
"Show Me How to Live" is a minimalist aesthetic shoot 'em up game, in which we control a ship that must navigate and understand the perspective of a person capable of seeing the senselessness of life but unable to do anything about it.
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"Show Me How to Live" is a minimalist aesthetic shoot 'em up game, in which we control a ship that must navigate and understand the perspective of a person capable of seeing the senselessness of life but unable to do anything about it.

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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?

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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.
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 36.5%, Shooter 23.7%, Action 21.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, 2D 6.9%
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 38.7%, Shooter 25.9%, Action 17.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%, 2D 6.3%
A shoot’em up game with bite-size levels.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.5%, Shooter 22.1%, Action 16.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, 2D 7%
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 47.7%, Shooter 24.7%, Action 18.6%, 2D 7.8%, Singleplayer 1.3%
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 43.1%, Shooter 22.4%, Action 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, 2D 7.1%
Welcome to Shooter Heaven! The classic Telenet Japan & Wolf Team shooters are back! Note: The “Telenet Shooting Collection Launcher” is a free game launcher that lets you play titles from Telenet Japan and Wolf Team. The games themselves are not included with the launcher.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43%, Shooter 23.9%, Action 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, 2D 7.9%
Raioh is a retro style shot and bomb style vertical scroll shmup.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.3%, Shooter 24.5%, Action 20.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, 2D 6.5%
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 49.2%, Shooter 21.8%, Action 17.9%, 2D 5.3%, Pixel Graphics 4.1%
Call on CELLs, change your weapon, and shoot however you want!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.1%, Shooter 23.4%, Action 20.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Retro 8.5%
DECONSTRUCTION is a fast-paced, hardcore, shooting game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.1%, Action 25.8%, Shooter 24.7%, 2D 8.5%
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 51.4%, Shooter 28.6%, Action 20%
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 54.7%, Action 17.2%, 2D 11.7%, Shooter 6.7%, Retro 4.8%
High Tension Fever Shooting Game!!!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.7%, Shooter 26.2%, Action 22.3%, 2D 7.8%, Singleplayer 1%
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 54.7%, Action 16.1%, Shooter 15.7%, Story Rich 6.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%
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 35.7%, Action 22.8%, Shooter 14.3%, Retro 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%
A fully remastered 70s-style super robot anime meets fast-paced arcade-style 2D side-scrolling shooter action. A Japanese cult classic finally available worldwide — now reborn in HD.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.3%, Action 19.4%, Shooter 14.8%, Retro 11.3%, 2D 7.1%
The 2017 Commodore 64 Game of the Year now available on Steam!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37%, Action 30.9%, Shooter 18.8%, Retro 13.3%
Vertical Scroll Shooting Game with Lock-on Missile
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.6%, Shooter 22.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%, Action 10.3%, Retro 10.3%
Z-Exemplar is a side-scrolling shooter in the tradition of R-Type, Gradius, Nemesis and other classic arcade games from the past. Borrowing its aesthetic from the computers of yesteryear (specifically the Sinclair ZX Spectrum) Z-Exemplar combines bright, bold, 8-bit pixel art with frantic action and an epic mission to conquer a galaxy of...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.7%, Action 27.7%, Retro 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, 2D 6.4%
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 43.2%, Shooter 28.3%, Action 26.7%, Singleplayer 1.8%
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 42.1%, Action 27.6%, Shooter 17.8%, Retro 12.5%
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 40.3%, Shooter 19.8%, Retro 13%, Action 13%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%
Experience intense, fast-paced action as you dodge enemy fire, collect Xsteel scrap, and upgrade powerful ship systems. Navigate across beautiful expanses of the galaxy in levels filled with challenging foes and epic boss battles.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.6%, Shooter 25.1%, Action 22.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, 2D 6.7%
2D style shoot'em up in which close combat is the primary attack method. With two large swords in her hands, cut her way through enemy bullets and enemy units in a post-apocalyptic world.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 50.5%, Shooter 27.8%, Action 10.8%, 2D 9.1%, Singleplayer 1.8%
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 37%, Shooter 20.7%, Retro 15.2%, Action 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 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: Shoot 'Em Up 36.1%, Action 28.3%, Shooter 16.7%, Retro 12%, 2D 6.9%
Moon Dancer is a vertically scrolling shmup featuring an exhilarating lock-on laser.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.7%, Shooter 21.6%, Action 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Retro 10.7%
Z-Warp is an intense vertical shoot’em up presented in retro pixel art style, featuring frenetic arcade-inspired action where blasters, bombs and KILLER specials are your only allies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.3%, Shooter 20.4%, Action 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Retro 10%
Mutant Legion is a charming but brutal top down shooter: Play as a mercenary on a mission to defeat all enemies, get paid and ultimately get out alive. Pick up and discover various weaponry, secrets and the path to victory.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.6%, Action 22.6%, Shooter 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, 2D 7.3%
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 36.6%, Shooter 23.9%, Action 23.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, 2D 6.9%
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 55.9%, Action 23.9%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, 2D 6.9%
A brutal 8-bit-style boomer shooter inspired by the best of ‘80s trash horror. You are Samuel Alvarez, a broken man who discovers a cabin worse than any nightmare. Survive the night and face the forces of Wendakor — or you won’t see the dawn.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.6%, Shooter 22.1%, Action 18.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, 2D 6.7%
AngelStrike is an exciting 2D side-scrolling shoot'em'up with handmade pixel-art and a variety of action-packed missions. Play solo or local co-op with friends to rescue refugees, stealthily deliver supplies, escort your allies, and take down hordes of machines in 40 levels across 5 different areas!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.4%, Shooter 22.3%, Action 19%, 2D 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 48.6%, Shooter 25.3%, Action 17.7%, 2D 7.3%, Singleplayer 1.1%
"Hime Cut" is a one-on-one 2D shooting game. Aim for a high score as you clear the wave!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39%, Shooter 24.4%, Action 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Retro 5.8%
I.F.O is an old school LCD-style shoot'em up game. You have to shoot UFOs using a classic aircraft and save the animals which kidnapped by the aliens. Let's save the Earth from the aliens! You are the last hero of the world.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.8%, Shooter 20.9%, Action 16%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Retro 9.1%
Enceladus is a shoot'em up inspired by the Playstation & Saturn era.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.3%, Action 21.4%, Shooter 21.3%, Pixel Graphics 13%
Collect souls, level your weapons, and unleash devastation in one of the most mechanically complex 2D shooters ever made.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.8%, Shooter 23.4%, Action 20.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Retro 8.1%
Single Player Shooting Game with 2D Collision Detection and 3D Rendering
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43%, Shooter 29%, Action 19.6%, 2D 7.3%, Singleplayer 1%
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 43.6%, Shooter 22%, Action 16.9%, Pixel Graphics 9%, 2D 7.3%
Brought to you by the makers of GIGANTIC ARMY, Supercharged Robot VULKAISER, and SATAZIUS, WOLFLAME is a return to the form of glorious 2D vertical vertical shooters like Raiden, Raptor, and Twin Cobra.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.1%, Shooter 19.9%, Action 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Retro 7.2%
天狗と妖怪の日常を覗き見られる小劇場シューティング 妖怪の不思議で美しい弾幕を撮れ!撃て!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.1%, Shooter 24.6%, Action 22.1%, 2D 7.8%, Singleplayer 1.5%
Vertical-scrolling 2D shooting game with three types of weapons
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.4%, Shooter 23.4%, Action 21.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Retro 7.3%
AYBABTU ( All Your Base Are Belong To us ) Aliens are attacking the White House! Go get 'em!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.8%, Shooter 28.5%, Action 18.1%, 2D 8.2%, Singleplayer 1.3%
dsync is a retro-style wire frame blast fest featuring multiple levels, super smooth 60fps, a pumping soundtrack and non-stop arcade action.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.7%, Action 32.1%, Shooter 20.8%, Retro 12.5%
Blast off as a little star trying to rid the cosmos of angry celestial beings in Feeble Light, a 3-tone pixel art shoot’em up where minimalistic presentation makes way for precision controls and fluid animation!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.2%, Shooter 21.3%, Action 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, 2D 6.4%
The player shoots at enemies who spawn in endless waves trying to attack him. Gain more kills to score points. There is unlimited ammo, but the player moves slower when shooting so they should be careful. Explore the map to find notable landmarks.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.7%, Shooter 26%, Action 25.7%, 2D 7.4%, Singleplayer 1.2%
Infinite Shooter is a top down arcade shooting game, also known as a "Shmup", with the emphasis squarely on the action. With no story in the way of your fun, simply choose an opponent and take them down to earn powerful weapons, upgrades, ships, and power-ups!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 52%, Action 25.1%, Shooter 22.9%
Pilot your way through the relentless Xidus Fleet in an attempt to save the earth from annihilation. Galactix is a space arcade type game where you pilot your ship to shoot enemy fighters and collect bonus's with your ships mechanical arm. Galactix also includes a new Enhanced Mode to play.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.8%, Shooter 23.2%, Action 20.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, 2D 7%
A simple colorful arcade twin-stick shooter in space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.4%, Action 21.2%, Shooter 21%, Retro 10%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%
Embark on an adventure through space with the ferocious HELLSTAR SQUADRON. Dodge wave after wave of bullets, shoot the demons back to hell, and save the galaxy in this fresh, retro shoot 'em up/bullet hell experience!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.4%, Action 20.1%, Retro 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%, 2D 7.9%
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 26.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Action 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%, Retro 13.1%
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 34.1%, Shooter 23.7%, Action 20.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Retro 7.4%
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 43.9%, Action 20.8%, Retro 14%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%, 2D 8%
Image Striker is a 2D vertical scroll shooting game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.2%, Shooter 22.5%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Retro 10.6%, Action 9.7%
Help Hoodie Girl fight the evil MediaBall's inane advertisements! It's a looping shooter in which each loop increases the speed and difficulty!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38%, Action 25%, Shooter 20.3%, Retro 9.9%, 2D 6.9%