
A shoot'em'up with spaceships and evil aliens with some RPG elements and first person activities, taking place in the Solar System.
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A shoot'em'up with spaceships and evil aliens with some RPG elements and first person activities, taking place in the Solar System.

Sanctum Arcadia
Sanctum Arcadia is a game where you must fight your way through increasingly dangerous zones filled with enemies, hazards, and mystery. Sanctum Arcadia has a unique but still familiar progression system, challenging and engaging combat, all in a smooth Arcade-like experience.

Space Demon Combat Tactics III
Join the High Commander as the eternally loyal Green in an epic journey to save the Blues from the menace of the Greys and their evil Red Gems!
Sanctum Arcadia is a game where you must fight your way through increasingly dangerous zones filled with enemies, hazards, and mystery. Sanctum Arcadia has a unique but still familiar progression system, challenging and engaging combat, all in a smooth Arcade-like experience.
Why similar: Space 22.6%, Futuristic 18.1%, Arcade 15.6%, Shooter 15.2%, Action-Adventure 13.8%
Join the High Commander as the eternally loyal Green in an epic journey to save the Blues from the menace of the Greys and their evil Red Gems!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Shooter 17.3%, Arcade 16.9%, Space 14.2%, Action 11.8%
Pewt 'em Up! is a retro inspired arcade space shoot 'em up with lots of upgrades, achievements, extras and more.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Shooter 15.1%, Futuristic 14.5%, Arcade 14%, Space 10.8%
modernized old time classic alien shooter game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.8%, Space 19.8%, Shooter 17.1%, Arcade 13.2%, Action 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 30%, Shooter 18.7%, Arcade 18.3%, Space 13.6%, Action 13%
Returning to the classic style of spaceship games in pixel art. Survive in space as many enemy ships and anything else that can destroy your ship, get all the advantages and improvements available to get your best score.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Shooter 18.4%, Arcade 13.4%, Space 12.3%, Action 11.2%
Simple remake of Space Invaders adding destructions and physics
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31%, Arcade 17.2%, Futuristic 13.9%, Space 11.6%, Action 11.4%
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 25.8%, Shooter 15.8%, Arcade 14.7%, Space 13.8%, Futuristic 13.2%
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 28.5%, Shooter 16.8%, Arcade 16.7%, Space 14.3%, Action 11.6%
ATOMIC GUARDIANS is a fully CO-OP arcade retro shoot 'em up, where one player flies the ship, and the other player mans the shields. Fight your way through a never ending horde of Brutal Bosses, Alien Monsters and Gigantic Asteroids as you rack up a new world-wide high score. Play with up to three friends, and see how long you can last!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Futuristic 16.3%, Shooter 15%, Arcade 13.9%, Space 12.3%
The machine world of Molybdion has fallen into disarray. As Nidhogg eats the root of the planet, unending wars rage on the surface! Slice your way through hordes of metallic foes in five frantic levels, defeat fearsome bosses, and dodge countless bullets in this vintage vertical shoot 'em up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.2%, Futuristic 15.8%, Arcade 15.4%, Shooter 14%, Action 7.1%
Dodge enemy beams with your space fighter, kill huge bosses, and sing along to seven distinct songs in this unique rock opera videogame.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.8%, Arcade 15.2%, Shooter 15.1%, Space 11%, Action 10.5%
The universe is yours to conquer in That's My Space. Gather resources, craft powerful weapons, upgrade your spaceship and battle against enemy nations to become the ultimate space explorer.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Shooter 20.1%, Space 16%, Crafting 13.3%, Action 12.4%
Take control of humanity’s last resort in defending the planet from the many dangers outer space has to offer. Shoot or deflect incoming projectiles, harvest them from the moon and spend the loot on upgrades.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Futuristic 15.6%, Shooter 14.8%, Arcade 13.7%, Perma Death 10.9%
Galaxy Dreamer is an 2D old-school vertical space shooter that will remind you of your childhood.Сontrol a spaceship and shoot your opponents alone or with a friend! You can choose from a dozen spaceships and weapons to destroy a variety of enemies and BOSSES!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.7%, Space 20.3%, Arcade 18.3%, Action 12.8%, Combat 8.9%
Crush the countless crabs while blasting your way through the cancer zone!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.8%, Space 24.7%, Arcade 16.7%, Shooter 13.5%, Action 8.2%
Moon Defense - protection of a lunar settlement from falling meteorites.
Why similar: Space 23.5%, Futuristic 20.6%, Shooter 20%, Arcade 15.4%, Action 12.1%
Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.3%, Shooter 18.5%, Arcade 18%, Space 13%, Action 12.6%
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 36.7%, Shooter 22.8%, Space 18%, Action 14.8%, 2D 7.1%
A top-down, 2d space-shooter that pits the user against swarms of alien ships from other dimensions. Destroy all enemies and portals as fast as possible. Battle increasingly tougher enemies through 40 Campaign levels and Endless Mode!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.3%, Shooter 15%, Arcade 12.5%, Space 10.9%, Futuristic 9.4%
Jet Gunner is reloaded, remade and refueled for a new explosive 8-bit adventure. Relive the past glory days where VHS was king, phones didn't have screens and you'd have to blow into a cartridge to get your gaming fix.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Arcade 15.4%, Action-Adventure 15.4%, Shooter 15.4%, Futuristic 14.2%
The year is 2248. You play as Anthea, a pilot for the Spacing Guild. She's battling a pirate fleet. During the game, you'll need to destroy four leader ships.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.1%, Shooter 20.1%, Arcade 12.6%, Space 11.2%, Action 7.8%
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 43%, Shooter 21.3%, Arcade 17.8%, Action 10.7%, 2D 6.7%
Raven Fighter is a classic shoot‘em and roguelite game where players can customize their favorite weapons to defeat the final boss. Different weapon combinations result in varied outputs, accompanied by rich visual effects for an enhanced gaming experience.
Why similar: Space 31.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Combat 16.2%, Shooter 12%, Action 11.1%
Emperor Zaroc's forces invaded the planet Toi destroy the boss and regain control of the planet
Why similar: Shooter 27.5%, Space 27%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Combat 11.5%, 2D 9.4%
Dodge, defend, and destroy! Engage in a frenetic shoot 'em up, facing relentless bullet streams that test your reflexes. Experience dynamic shifts between vertical and horizontal views as you fend off endless enemy waves. Use polarity shields for defense and strike back fiercely. Conquer the chaos!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Space 19.5%, Futuristic 14.8%, Arcade 12.4%, Shooter 12.2%
Your nightmares, now in High Definition! R-Type Delta HD Boosted brings back the dark, iconic shooter with modern enhancements, new music, razor-sharp graphics, and all the intensity you remember.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34%, Shooter 19.5%, Futuristic 17.6%, Action 12.1%, Multiple Endings 8.1%
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 30.6%, Shooter 15.7%, Arcade 13.2%, Space 12%, Futuristic 10.1%
Space adventure is a classic Shoot 'Em Up style game with a fast pace and a test of your reflexes. Maneuver, collect bonuses and score points to become the best!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Shooter 15.4%, Arcade 15.3%, Action-Adventure 14.6%, Space 12.9%
Layer Section, the home console port of arcade game RayForce is back with new features and online ranking. Use the new lock-on laser function to defeat multiple enemies at once for a higher score in this gorgeous 2D vertical shooting game!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Shooter 16.4%, Arcade 15.5%, Futuristic 13.2%, Space 12.8%
Invaders from the Lost Sectors is classic arcade action. Aliens descend with increasing speed towards your base. Shoot them all before they land. Player controlled settings like guided missiles, rate of fire, enemy speed and more help you customize exactly the game experience that you want.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34%, Shooter 18.8%, Arcade 16.6%, Space 14.8%, Action 7.1%
Super Psy Penguin is a Cyber Penguin Hero Simulator in which you play a realistic Cyber Penguin, giving you the power to save the galaxy! The game is inspired by Parodius and Xenon-II and many other Shmups from our childhoods.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.7%, Shooter 23.2%, Arcade 19.7%, Action 9.5%, Singleplayer 0.9%
Shoot down masses of asteroids and aliens in this arcade-style shooter with roguelike elements. Level up and upgrade your guns to cope with the endless waves being thrown at you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.5%, Shooter 17.9%, Arcade 15%, Space 12.4%, Action 8.1%
Another version of the classic Asteroids game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.2%, Shooter 18.8%, Arcade 18.1%, Space 12%, Action 11.6%
A high-risk, high reward shoot em up as you power yourself and your enemies up to bring utter chaos to the battlefield!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.6%, Shooter 16.7%, Arcade 13.3%, Futuristic 11.8%, Multiple Endings 7.9%
The original beautiful girl side-scrolling shooter is back! This work commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Cotton series.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.3%, Shooter 22.5%, Arcade 22.3%, Action 14.2%, Singleplayer 0.7%
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 36.3%, Arcade 16.7%, Shooter 14.9%, Space 11.1%, Action 9.8%
“Max and the book of chaos” is and arcade 2D action game with elements of run and gun and shoot ´em up classic games with a strong arcade feeling. A kid who will have the destiny of the world in his hands. Will have to face this wave of disasters, save the world and free your buddies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Shooter 19%, Action-Adventure 18.3%, Arcade 18.2%, Action 14.4%
Single Player Shooting Game with 2D Collision Detection and 3D Rendering
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.2%, Shooter 25.2%, Space 16.1%, Action 12.2%, 2D 6.9%
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 40.2%, Shooter 18.7%, Arcade 17.2%, Space 14.4%, Action 9.1%
Alpha Warrior is a retro, space shooter where the player engages in flight combat with enemy terrestrials and arcade style bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34%, Shooter 21.2%, Arcade 20.8%, Space 16.9%, 2D 6.6%
Amazing graphics. Countless different units. An addictive Battle Pass. We have none of those things. Just one carrier and as many tiny fighters as you can muster to hold back hordes of enemy fighters and bombers. Victory is not enough - you may win the battle, but still lose the war!
Why similar: Space 27.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Shooter 17.7%, Arcade 9.4%, Futuristic 8.7%
Escape Space is a classic arcade space shooter with RPG mechanics. Fight for various factions against swarms of enemies or bosses and improve your standings, level up your rank, unlock new gear and weapons, and upgrade your spaceship.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.6%, Space 20.3%, Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 13.5%, Futuristic 11.6%
3 games in 1! Land, jetpack, and shoot your way through 90 bite-sized arcade stages across 30 unique missions. Fast-paced, family-friendly action inspired by classic arcade gameplay — built for modern players.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Shooter 18%, Action-Adventure 17%, Arcade 15.2%, Action 11.7%
Infinity Wings - Scout & Grunt Take control of your chosen fighter (either Scout or Grunt) in this side scrolling shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Space 17.6%, Action 16.1%, Futuristic 14.6%, Shooter 10.8%
When a black hole generates enough strength to destroy the entire universe, it's called Collapsion. It's up to you to defend the universe for as long as possible to stop Collapsion from happening in this Arcade Shooter!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.1%, Shooter 17%, Arcade 15.9%, Space 14.3%, Action 8.2%
RIFTINVADERS is a fast-paced arcade game with hard difficulty, focused on aim training and endless action. Compete for top spots on the leaderboard, unlock achievements and get to the highest X-RUN possible. Enjoy also in seated VR!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.5%, Space 23.4%, Arcade 21.7%, Action 15.7%, Singleplayer 0.7%
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 30.2%, Shooter 18.8%, Arcade 18.4%, Futuristic 13.7%, Action 13.7%
A quick and action paced retro styled arcade shooter, or shoot 'em up (shmup) if you like. Perfect to play in short chunks, like when you are waiting for big games to download.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Space 15.2%, Arcade 14.6%, Futuristic 13.6%, Shooter 13.3%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 37.5%, Shooter 19%, Arcade 16.1%, Space 13.2%, Action 7.9%
1x! Space Adventure is an arcade top-down shump with gradually increasing difficulty.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.9%, Arcade 19.7%, Shooter 19.7%, Action 13.6%, Space 12%
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 34.4%, Shooter 20.2%, Space 14.8%, Action 12.8%, Combat 6.9%
First instalment in the series of 2D action side-scrollers, taking place in very distant galaxy and not so distant future. Gameplay main hallmarks are fast-paced laser guns shootouts, punch 'n' kick combats, managing obby-like obstacles, using wits in overcoming deadly traps and witty dialogues.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.3%, Arcade 18.4%, Futuristic 14%, Action 13.3%, Space 9.7%
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 35.1%, Shooter 21.8%, Space 21.5%, Action 14.2%, 2D 6.8%
AYBABTU ( All Your Base Are Belong To us ) Aliens are attacking the White House! Go get 'em!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.8%, Shooter 24.8%, Action 11.2%, Combat 10.3%, 2D 7.7%
Make up your squads out of 9 unique spaceships and go clear 3 planets from hordes of robots in not-so-classic horizontal shoot-em-up style!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, Shooter 17.6%, Futuristic 17.2%, Space 11.7%, Action 8%
Sun Blast is the best 3d space shooter on Steam. Earn upgrades as you fight your way through a huge seleciton of levels. Full gamepad support!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.4%, Space 16.2%, Arcade 14%, Action 11.7%, Shooter 10.7%
Survive 10 enemy stages! Shoot 'Em Up style, spaceship game, in pixel art and 8-bit retro music! Evolve your shot to the maximum level, use the energy bar for upgrades, and special abilities! Advance each stage by defeating Bosses and enemies to collect new skills, transformations and extra lives!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.9%, Space 20.1%, Action 9.4%, Arcade 7%, 2D 6.7%
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 47%, Shooter 19.7%, Arcade 17.9%, Action 15.4%
BATTLE FORCE 2249 is a PvE sci-fi shooter where your choices shape the fight. Pick your character, customize your loadout, and uncover a galaxy-spanning conspiracy. Quest, loot, and battle your way through hostile worlds — the future is yours to reclaim.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Futuristic 16.5%, Space 15.4%, Shooter 13.1%, Crafting 8.9%