 16.6% ★, Arcade 14.3%, Action 12%, 1980s 11.3%
1982 is a FREE retro inspired blasta-thon that will test your gaming skills to the max.
Why similar: 1980s 23.5%, Arcade 21.3%, Retro 16.8%, Action 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%
Shoot, dodge, and survive your way through unique bosses and swarms of enemies in this Galaga inspired arcade shooter where the fate of a galaxy rests in your hands.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.2%, Action 22.8%, Arcade 20.1%, 1980s 16.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%
Nevultra is an exciting shoot'em up that will take you back to the 8bit/16bit era. The protagonist, Nina, needs your help to reach her destination in deep space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.1%, Arcade 18.4%, Action 16.4%, 1980s 11.7%, Retro 7.1%
A fast paced shoot-em-up featuring modern military aircraft. Choose one of the eight fighter aircraft and take the battle to the skies throughout nine action-packed stages each with their own end-level special boss.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 66.3%, Arcade 17.6%, Action 16%
Zombies are attacking your record store! Throw classic albums and compact discs at the approaching horde. But hey, you're still on the clock, so get those records put away!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.7%, Arcade 18.3%, 1980s 18.3%, Action 14.8%, Pixel Graphics 8%
The sequel to the speed-and-destruction shmup "Raging Blasters" is here! It's called "Raging Blasters 2." This is an arcade-style vertical scrolling shmup in which players control a fighter jet and battle various enemies in outer space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.4%, Arcade 20.6%, Action 18.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%, Retro 7%
"In "Avventure Vampiresche" Farenz faces morning obstacles in an epic race through Cremona at 5 o'clock in the morning! Dodge ducks, spitballs, runners, and more to close the rings in time! Get ready for a frantic and enjoyable experience!"
Why similar: Action 23.8%, Arcade 21.3%, Action-Adventure 19.9%, 1980s 18.7%, Retro 7.9%
You are Vakimoh. They are the Venkazoids. Fight for your life in this quick and brutal arcade-style shooter. Can you escape your cage?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.8%, Arcade 20.3%, Action 18.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Retro 7.6%
Blast bugs and chase high scores in this glorious revival of an old-school classic, all while jamming to a heart-pounding original score by Megan McDuffee. Play solo or tag in a friend for local co-op across 30 unique challenges or the endless arcade mode.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Abstract 22.8%, Arcade 16.6%, Retro 11.2%, 1980s 10.9%
Inspired by the heyday of 8-bit arcade gaming, Crome: Before Purgatory is an intense space shoot em' up experience. Play as the Galactic Consul's best star pilot, Crome, and fend off endless the hoards of invaders while competing for the top score on the global leaderboard.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.4%, Action 25.3%, Arcade 15.5%, Retro 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%
Distant Space are present the arcade game of cosmic fights in arcade style of the 80's, this is a game where you can control the spaceship and forced to destroy extraterrestrials, which are moving in the certain order.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.8%, Arcade 18.2%, 1980s 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Action 8.5%
The Black Duck Army is back—bigger, badder, and armed with alien tech! In Gunslugs 2, chaos reigns as you blast through tanks, choppers, giant robots, and hordes of relentless minions. This action-packed, over-the-top run-and-gun adventure is a wild tribute to classic 80s and 90s action movies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29%, 1980s 17.4%, Action-Adventure 13.3%, Action 11.4%, Arcade 9.9%
The doors to hell have been opened. The Earth has become a battlefield among 10 infernal armies. Bael, the most feared among all demons, set out in an insane crusade to conquer the Earth for himself in this scrolling shooter game, with 10 stages with plenty of action, violence and blood.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Action 21%, Arcade 18.7%, Action-Adventure 16.6%, 1980s 16%
Blast away in this pure retro-styled shooter and battle through tons of dangerous levels and manic boss fights.
Why similar: 1980s 28.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Action 20.6%, Retro 16.8%, Pixel Graphics 7%
Super Chain Crusher Horizon is the largest, longest, most incredible PC shooting game in history with a two-player mode that is revolutionary. And, it’s loaded with game modes that solve the problems had by most shoot ‘em ups.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 56.5%, Arcade 28.1%, Action 15.4%
Neon Blast - A head-scratching puzzle game
Why similar: Abstract 29.8%, Action 22.6%, Arcade 20.6%, 1980s 19.4%, Retro 7%
HORGIHUGH is a horizontal side-scrolling shoot 'em up from Japanese developer PiXEL featuring vibrant retro graphics, intense boss battles, a unique power-up system, and an adorable roster of anthropomorphic characters.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.2%, Action 31.9%, Arcade 20.9%
Mixing old and new, Astrokicker is inspired by classic shootemups going back to the 80s, with a few twists. The player gets to fly in any direction, and using a combination of skill and strategy, takes out the starbases controlling warpfields.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.1%, Action 20.2%, Arcade 19.8%, 1980s 18.5%, Retro 7.6%
Super XYX is a new shmup from the creator of Fire Arrow X, Megatank, ZPF and a couple of others. Co-developed and published by Team Grybanser Fox.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.6%, Action 26.8%, Arcade 18.3%, Retro 14.2%
In this arcade style shoot em up that lets you earn more punishing difficulties, you are Sylvester, a hero pilot in his glory days turned space janitor on a space station. After an attack on said post, it is up to him to retrieve the fabled Fang Shards. Turn your Beast Mode on, you're going to need it.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.7%, Action 29%, Arcade 23.2%
Evil Bird Simulator is a cartoon game where you play as a bird who poops on people and cars. The main player's goal is to stay alive and poop on as many people as possible. If you die in this game you will go to hell!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.7%, Abstract 24.1%, Action-Adventure 15.6%, Arcade 15.5%, Action 8.5%
Astra Quest is a retro-futuristic bullet hell shooter. Design modular starships with unique cores, bases, and devices. Survive intense battles, earn Evolution Points, and unlock upgrades in Adventure and Evolution modes to dominate the neon-lit cosmos.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.3%, 1980s 27.8%, Action 16.8%, Arcade 7.7%, Retro 5.8%
42 of the weirdest, trippiest, sheepiest games ever created. Enter the mind of Jeff Minter, the legendary creator of Attack of the Mutant Camels, Gridrunner, and Tempest 2000, in this interactive documentary from Digital Eclipse.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Abstract 20.8%, Arcade 15.9%, 1980s 12.5%, Action 11.4%
Horizon Shift is an explosive wave based single screen shooter with a ton of new ideas and platformer elements. Do what it takes to protect your horizon from the ever encroaching enemy attack!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.6%, Action 38.1%, Arcade 22.3%
Verisim Skies is a Vertical Shoot 'Em Up with an emphasis on story and cinematic action. Go forth, Champion. Find your purpose. Fulfill your destiny. Accept your fate.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 58.8%, Action 18.3%, Arcade 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%, Singleplayer 1%