60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Arcade, 2D.
Are you ready to aid Era-bus in its relentless quest for vengeance and consume everything in your path? Defeat the Hu-bon empire in this unique SHMUP/STG experience!
Super Chain Crusher Horizon
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.
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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.
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 55.9%, Arcade 21.8%, Action 8.9%, 2D 8.1%, Indie 5.4%
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 47.5%, Arcade 18.1%, Action 17%, Indie 10.2%, 2D 7.2%
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 50.9%, Arcade 22.5%, Action 17.5%, Indie 9%
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 69.7%, Arcade 14.5%, Action 9.9%, Indie 6%
The original beautiful girl side-scrolling shooter is back! This work commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Cotton series.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.3%, Arcade 20.2%, Female Protagonist 18.3%, Action 14.6%, Singleplayer 1.6%
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 50.5%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Arcade 11.8%, Sci-fi 11%, Action 8.4%
Chronoblast Maximum Force is a fast paced bullet shooter inspired by arcade classics. Keep your finger on the trigger at all times in this challenging arcade game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.6%, Action 19.7%, Arcade 17.6%, Indie 11.8%, 2D 7.2%
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 50.1%, Arcade 20%, Action 11%, 2D 7.4%, Sci-fi 4.9%
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 60.4%, Action 16%, Indie 9.2%, Arcade 8.4%, 2D 6%
Nandeyanen!? – The 1st Sûtra is a horizontal 2D shoot’em up that introduces gameplay mechanics such as bullet counter and blast pods. The player takes the role of Tenguman, a long-nosed goblin who wakes up after a thousand year sleep to see the world overrun by an army of mythical pranksters.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48%, Action 18.5%, Arcade 15.5%, Indie 10.5%, 2D 7.5%
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 55.8%, Female Protagonist 20.7%, 2D 8.1%, Action 7.4%, Sci-fi 5.9%
Barback is a 1980s arcade action run and gun game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.8%, Arcade 21.6%, Action 18.1%, 2D 7.2%, Indie 3.6%
“TWINKLE STAR SPRITES ”, a competitive 2D top-down view scrolling shooter released on NEOGEO MVS in 1996, departs for new adventures on the Steam gaming platform!Master your shots, and aim for the magical Twinkle Star”!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 56.6%, Arcade 16.3%, Female Protagonist 16.2%, Action 10.9%
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 59.1%, Female Protagonist 13.6%, Action 13.4%, Indie 6.5%, 2D 5.1%
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 55.8%, Arcade 17%, Action 16.7%, Indie 10.5%
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 43.4%, Action 24.5%, Arcade 19.1%, Indie 12.9%
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 37.2%, Arcade 17.5%, Action 14.4%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Sci-fi 7.7%
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 51.4%, Arcade 18.3%, Action 12.2%, Sci-fi 7.5%, 2D 6.9%
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 65.5%, Arcade 14.2%, Action 12%, Sci-fi 7.1%, Singleplayer 1.2%
Addictive fast-paced shoot-em-up with beautiful 3D graphics and an amazing soundtrack. 5 ships to choose from and 5 action-packed Stages.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 53.6%, Arcade 15.9%, Action 13.6%, Sci-fi 9.6%, Indie 7.2%
Now you can select your control style in 3 different ways!. 6 different upgradeable space interceptors, 9 different weapons. You can supply in your carrier and upgrade her defenses. Shoot enemies down. That's all.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.8%, Action 24.6%, Arcade 17.8%, Indie 14.9%
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 67.7%, Action 12.6%, Arcade 11.1%, Indie 8.6%
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 66.8%, Action 13.1%, 2D 11.5%, Indie 7.9%, Singleplayer 0.7%
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 50.6%, Arcade 23.2%, Action 17.3%, 2D 7.3%, Singleplayer 1.6%
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 60.8%, Action 14.7%, Sci-fi 11.1%, 2D 8%, Indie 3.7%
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 50.3%, Arcade 23%, Action 17.6%, 2D 7.5%, Singleplayer 1.6%
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 64.3%, Action 21%, Arcade 14.7%
In this 2D arcade game, your body is the weapon. Shoot the tri out of yourself and recall it back to you to take out a constant onslaught of rogue polygons. Unlock all the tri modifiers and get as high of a score as possible!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.4%, Action 25.6%, Arcade 18.5%, Indie 15.5%
Warp into action with Solar Shifter EX. Man your ship and dive into fierce combat situations in space and over beautiful and distant planet surfaces. Solar Shifter EX is a sci-fi shoot 'em up with the unique ability to 'shift'.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 69.1%, Action 19.6%, Indie 11.3%
Gunvein is a dynamic, aggression-based bullet hell shoot em up where you use lock on lasers, charged weapons, bombs & hypers to overwhelm the enemies before they overwhelm you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 57.3%, Arcade 17.2%, Action 11.2%, Sci-fi 6.9%, 2D 6.3%
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 59.5%, Action 24.3%, Arcade 16.1%
Shoot the enemy at close range! Crystal Breaker is a vertically scrolling shmup that focuses on close range attack.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.8%, Arcade 18.6%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Action 10%, 2D 6.7%
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 54.6%, Action 21.7%, Arcade 18.9%, Indie 4.9%
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 44.7%, Action 21.8%, Arcade 20%, Indie 13.6%
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 44.5%, Arcade 22.2%, Action 21.8%, Indie 11.5%
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 59.1%, Arcade 14%, Action 13.4%, Indie 6.8%, Sci-fi 6.7%
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 60.5%, Arcade 20.5%, Action 11.2%, Indie 5.2%, Singleplayer 2.6%
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 43.2%, Action 21%, Arcade 16.6%, Indie 12.7%, 2D 6.6%
Hyper Bounce Blast is a stomach-churning retro shooter blended with classic platforming action. Bounce, shoot and dodge to survive the ever-increasing enemy attack. Bring it on!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.8%, Action 21.4%, Arcade 18.6%, Indie 12.2%
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 56.7%, Arcade 18.9%, Action 12.9%, 2D 6.9%, Indie 3.3%
"Battle Crust" is a 80's-90's arcade-style shooter. You make full use of "Charge shot" that is available by obtaining the item, And let's Complete all of the 6 stage!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 63.6%, Action 23.2%, Indie 13.2%
Redux: Dark Matters is a fast-paced space shooting game with fresh scoring elements - a bastard-hard shooter and definitely a must have for every shmup fan!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 63.8%, Action 23.3%, Indie 12.9%
Razor2: Hidden Skies Razor2: Hidden Skies is a top view shooter. The game has the style of successful classic arcade games, while using the latest technology to create great visuals and effects. An old-school game with all new technology.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 58.7%, Action 18.2%, Arcade 12.8%, Indie 10.3%
Old school 2d shooter with crazy music by the indie band 8bit Phantom Galactic! -Challenging retro space shooter -Fight your way through various stages and enemies. -Intense Boss fight! -Master the use of your shield to survive. -Use powerups to upgrade your ship's weapons!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 63.6%, Action 22.7%, Indie 13.7%
Betrayed by her cut-throat crew, Luna Starr - former Space Pirate Captain turned bounty hunter - has a score to settle. As Luna, travel to 5 exotic planets to track down your mutinous mates, and face them in Bullet Hell dogfights to the death!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.2%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Arcade 11.5%, Action 11.1%, Sci-fi 9.6%
A sci-fi action-arcade game inspired by classic gun n' runs of the '90s.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.6%, Action 20%, Indie 11.8%, Arcade 10.7%, Sci-fi 6.8%
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 52.5%, Arcade 16.2%, Action 15.9%, Indie 7.5%, 2D 6.7%
Velocity®Ultra is an award-winning top down shooter that puts you in control of the galaxy’s only Quarp Jet, an advanced spacecraft with the ability to teleport at will. Tasked with rescuing survivors from a collapsed black hole, you’ll need to use both firepower and quick-wits to catapult the Quarp Jet through 50 levels of sci-fi action.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 63.1%, Action 23.8%, Indie 13.1%
Ride around the many galaxies of Stellarium in a hectic vertical bullet hell, facing off all kinds of creatures and dodging giant storms of bullets.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.1%, Female Protagonist 18.4%, Arcade 17.7%, Action 10.6%, 2D 5.9%
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 50.6%, Arcade 18.1%, Action 14.9%, Indie 9%, 2D 7.4%
Jet Buster is the new 90s anthro shmup, going back to the cuter roots of the genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 61.7%, Action 24.2%, Indie 14%
Lock-on to an exhilarating sci-fi shooting fest with the trilogy which put Taito on the 90s arcade shooting map: The Ray Series, together in one collection for the first time!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 55.4%, Female Protagonist 16.4%, Sci-fi 11.5%, Action 10.8%, Arcade 4.4%
BrAInstorm is a heavily stylised shoot-em-up/bullethell. dodge bullets and defeat waves of enemies while you travel through the mind to uncover the truth.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45%, Arcade 20.2%, Action 16.2%, Sci-fi 7.6%, 2D 6.9%
Project Root the Shoot’em up Evolution.Project Root is a classic shoot’em up with open scenarioswhere the player's skill will be the key to survive.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 59.3%, Action 16.8%, Arcade 15%, Indie 8.9%
That witches come back undergone a power-up further! New character is entered! All 6stages Arcade version of all re-adjust the resolution of the base in 1280x720! "Magic Circle system" is easy-to-use adjustment! Full voice all by the story undergoes new writing.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.2%, Action 21%, Indie 12.3%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Arcade 7.6%
Drive to Hell is an action-packed shooter where you'll take a ride through an army of monsters to exact revenge on the Demon King for destroying your favorite dive bar. Enemies assault from all sides, each with its own special personality and attack style.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 61.8%, Action 23.8%, Indie 14.4%
Enceladus is a shoot'em up inspired by the Playstation & Saturn era.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 52.2%, Arcade 18.8%, Action 15.6%, Indie 13.3%
