Games Like SOL CRESTA

This is the story of a fighter who wanted to become...

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 50.2%, Action 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, Shooter 10%, 2D 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A brilliant modern homage that captures the evolving intensity and spirit of classic 80s and 90s shooters.

Shoot! Dodge! and... Get Hit!? "Ikaruga" is a vertical shoot 'em up that features an unique polarity-switching gameplay. Switch the ship's polarity and "get hit and absorb" enemy bullets! Achieve High Score with the chain bonus!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 70.9%, Shooter 12.1%, Action 7.9%, Sci-fi 4.9%, Space 2%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for mechanical depth in shooters, requiring precise movement and strategy similar to Sol Cresta's formation system.

Classic shoot’em up action in modern 3D! Blast off to take down hordes of infected aliens and dreadful machines programmed on waging an intergalactic war against mankind!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, Shooter 22.2%, Score Attack 14.5%, Space 12.9%, Sci-fi 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the classic side-scrolling shooter formula with polished visuals and tight controls.

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 49.3%, Action 23.6%, Pixel Graphics 14.7%, 2D 7.8%, Indie 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A dedicated love letter to 80s arcade shooters that captures the exact retro feel of the seed game.

Buckle up and blast off with Raiden IV x MIKADO remix! This classic arcade shoot ‘em up comes fully equipped with new music, battle modes, vertical screen play, and more!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Shooter 22.7%, Action 12.5%, Adventure 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a quintessential arcade shooter experience with high-quality production and intense gameplay.

DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours is the latest installment in Taito's DARIUS series of arcade-style shooting games. Blast hordes of alien sea-monsters, and blaze your own trail through branching environments.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 67.7%, Action 12.5%, Shooter 9.2%, Space 7.9%, 2D 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: Offers an epic scale and classic side-scrolling action that feels like a natural progression for fans of retro shooters.

A vertical arcade shoot'em up with an inventive teleport system, lots of fast-blazing action and explosions, tons of boss fights, a risk/reward based score system and a proper challenge for both veteran and new players of the genre.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Shooter 14.2%, Space 9.8%, Action 9.4%, Old School 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Fast-paced action with a strong focus on arcade-style scoring and challenging enemy patterns.

Battle huge "Koju" bugs in CAVE's beautiful fantasy shooter, Mushihimesama. Experience the thrill of bullet hell from the masters of the genre as you evade visually stunning shot patterns with thousands of bullets.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 74.2%, Action 14.3%, Shooter 6.2%, 2D 4.8%, Singleplayer 0.4%

Why You'll Like It: An essential bullet-hell experience that rewards players for mastering complex patterns and high-speed maneuvers.

The legendary bullet-hell shoot-’em-up series has come to Steam! DoDonPachi is ressurected after a Blissful Death with enough modes to satisfy the beginner and the expert player alike. Tonight we dine in bullet hell!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 69.2%, Shooter 14.1%, Action 13.4%, 2D 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive experience for fans of intense, high-score arcade shooters with deep scoring mechanics.

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 36%, Shooter 21%, Action 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Sci-fi 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A polished, old-school shooter that feels right at home with the retro-modern aesthetic of Sol Cresta.

Defend the galaxy from vicious space pirates! Seize your foes and fire them back at their allies for devastating destruction in Toaplan's legendary horizontal arcade shooter, now on PC with all-new features and quality-of-life bonuses!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, 1980s 15.9%, Space 10.7%, Old School 9.3%, Sci-fi 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A legendary side-scrolling shooter that defined the genre's tropes and remains a staple for retro fans.

Raging Blasters is a vertical scroll shmup featuring high speed scrolling and the exhilaration of destruction.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Shooter 19.7%, 1980s 11%, Score Attack 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the frantic energy and simple, addictive loop of 80s arcade classics.

The ruthless Gidans invite you to an explosive space scramble! Head into the mighty Super Fighter and disintegrate your foes in all directions with various upgradeable weapons. Toaplan's no-frills vertical shooter Truxton speeds onto PC with new features and quality-of-life updates!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, 1980s 22.9%, Old School 16.3%, Action 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic arcade shooter known for its intense difficulty and iconic power-up system.

Crisis Wing is 90's style vertically scrolling arcade shooter. Master 7 intense vertical stages, and take down massive bosses. Play solo or with a friend in local co-op. Get ready for pure, high-octane action.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.2%, Shooter 19.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Space 10.5%, Score Attack 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging, retro-inspired shooter with tight controls and a focus on mechanical mastery.

Slash through enemies with the Sun Blade, the most powerful weapon in Shmup's history! Overwhelm hordes of enemies with flashy on-screen effects in this super-aggressive vertical scrolling shump!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Shooter 16.4%, Space 11.8%, Old School 9.3%, Action 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A visually striking shooter with intense bullet-hell patterns and a focus on screen-clearing power.

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 40.4%, Action 30.9%, Pixel Graphics 14.5%, 2D 8.2%, Indie 6%

Why You'll Like It: Features a distinct retro aesthetic and a classic gameplay loop that feels like a direct descendant of 8-bit shooters.

How long can you survive the depths of space in this fresh revival of the classic arcade shooter, all while grooving to an original score by Megan McDuffee. Pilot solo or recruit a friend for local co-op across 30 unique challenges or the endless arcade mode.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Shooter 15.7%, 1980s 12.7%, Space 9%, Old School 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A modern reimagining of the arcade classic that originally inspired the entire space-shooter genre.

Salamander III is the newest addition to the Gradius series, a legendary pioneer in the side-scrolling shooter genre, and comes with the original arcade versions of the previous games.

Why similar: Shooter 20.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, 1980s 17.5%, Action 12%, 2D Platformer 9.5%

An immersive pseudo-3D shoot 'em up experience that pushes the limits of pixel art. Push your score higher with the innovative Berserk System: the closer they are, the more points you get!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Shooter 16.4%, 1980s 14.3%, Score Attack 10%, 2D Platformer 9.4%

The Cyan Galaxy is in peril! Your trusty little star fighter and rag tag squad of wingmen are the only hope against the evil EXODON! Level up from a pea shooter to an offensive powerhouse as you engage in frantic combat across many wondrous locales.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Shooter 18.7%, Space 12%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Action 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Combines classic pixel art with modern arcade intensity to create a satisfying, fast-paced experience.

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 62.1%, Action 31.8%, Indie 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features unique shifting mechanics that echo the formation-change gameplay found in Sol Cresta.

Inspired by an arcade classic, Super Destronaut DX is retro space shooter that pits you against an enemy more dreaded than a UFO, a scoreboard.

Why similar: Action 85.5%, Indie 14.5%

Why You'll Like It: Simple, addictive arcade action that is heavily reminiscent of early space shooters.

Take to the skies once again as the last defender of humanity against overwhelming odds! Lovingly built to be enjoyed by newcomers and genre veterans alike, Danmaku Unlimited 3 is a perfect medley of the best aspects of classic bullet hell shooters wrapped up in a modern and approachable package.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 59.1%, Action 22.4%, Sci-fi 14.2%, Indie 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: Combines modern bullet-hell mechanics with a sleek, arcade-inspired presentation that is very accessible.

For the very first time, highly acclaimed Japanese Arcade Shoot’em Ups - VASARA (2000) and VASARA 2 (2001) - are made available to the whole world via this package: VASARA COLLECTION!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.3%, Shooter 20.6%, Pixel Graphics 16%, Action 13.2%, 2D 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Brings historical arcade shooter history to modern systems with intense, fast-paced action.

The year is 1989. 12 years have passed since the Gogoh Army’s invasion of Earth. Exposure to alien technology during the war enabled Earth’s own technologies to take massive leaps forward. International conflict that was previously rife in the history of mankind fell to an all-time low, and the Earth Federation was established as a...

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Shooter 16.2%, 1980s 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Action 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a highly customizable retro shooter experience with a focus on heavy weaponry and classic movement.

Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, Shooter 23.3%, Action 19.4%, Space 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%

A platform shooter that brings 90's gaming smashing into your face! Blast and insta-melee your way through hordes of alien soldiers, robots, bosses and loads more. Fight on foot, in a fighter or in a bomber. Take on bosses and ensure that the alien menace won't threaten Earth ever again!

Why similar: Shooter 22.1%, Old School 17.9%, 2D Platformer 16.7%, Action 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%

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 43.1%, Shooter 24.6%, Action 17.6%, 2D 6%, Pixel Graphics 4.5%

Image Striker is a 2D vertical scroll shooting game.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Shooter 20.6%, Score Attack 11.6%, 1980s 11%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%

R-Type and R-Type II, the legendary coin-op space shooters, are now together on Steam!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 60%, Action 22.6%, Shooter 11.4%, 2D 6%

Cyberhunt is a retro procedurally generated twin stick shooter, that takes you back to the sweet to the sweet arcade machines era!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, 1980s 15.5%, Space 10.8%, Old School 9.4%, War 8.2%

If you love retro games, this is for you! Get ready for some intense retro space shooting!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, 1980s 16.7%, Shooter 15.5%, Space 14.9%, Action 10%

Super Hydorah is a nonlinear horizontal shoot’ em up designed to offer a challenging experience, sublimating the richness of traditional shmup classics. Face the menace of the Meroptians aboard the Delta Lance, alone or with your friends in this game with direct action and nostalgic art.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 52.9%, Action 19.5%, 2D 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, Sci-fi 6%

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 27.7%, Shooter 15.8%, Space 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Action 8.4%

G WARRIOR is a retro hardcore action shooting game. Pick up the gun and destroy all robots and aliens. Fight in colorful scenes such as snowy mountains, caves, seas of fire, alien lairs, etc.! !

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, 1980s 13.7%, Shooter 13.2%, Mars 10.4% ★, 2D Platformer 8.7%

Jet Lancer is a high-velocity aerial combat shooter where you duel enemy aviators, hunt giant robots, and defy death at supersonic speeds as you evolve from an unknown rookie aviator into a once-in-a-generation ACE pilot.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, Shooter 19%, Action 15%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%, Sci-fi 11.1%

A fast-paced low-poly 3D rail shooter heavily inspired by classics of the early 90's. Join protagonist Kyuu as she fights to free the worlds of the Sanzaru Star System, overrun by the intergalactic terrorist organization known as Zodiac.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.6%, Shooter 25.7%, Space 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, Action 10.6%

Shizuku and Akane...two pilots bound by rivalry and friendship battle to save their world from malevolent cosmic forces! A classic arcade style shmup with deeply satisfying fast paced combat, wide variety of load-out combos, and even local co-op!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Sci-fi 11.4%, Space 11.3%, Old School 10.2%

A shoot'em up, with focus on choice and progressiveness, so you can choose between a wide selection of weapons, and upgrade them becoming way more powerfull as you play.Big multi-phase bosses and a dramatic story.

Why similar: Action 33.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Shooter 16.2%, Space 10.8%, Sci-fi 8.1%

The critically acclaimed update to the Space Invaders franchise has arrived to invade Steam with greatly improved graphics and audio! Packed with pulsing, vibrant visuals enhanced further by interactive sound. The invaders have evolved, the question is: can you keep up?

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Shooter 16.1%, Space 10.1%, Old School 9.6%, Sci-fi 8.9%

Offendron Warrior is a retro arcade that combines shooting and defense. Your objective is saving Offendron civilians in the planets from the group of enemies, who are trying to spread a virus that turns Offendrons into mindless killing machines and eventually destroy the whole planet.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Shooter 16.6%, 1980s 15.7%, Old School 11.7%, Space 11%

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 40.6%, Action 16.5%, Shooter 12.3%, Space 11.3%, Adventure 9.2%

BroodStar is a classic arcade shmup with roguelike elements. Acquire crazy item combos, encounter strange events and fight challenging bosses on a quest to destroy the living planet, the BroodStar.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Shooter 14.5%, Space 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Score Attack 9.7%

Distant Space are present the arcade game of cosmic fights in arcade style of the 80's, this is a game where you can control the spaceship and forced to destroy extraterrestrials, which are moving in the certain order.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29%, 1980s 14.9%, Space 14.2%, Shooter 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%

The Pinnacle of Mutant Blasting Action Is Here! — Blaster Master Zero 3's hybrid of sidescrolling and top-down action is back for its 3rd chapter, and more intense than ever before!

Why similar: 1980s 18.6%, Space 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Old School 11%, Action 10.3%

Lt Blitz has the city sieged, and it's your job to destroy his troops. Shoot, dodge and upgrade your jet and and try to take on this challenge! Burning Skies is a free, endless retro shmup, that will take you right back to the era of arcade machines, with modernized graphics and gameplay!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Shooter 19.3%, 1980s 18.9%, Action 10.3%, Old School 9.9%

In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.3%, Shooter 19.7%, Pixel Graphics 15.7%, Action 14.3%, 2D 8.8%

Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Shooter 16.9%, Old School 10.9%, Space 10.9%, Score Attack 9%

Alien Crusader is an action packed, vertical scrolling, space shooter game, similar to classic coin-up arcade and shoot'em up games.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36%, Action 27.3%, Space 17.6%, Sci-fi 12.2%, Indie 5.5%

Xeno Crisis is an arena shooter in which up to two players take control of battle-hardened marines embarking on a deadly mission to confront an alien menace! Run and gun your way through thousands of adversaries, searching for survivors, and ultimately facing the origin of the outpost's demise.

Why similar: Shooter 26.8%, Pixel Graphics 18.7%, Action 16.7%, Sci-fi 12.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.4%

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 26%, Shooter 20.8%, Action 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Space 9%

First appearing in arcades in 1981, the masterpiece GALAGA finally comes to Steam! Move the fighter left and right and destroy the waves of incoming aliens!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.3%, Action 18.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, 2D 8.6%, Shooter 7.5%

Fight, fly, flourish! BLUE REVOLVER is a manic arcade-style shoot-em-up built for newcomers and psychos alike. Powerful special weapons cut through tough areas, while an adaptive difficulty system tailors the game to your skill level as you evade and counter a maniac environmental force!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 63.9%, Action 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Shooter 6.3%, 2D 4.5%

Fast & fluid arcade-style shooter with roguelike elements! Take flight on a lethal rocket-powered jetboard, blasting alien invaders with an explosive arsenal of ridiculous weaponry. Face off against massive, multi-stage bosses. Jetboard Joust resurrects the spirit of the arcade for the 21st century!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, Action 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, Sci-fi 10.7%

Fly through the sky! Rain down fire on the enemy forces from above! Enjoy solid combat and simple non-linear exploration in this high flying side-scrolling action shooter!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Shooter 20.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, Action 12.3%, 2D Platformer 10.1%

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!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, 1980s 20.8%, Shooter 19.1%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Action 10%

A fast-paced shoot 'em up where skill matters. Master over 100 ships, unleash powerful special abilities, and blast through waves of Invaders. Play a new mission every day and climb the world-wide leaderboards.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.2%, Space 12.9%, Score Attack 11%, Action 9.4%, Shooter 9.2%