
You are a explorer of new planets. As it turned out, other planets are inhabited by shadows that are very hostile. Your task is to survive several waves to win.
60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shoot 'Em Up, Shooter, Action, Singleplayer.

You are a explorer of new planets. As it turned out, other planets are inhabited by shadows that are very hostile. Your task is to survive several waves to win.

Kanamono
Destroy your enemies and use the scraps that come out to destroy them even more! Side-scrolling space fantasy shooting game, that is "Kanamono".

Habroxia 2
Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!
Destroy your enemies and use the scraps that come out to destroy them even more! Side-scrolling space fantasy shooting game, that is "Kanamono".
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.7%, Side Scroller 29.8%, Shooter 17%, Action 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%
Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30%, Side Scroller 20.2%, Shooter 18%, Action 17%, Space 8.1%
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 36.1%, Side Scroller 25.1%, Shooter 17.6%, Action 11.9%, Space 8.6%
Collect souls, level your weapons, and unleash devastation in one of the most mechanically complex 2D shooters ever made.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Shooter 19%, Action 16.3%, Side Scroller 15.7%, Tactical 7.4%
Blast through hordes of adorable yet deadly mutant fruits in this intense space shooter with bullet hell action. Shoot, dodge, and survive unique boss battles that push your skills to the limit. Only the strongest will uncover the truth behind the chaos. Are you ready to save the universe?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.5%, Shooter 23%, Action 20.8%, Space 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%
Victory Saber 2D is a horizontal scrolling shooter arcade video game with Locking-on shooting mechanic.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38%, Shooter 20.4%, Side Scroller 16.7%, Action 15.2%, Space 8.3%
Terra Bomber is presented as a two dimensional sideways scroller based upon the classic arcade shooters of the 1980s.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.6%, Side Scroller 24.3%, Shooter 19.2%, Space 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 4.8%
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 33.7%, Side Scroller 23.9%, Shooter 16.5%, Action 10.2%, Space 7.8%
Blast off for a retro shoot’em up experience filled with clever twists and secrets!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.8%, Side Scroller 29.8%, Shooter 18.1%, Action 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%
Monsters and Zombies from all the world are trying to steal the gift packages, they want it all and they want it now. But Santa has guns, big guns!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.5%, Side Scroller 24.5%, Shooter 21.7%, Action 19.4%, Singleplayer 0.8%
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 30.6%, Side Scroller 21.7%, Shooter 18.8%, Action 18%, Space 10.2%
This is the biggest news title of 2021. A cute bullet-hell shooter is now available. The game features cool and futuristic visuals and active gameplay.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.9%, Shooter 26.7%, Action 17.8%, Cute 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%
Half shoot-'em-up, half RPG! Blast through an intergalactic genre mashup!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30%, Side Scroller 22%, Shooter 19.3%, Action 17.7%, Space 5.3%
High Tension Fever Shooting Game!!!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.2%, Shooter 25.2%, Action 21.3%, Cute 11.4%, Singleplayer 0.9%
Blast your way through a myriad of extra-terrestrial incursions in this arcade-style scrolling shooter! Pilot the ship Habroxia through 15 levels featuring intense boss fights, rescue missions, shifting perspectives, and untold surprises.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.9%, Side Scroller 21%, Shooter 18.8%, Action 16.5%, Space 7.5%
This is a side-scrolling shooting game in which you take control of the "Drainus", the Kharlal Empire's most cutting-edge fighter with the ability to absorb energy bullets, and take down the enemy ships zipping through space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.8%, Shooter 21.6%, Action 17.6%, Side Scroller 7.2%, Pixel Graphics 3.3%
Twinkle Hunter is a 2D action game focused on boss battles. Become a hunter whose teddy bear was stolen by the great villain 'Twinkle Thieves', and experience journey to retrieve the teddy bear. Can you hunt the thieves who attack you in various ways and rescue the teddy bear 'Mari'?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.6%, Side Scroller 27.7%, Shooter 17.6%, Action 10.6%, Cute 8.7%
C-RUSH is an old school Shooter, with HD graphics.A new threat is coming from the space; the plasma insects. Exterminate the vermin!!Beat your own score and compare it with the other players !Key Features:- One ship with different positions to use- Different Gameplay according to the positions and shoots- A Schmup where you need...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 55.3%, Action 16.3%, Shooter 15.1%, Side Scroller 13.3%
2D side-scrolling shoot 'em up
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.6%, Side Scroller 22.9%, Shooter 20.3%, Action 17.3%, Space 7.4%
The most secure prison facility in the country is under attack ... The city mayor called personally and asked you to take care of this problem.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Side Scroller 24.9%, Action 24.5%, Shooter 15%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%
The 2017 Commodore 64 Game of the Year now available on Steam!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.9%, Action 29.6%, Shooter 18.2%, Space 16.2%
Astraea is a 2D Shoot 'em up game. You will fight through enemies of increasing strength and frequency. As you defeat enemies you gain access to upgrades to make your ship stronger. Attempt to max out your ship and try to beat others high scores.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35%, Shooter 22.7%, Action 20.5%, Space 14.3%, PvE 6.5%
Reign of Bullets is a shoot ‘em up with epic loot and lots of guns. Upgrade your ship and customize your weapons to build the ultimate fighter plane.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51.3%, Side Scroller 28.3%, Action 20.4%
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 33.1%, Side Scroller 22.8%, Shooter 19.1%, Action 11.1%, Space 10.8%
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 31.7%, Side Scroller 26.2%, Shooter 17%, Action 11%, Space 8.3%
Rotate, aim and shoot in zero gravity space. "∀stround" is a zero-gravity shooting action game in which the screen rotates according to the character's direction. Survive against attacking creatures on a space station where gravity suddenly disappears.
Why similar: Shooter 27.8%, Side Scroller 19.5%, Action 18.4%, Space 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%
Raioh is a retro style shot and bomb style vertical scroll shmup.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.3%, Shooter 25.2%, Action 20.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%, PvE 6.2%
Echoes is back with a bang and in 3D! More intense and eye bleeding than before, with the action coming at you from the sides, above and below.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51.6%, Shooter 28.6%, Action 19.8%
Blast away wasp scum in Wasp Wars: New Wasp Order! Shoot your way through 12 scenic stages of trees, metal, and more, to eliminate the Wasp Army once and for all!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.9%, Side Scroller 22.6%, Shooter 21.4%, Action 18.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%
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 29.8%, Side Scroller 26.3%, Shooter 16.5%, PvE 8.5%, Action 8%
Zeit² brings a new twist to the traditional side-scrolling, 2D, shoot-’em-up game sporting a unique time travel feature never seen before in this genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 55%, Side Scroller 22.9%, Action 22.1%
Super simple 2D shooter game! Use the two types of shots to push forward.Kick out the swarming zakos and take on the powerful bosses.7 crazy worlds are waiting for your cat!?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.8%, Side Scroller 25.4%, Shooter 20.9%, Action 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%
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 38.2%, Side Scroller 26.2%, Space 12.8%, Action 11.4%, Shooter 10.3%
Side-scrolling bullet hell shooter: ‘The Adventure of the Little Girl in the Red Hood and Little Bird Companion in a World of Swords and Magic!’ If you can read the enemy attacks and dodge the ones you should avoid, it might be surprisingly straightforward (All dodging them is perfectly fine too).
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.6%, Side Scroller 35.9%, Action 17.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%
Get ready for adventures, gather allies, and uncover the secrets of Forest Fury! Your forest is waiting for you to cleanse it of dark forces and restore its former beauty.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.5%, Side Scroller 34.8%, Shooter 19.3%, Action 7.5%, Singleplayer 0.8%
A fast-paced retro shoot-'em-up featuring evolving weapons, intense arcade combat and massive bosses — from one-man studio Psychotic Psoftware.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.6%, Side Scroller 23.6%, Shooter 14.9%, Action 13.3%, Space 10.6%
This book contains several of tamazusa's small-scale STG works, mainly game jam works.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.3%, Shooter 21%, Action 20.4%, Side Scroller 19.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%
COTTOn Boomerang, the explosive and timeless witch girl shooting game, is finally back! There are team battles this time! Take full advantage of all the amplified action and push forward!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.2%, Side Scroller 22.8%, Shooter 18.4%, Action 11.6%, Cute 9.2%
Set in the Pumpkin Kingdom which has lost its national treasure—the "Bluewater Willow," this brain-stimulating action-shooter follows Cotton, a witch with the biggest appetite in the universe, and Appli, the most tomboyish girl in the royal family.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, Side Scroller 22.9%, Shooter 18.3%, Action 11.6%, Cute 9.2%
This game, "FORTRESS DEFENDER", is a side-scrolling power-up shooting game with an 80's flavor. Defeat the enemies that appear one after another, dodge their attacks, and aim for the boss that lurks in the depths of the stage. There are a total of eight stages with various tricks and bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.1%, Side Scroller 24%, Shooter 15.5%, Space 8.8%, Action 8.2%
Embark on a thrilling journey as a space mercenary! Customize your ships with powerful weapons and modules, choose contracts and destinations, and battle enemy fleets and epic bosses. Your decisions shape the universe around you, so forge your path in this action-packed space shooter!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.2%, Side Scroller 21.7%, Shooter 18.7%, Action 12%, Space 10.4%
Shoot waves of monstersFight your way from wave to wave and kill all the monsters. Collect coins to buy weapons, ammunition and special items like dynamite or gun turrets in the shop machine. Be quick, because the shop is only open for 30 seconds between each wave. Each level has four rounds.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.4%, Shooter 28.4%, Action 26.5%, Singleplayer 1.7%
Shoot lasers in space because a fish told you to. Ernesto's Asteroid Arcade is a twin-stick side-scrolling space shoot-em-up which tells the story of a man side-scrolling in space and shooting-em-up with twin-sticks. This game has at least 2 characters in it.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.5%, Action 20.7%, Side Scroller 20.6%, Shooter 20.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%
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 35.8%, Shooter 23.3%, Action 22.6%, Space 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%
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 37.3%, Side Scroller 34.4%, Shooter 10.7%, Space 9.6%, Action 6.9%
Single Player Shooting Game with 2D Collision Detection and 3D Rendering
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.3%, Shooter 27.8%, Action 18.7%, Space 11.3%, Singleplayer 0.9%
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 31.3%, Side Scroller 19.2%, Shooter 17.7%, Space 13.8%, Action 10.5%
In Infinity Blaster you blast through space, defeat challenging enemies and upgrade your weapons! Compete on the global leaderboard, survive an infinite loop of increasingly difficult foes, and unlock 100 achievements. Can you prove yourself as the ultimate space adventurer?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, Side Scroller 22.8%, Shooter 16.4%, Action 9.3%, Space 8.7%
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 32.1%, Side Scroller 27.7%, Shooter 18.2%, Action 9.9%, Space 7.4%
Pilot the all-powerful cell destroying Desolazor gunship and eradicate the mutagenic genotoxic pathogen before it consumes the entire galaxy. Soar through waves of threatening enemies and bosses beyond 6 stages packed with action, explosions, and lasers!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 52%, Shooter 26.8%, Action 20%, Singleplayer 1.3%
Stylish and Deadly shooterHollow: Cook Off is the mix of sidescroll shooter and stylish action.You are the quiet but skillful agent, Hollow. And you're going to infiltrate a mysterious factory.Shot, Cut, Float and make your combination.Fight quickly and glamorously but coolly.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.8%, Side Scroller 32.3%, Shooter 16.6%, Action 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%
A shoot’em up game with bite-size levels.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.9%, Shooter 24.3%, Action 17.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Singleplayer 1%
Planetstar Warrior is a horizontal scroll-space shooter with numerous powerups and a gradually increasing level of difficulty. Defeat all enemies on each level to progress.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.1%, Side Scroller 28.7%, Shooter 18%, Action 10.6%, Space 6%
The Rush is a horizontally scrolling shoot 'em up with graphics inspired by classic space shooters of the MSX. Buckle up and see if you have what it takes to master the highly adaptive Chameleon Quartz space fighter and single-handedly obliterate the alien invaders!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.7%, Side Scroller 26.7%, Shooter 18.4%, Action 8.8%, Space 8.2%
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 30.2%, Side Scroller 19%, Shooter 16.2%, Space 12.2%, Action 10.1%
Carve the path to victory with kamikaze attacks! Blow away enemies with outlandish weapons, then become your own projectile and take the rest out in a blaze of explosive glory! A self destructive shmup where you devastate everything in your wake. "Squadron, charge~!"
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.8%, Side Scroller 26.2%, Action 12.8%, Shooter 12.8%, Cute 9.1%
Elyna X is shoot'em up (Shmup) for 2 players in cooperative mode.The year is 3864, mysterious ships appear and iniciate a terrible attack against planet Earth, It is up to Enyla, a courageous space pilot, to lead the space fleets in defense of her beloved planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.4%, Side Scroller 24.4%, Shooter 14.9%, Action 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%
Outnumbered and outgunned in deep space? No problem! Turn your enemies' attacks into pure bullet heaven with your shield tech and absorb projectiles to power up your ship and score big! But when your shield expires and it's danger time, you better switch up your strategy fast...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.1%, Side Scroller 24.2%, Shooter 14.6%, Space 10.3%, Action 8.9%
The alien invaders have launched their final offensive on an already crippled Terra. Only one brave pilot can turn the tide of war. Cyber Seraph is a boss focused vertical shoot 'em up with unlockable abilities.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 58.4%, Action 18.2%, Side Scroller 12.1%, Shooter 7.1%, Pixel Graphics 3.7%
Monstir Iradicator is a game about saving the galaxy of Icoa, Traverse 4 different planets and destroy the Monstirs residing there. This game is based off of games like Asteroids following a similar Shoot 'Em Up style gameplay.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.5%, Shooter 24.6%, Action 18.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Singleplayer 1%