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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Arcade, 2D, Action, Shoot 'Em Up.

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ShapeTECH welcomes you to participate in their latest aptitude assessment program, ShapeVS. Gather your friends, family members and even colleagues as you participate in a variety of mini-games designed to test your capability of supporting our new society.

Reviews: 5 user reviews — 100% — of 5 reviews
Released: 2024-03-29
Developer: Smash Attack Aus
Genres: Casual, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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    Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
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  2. #2 Star Tank
    96% matchPositive85% of 20 reviews2021
    Dev: Ferulox Studios
    Windows

    Star Tank is a shmup with eighties aesthetics, a mixture of styles (Galaga-Operation Wolf). A difficult game that requires great control skills. 20 stages. 5 bosses. Various enemies. Become an expert pilot of a StarTank!!!!

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  3. #3 Thunder Tiger
    96% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Incredibly Moot Studio
    Windows

    Thunder Tiger is a fast-paced side-scrolling shoot ’em up, blending 1980s arcade style with futuristic flair. Blast enemies, grab power-ups, and chase high scores in intense 2D stages. Classic retro vibe meets modern gameplay!

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    95% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Shiba Dog Studios
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  5. #5 Truxton
    94% matchVery Positive94% of 108 reviews2023
    Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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  6. #6 Hyper Frenzy
    94% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2021
    Dev: Daniel Brendel
    Windows

    Hyper Frenzy is a free arena-styled singleplayer 2D space shooter using top-down perspective. Fight in different modes against bots, collect various items and use one of the plenty weapons to defeat your opponents. Create your own maps and gametypes.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 25.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Arcade 9.4%, 1980s 9%, Minimalist 8.7%

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    93% matchMostly Positive73% of 11 reviews2023
    Dev: chelovekbeznika
    Windows

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  8. #8 Vectro Blast
    91% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2020
    Dev: Sagittaras Games
    Windows

    Jump into endless fights in this arcade game. You have just one job: Survive as long as you can and beat your score over and over. The enemies are stronger with each wave so your journey to great score would not be easy.

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  9. #9 Star99
    91% matchPositive91% of 11 reviews2020
    Dev: Schine GmbH
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Shoot-'em-up meets battle-royale. Prepare your thumbs for adrenaline mashing madness.

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  10. #10 Roley's Arcade Collection
    92% matchNo user reviews2022
    Dev: Roley Games
    Windows

    Get 10 arcade games in 1 with Roley’s Arcade Collection. A reimagining of classic arcade games with a fresh new look.

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  11. #11 Cosmo Clash
    90% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
    Dev: PUNY Games
    Windows

    Play as one of 4 trigger happy animals, in a primal duel for honor and glory! Bring your friends locally, or duke it out on Steam Remote Play! 2 to 4 Players can shoot, dash and bump their way to quick victory! You'll need speed, reflexes and viciousness to be KING of COSMO CLASH!

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  12. #12 Cash Cow DX
    89% matchVery Positive96% of 84 reviews2024
    Dev: pixel games SARL-S
    Windows · Linux

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  13. #13 Blastermancer
    88% matchPositive100% of 15 reviews2026
    Dev: NeoGeeJoe
    Windows

    Blastermancer is a crunchy, lo-fi platform arena shooter where you are tasked with obliterating space demons. As you progress you will gain so many upgrades the game will descend into a cacophonous ballet of lasers and pixel dust.

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  14. #14 Snake-A-Roid
    87% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2025
    Dev: Arcade Badgers Limited
    Windows · Linux

    Vector-like Arcade action!

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  15. #15 The Rift Rebels
    89% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Playthrough Experience
    Windows

    An unknown force from a parallel reality trapped Earth’s energy in three runes. The best resistance fighters have been sent on a critical mission to destroy the runes and seal the dimensional rift.

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  16. #16 Chromacell
    86% matchPositive100% of 11 reviews2024
    Dev: 171Dev
    Windows

    In this sideways scrolling shmup, take control of your spaceship and navigate through vibrant pixelated environments filled with hordes of enemy spacecraft. Upgrade your ship and weapons, dodge enemy fire while blasting through each stage. Emerge victorious as the ultimate space pilot!

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  17. #17 Contra: Operation Galuga
    85% matchVery Positive88% of 909 reviews2024
    Dev: WayForwardPub: KONAMI
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    The legendary Contra series returns! This reimagining of the classic run-'n'-gun action game from the ‘80s features new stages, new enemies, new play mechanics, and co-op combat for up to 4 players!

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    86% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2024
    Dev: Loen Interactive
    Mac

    'Shoot or Die' is a thrilling 2D shooting game where you take on the role of the last human survivor facing a robotic uprising. Arm yourself with powerful weapons, such as the Fireball and Shield, and utilize game-changing perks, to navigate dynamic battlefields and outwit cunning enemy droids.

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  19. #19 Astro Attack
    84% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2024
    Dev: Blocky Pixel
    Windows

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    Dev: Adamvision Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 66%

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  21. #21 PolyFight
    82% matchPositive97% of 30 reviews2024
    Dev: Laggy McStab
    Windows

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  22. #22 Asteroid Blasters
    83% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2021
    Dev: Paul Connor
    Windows

    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.

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  23. #23 Hot Guns: International Missions
    81% matchPositive90% of 21 reviews2023
    Dev: Quantized BitPub: badd
    Windows · Linux

    Your conventional methods of operation are "shoot first then shoot again!"

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  24. #24 GUN KING
    81% matchPositive97% of 30 reviews2023
    Dev: FROGBERT
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    GUN KING is a fast-paced top-down arcade shooter with unique gun mods that lets you play your way. Unlock and equip powerful gun mods to create wild synergies, amp up your firepower, and blast through hordes of enemies.

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  25. #25 Cyberpulse
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    Windows · Mac · Linux

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  26. #26 Exile Squadron
    79% matchPositive86% of 22 reviews2019
    Dev: One Bit Studio
    Windows · Linux

    In this sidescrolling shoot ‘em up, you are the top pilot of the Exile Squadron, who has to stop the invading colonial forces. Unlock and upgrade an array of tactically diverse weapons, complete bonus objectives and compete with other players on the online leaderboards.

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  27. #27 Thundering Skies
    79% matchMostly Positive71% of 21 reviews2017
    Dev: Flat Voxel
    Windows

    A shoot'em up inspired by the 16-bit classics of the genre.

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  28. #28 Ramek - Total Machine Death
    80% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: GALTEC SRLS
    Windows · Linux

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  29. #29 Last Shape Standing
    77% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2022
    Dev: Ember Works
    Windows

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  30. #30 Twin Cobra
    75% matchVery Positive86% of 58 reviews2023
    Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Blast battalions of tanks into smoking craters and conquer air and sea from the sky's fastest attack chopper! Toaplan's coin-op shooter Twin Cobra flies to PC with fresh features and quality-of-life updates!

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  31. #31 Alien Cat Story
    73% matchPositive96% of 24 reviews2024
    Dev: HugePixel
    Windows

    Help the cat survive and repair his flying ship after an accident on an unknown planet. Use dexterity and ingenuity to overcome obstacles, fight enemies and solve puzzles. Exciting adventures are waiting for you ahead!

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  32. #32 The Voices Games 2d Collection
    76% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2022
    Dev: The Voices Games
    Windows

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  33. #33 Icarus
    78% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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  34. #34 Gunstorm
    74% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2024
    Dev: Cornutopia Software
    Windows

    Gunstorm is a space shooter loaded with playability. Wave after wave of alien craft attack your agile ship. Use the mouse to control your ship at the speed of thought in a perfectly balanced game that starts easy and gradually gets more difficult.

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  35. #35 UfoPilot : The Phadt Menace - Steam Edition
    75% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2021
    Dev: nornware AB
    Windows

    A sci-fi retro side-scrolling shoot-em-up / rescue game.

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  36. #36 Ant Force
    74% match8 user reviews38% of 8 reviews2020
    Dev: Trinity ProjectPub: Conglomerate 5
    Windows

    Playing ant you will have an unbelievable fight with AI.

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  37. #37 Rat Shoot
    77% matchNo user reviews2022
    Dev: ST DEV
    Windows · Mac

    Your goal is simple, stop any rats from escaping. Shoot the rats as they invade the room! It gets tenser by the second as the rat invasion grows. Be quick on the trigger to shoot them before they escape!

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  38. #38 Sagittarius
    72% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
    Dev: Monsuta AB
    Windows

    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.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Side Scroller 22.5%, Top-Down 11.2%, Old School 10.2%, Sci-fi 9.1%

  39. #39 LASERPITIUM
    76% matchNo user reviews2023
    Dev: THE REETEAM
    Windows

    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 32.4%, Side Scroller 23.1%, Arcade 14%, Score Attack 8.7%, Sci-fi 7.6%

  40. #40 SPACE BLASTER 8 BIT
    73% match2 user reviews0% of 2 reviews2018
    Dev: Dead Crow
    Windows

    They have briefly left by your ship in an asteroid Hagel theirs. Now you have landed to hostile area. Now you must only survive.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 28.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Score Attack 9.1%, Top-Down 9.1%, Arcade 8.7%

  41. #41 Solaroids
    71% matchVery Positive96% of 50 reviews2017
    Dev: Chad YatesPub: DynF/X Digital LLC
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Classic Asteroids® updated with modern gameplay and perfected controls. Explore hazardous environments and sneak around asteroids to surprise attack giant bosses. Upgrade your ship to use additional power-ups. Single player or fight with up to 3 friends with intense local coop.

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  42. #42 Exodus: Creepy Time
    69% matchMostly Positive79% of 19 reviews2024
    Dev: HugePixel
    Windows

    Join the battle in the dark world of the Middle Ages, shrouded in evil and magic, as brave knights, each of whom fights to save their native lands from mystical threats. "Exodus: Creepy Time" is an exciting shoot 'em up with a top view, combining elements of roguelike and arcade games.

    Why similar: Side Scroller 21.9%, Arena Shooter 21.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, 2D Platformer 12.8%, Arcade 9.4%

  43. #43 Rutabaga Desert Storm
    70% match5 user reviews100% of 5 reviews2024
    Dev: Indomitable Interactive
    Windows

    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 29.8%, Side Scroller 23.8%, Score Attack 14.2%, Arcade 10.4%, Local Co-Op 6.5%

  44. #44 Jungles of Maxtheria
    72% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2020
    Dev: SlifkerGames
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Search for lost treasure in this Indiana Jones style adventure. Your quest for fortune and glory will not be easy however. Few ever return from their expeditions into the deep jungles. So, if you are brave enough, the "Jungles of Maxtheria" awaits!

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  45. #45 Galactoids - Galactic Invaders
    70% match3 user reviews67% of 3 reviews2022
    Dev: Jonni The Dodger
    Windows

    Battle swarms of Galactic Invaders in this action-packed retro-inspired arcade shoot em up. May the Nerd be with you.

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  46. #46 Mow That Lawn
    69% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2024
    Dev: Suburban Codestew
    Windows · Mac

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  47. #47 Dan's Odyssey
    69% match6 user reviews83% of 6 reviews2022
    Dev: Dan J Haynes
    Windows

    An arcade arena top down shooter. fast paced action with a great sound-track. shoot your way through the approaching enemy shapes, upgrade your character and beat the high score.

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  48. #48 Rendering Ranger™: R² [Rewind]
    66% matchPositive88% of 26 reviews2025
    Dev: Limited Run GamesPub: Ziggurat
    Windows

    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.

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  49. #49 Blitloop
    71% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Bitbebop
    Windows · Mac

    A fast-paced, side-scrolling retro shooter where you play as “Blit" on a mission to rescue orb pods. Blast enemy swarms and face off against bosses in this bullet-hell shoot 'em up. Earn power-ups and get ready for fluid arcade action in a stylish world with an 80s synthwave soundtrack.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Side Scroller 22%, 1980s 16.1%, Score Attack 13.8%, Arcade 10%

  50. #50 HYPER METEOR
    67% matchPositive100% of 16 reviews2023
    Dev: Vertex Pop
    Windows · Mac

    YOU ARE LOST IN SPACE! ALL WEAPONS ARE DOWN! Survive by ramming your ship into meteors and hostile forces.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Arena Shooter 22.2%, Score Attack 14.7%, Minimalist 10.8%, Arcade 9.1%

  51. #51 PigShip and the Giant Wolf
    68% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2023
    Dev: Pixel Bones Studio
    Windows

    Pig Ship and the Giant Wolf is a classic Shoot'em Up with a 8btis monochrome aesthetic. Cross the 6 worlds full of enemies and defeat the Giant Wolf to save your brothers.

    Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Side Scroller 18.6%, Arena Shooter 16%, 1980s 12.8%, Arcade 10.6%

  52. #52 Vectoroids
    73% matchNo user reviews2023
    Dev: LoadUpGames.com
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Blast your way through waves of asteroids and UFOs in Arcade Classic Mode. Team up in 4-Player Co-Op, then battle friends in Deathmatch and Last Man Standing across 5 different battle maps. Chase those arcade highscores while keeping the nostalgia alive!

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  53. #53 Mayday
    66% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
    Dev: GTD
    Windows

    Mayday is an atmospheric 2D side-scroller sci-fi with simplistic gameplay.

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  54. #54 Fixeight
    66% matchPositive95% of 19 reviews2024
    Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Introducing FixEight, Toaplan's thrilling vertical run-and-gun game featuring eight peerless warriors with cutting-edge weapons. Embark on an exhilarating cosmic escapade with up to three players at once. Now on PC with modern extras!

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  55. #55 Tiger Heli
    67% matchMixed64% of 22 reviews2024
    Dev: Bitwave GamesPub: Clear River Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    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!

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  56. #56 Squirrels Gone Nuts
    65% match6 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2025
    Dev: Caffeinated Studios
    Windows

    Squirrels Gone Nuts is a fast-paced, multiplayer, arena shooter. Play as a speedy squirrel able to run on any surface and wield various guns. GO NUTS!

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 41.9%, 2D Platformer 19.6%, PvP 19.5%, Arcade 10.7%, 2D 4.4%

  57. #57 SHATTERSHAPE
    70% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Gentleman Sasquatch
    Windows

    SHATTERSHAPE is an arcade-style shooter in which you are a lone circle fighting hordes of enemies with evil vertices. SHATTER your enemies with numerous power-ups. ONLY THE ROUND SURVIVE.

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  58. #58 Flank Speed
    71% matchNo user reviews2024
    Dev: Aaron DeVriesPub: SimRed
    Windows

    Flank Speed is a simple top down Newtonian space shooter based on the aesthetics and style of early 90s arcade games. Everything from the designs, textures, sounds and gameplay are made to capture that arcade feel in a simple yet enjoyable game.

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  59. #59 Circles of Hell
    67% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2020
    Dev: TobiasPub: Atlas Industries
    Windows

    A Faustian descent into madness and frustration inside a universe with only a single shape and no regard for safety.

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