60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Arcade, Shoot 'Em Up, 2D.
SONIC WINGS REUNION is a sequel to the arcade-style shooting game SONIC WINGS, in which you choose from eight characters to destroy the mysterious organization FATAMORNAGANA, which has advanced into the modern world. The scenario changes depending on the combination of characters.
METAL SLUG 2
“METAL SLUG 2”, the 2nd entry in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game returns to the battlefield on the Steam gaming platform!
SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad
“SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad”, the sequel to the NEOGEO fan favorite 2D top-down view action shooting game, returns to the missions on the Steam battlefield!
“METAL SLUG 2”, the 2nd entry in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game returns to the battlefield on the Steam gaming platform!
Why similar: Action 35.1%, Arcade 34.4%, Shooter 13.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.3%, 2D 4.7%
“SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad”, the sequel to the NEOGEO fan favorite 2D top-down view action shooting game, returns to the missions on the Steam battlefield!
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: Arcade 27.6%, Shooter 26.6%, Action 16.7%, 2D Platformer 12.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 11%
METAL SLUG XX, the most recent installment in the famous run-and-gun action shooting series, returns to the battlefield on Steam with a plethora of brand new features!
Why similar: Shooter 28.8%, Arcade 22.2%, Action 20.5%, Military 19.5%, 2D 6.6%
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 42.8%, Arcade 29.8%, Action 27.4%
Collect NEWALONE to level up your beam, then release energy! The home console version of the incredible side-scrolling shooter Metal Black is back with online rankings. Two players can play together!
Why similar: Shooter 21.9%, Arcade 20.5%, Action 19.2%, Military 16%, 2D Platformer 11.8%
Brother Wings is a shoot up jet fighter game with vertical scrolling. In this game the player can choose between controlling Marko or Guida, brothers and pilots. The game has two forms, infinity and time attack, both with several ships and types of villains to face.
Why similar: Shooter 28%, Arcade 24.2%, Action 20.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, 2D 4.4%
This is an arcade horizontal shoot'em up, that combines solid arcade controls with modern elements like bullet hell phases, tiny hitboxes, different types of gameplay and scoring, collectibles, trophies and many other features, which makes Wings Of Bluestar a fun shmup for both casuals and regulars.
Why similar: Shooter 31.5%, Arcade 25.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Action 17.4%, 2D 6.3%
The feeling of 90's arcade shooter will come again !! Arcade-like side scroll shooter of 7 stages in all!
Why similar: Action 41.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 35.5%, Arcade 16%, 2D 7.2%
SOL CRESTA, rise like the phoenix and take back the sun! Neo-Classic shooting strikes back! Dock, split, and form up! Pilot 3 fighters and take back the sun from the clutches of evil in this free-form shooting game with the spirit of 80s shooting classics Moon Cresta and Terra Cresta.
Why similar: Shooter 35.4%, Action 26.9%, 2D Platformer 15.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, 2D 6%
Experience the epic conclusion of Toaplan's legendary shooter series with Batsugun including the lauded Special version! Choose your favorite character and spaceship in this thrilling genre-defining bullet-hell action. Now on PC with modern enhancements!
Why similar: Arcade 37.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.1%, Action 21.3%, 2D 8.6%, Singleplayer 3.2%
Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!
Why similar: Shooter 27.9%, Action 25.8%, Arcade 24%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, 2D 4.2%
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: Shooter 26.3%, Arcade 21.4%, 2D Platformer 18.4%, Action 15.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%
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 53.3%, Shooter 23.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, 2D 4.7%, Singleplayer 3.1%
Wild Guns Reloaded is a fast-paced arcade-style shooter, mixing the Wild West with steampunk. Play as Clint, Annie, Doris, or Bullet the dog with his sentry drone. Grab some friends and play together for some four player action!
Why similar: Shooter 29.7%, Arcade 27.9%, Action 24.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, 2D 2.5%
Infiltrate a terrorist occupied tower, airport, and shopping mall to get classified data and stop their plans. New features have been added to this revival of the home console version of Elevator Action Returns, a masterpiece 2D action game. Also features 2 player mode.
Why similar: Arcade 33.1%, Action 31.9%, 2D Platformer 25.4%, 2D 6.4%, Singleplayer 3.2%
Everyone, gather at the YO-KAI Disco! The cursed shooting party begins! All past game modes, additional characters, and BGM are included at once!
Why similar: Shooter 25.4%, Arcade 22.9%, Action 21.4%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.9%
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: Shooter 30%, Arcade 24%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Action 14.5%, 2D 6.1%
Be guided anew into an epic tale set in the Taisho era with three titles from Cave's Akai Katana series that has captured the hearts of passionate shoot 'em up fans. New features include an online leaderboard and new musical arrangements.
Why similar: Shooter 24.8%, Arcade 20.8%, Military 18.9%, Action 15.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%
“SHOCK TROOPERS ”, the fan favorite 2D top-down view action shooting game released exclusively on NEOGEO MVS in 1997, returns to the battlefield on Steam!Progress through the battlefield, choosing the best routes and strategy!
Why similar: Action 37.8%, Arcade 37.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, 2D 7.5%
Darius is one of the pioneers of the side-scrolling shoot 'em genre, and the Steam version replicates the multi-screen arcade experience with 4 different titles and 7 versions filled with aquatic-lifeform-themed bosses and epic, Zuntata-composed soundscapes!
Why similar: Shooter 30%, Arcade 26.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Action 15.7%, 2D 5.9%
AngerForce: Reloaded is an action-packed vertically scrolling shoot'em up game that pays homage to the classics of 90’s arcades. This high octane experience is set against the backdrop of a 19th century human world that has seen the outbreak of a robot rebellion.
Why similar: Shooter 64.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 35.2%
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: Arcade 37.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, Action 24.2%, 2D 9.1%, Singleplayer 1%
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 36.5%, Arcade 32.8%, Action 16.6%, Shooter 11.4%, 2D 1.6%
It's a 2D action shooting adventure game where you switch between multiple guns and use interchangeable gimmicks to try to break through the stages! What awaits you in a mysterious facility in a corner of the universe?
Why similar: Action 78.7%, 2D 15.3%, Singleplayer 6%
Set on the earth and in space on July 14, 2520 A.D., the film explores the mystery of mankind's extinction. Various terrains become battlefields. Enemies attack from all directions. There are 23 bosses in total. Aim for a high score by making full use of score bonuses and level-up weapons!
Why similar: Shooter 34.4%, Arcade 27.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Action 13.2%, Singleplayer 2.2%
The ultra-hardcore, authentic vertical scrolling shooter game comes back to life in the modern age. Dodge, shoot, and destroy. Conquer all six stages and experience the real thrill of vertical scrolling shooter.
Why similar: Shooter 33.8%, Action 29.7%, Arcade 28.9%, 2D 5.1%, Singleplayer 2.5%
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: Shooter 30.6%, Arcade 25.5%, Action 18.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, 2D 5.3%
The Contra Anniversary Collection brings this classic Run and Gun franchise back to modern platforms and a new generation of gamers.
Why similar: Action 35.3%, Shooter 28.7%, Arcade 18.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.5%, 2D 7.2%
Every character plays like an entirely different action game in Contract Rush DX. Explore a world inspired by 2000's flash animation, collect powerful upgrades throughout levels, and unleash them to defeat difficult boss battles!
Why similar: Shooter 27.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Arcade 21.1%, Action 19.5%, 2D 4.8%
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: Shooter 26.7%, Arcade 25.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Action 18.4%, 2D 5.9%
A reboot of classic 2D side-scrolling shooters, featuring a new Survival Mode and Workshop system. Fight as a WWII Allied soldier across diverse battlefields with imaginative weapons. Survival Mode brings fresh enemies, epic bosses, and new challenges—relive childhood memories with a twist!
Why similar: Shooter 23.3%, Military 23.1%, Arcade 17.1%, Action 12.9%, 2D Platformer 10.9%
The sequel of the famous Shoot'em up from the Visco studio is back, 30 years after the first opus, released exclusively on Neo-Geo MVS and Neo-Geo AES in 1992 . It's time to bring out your good old battle ship in ANDRO DUNOS 2!
Why similar: Shooter 27.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Arcade 24%, Action 16.2%, 2D 4%
Classic Japanese style vertical manic shooting action! Shoot, dodge and explode your way through the second entry in the critically acclaimed Danmaku Unlimited series. Battle through nail-biting bullet patterns and compete for dominance on the global leaderboard!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38%, Action 22.1%, Arcade 20.4%, Shooter 19.6%
Acceleration of SUGURI 2 is a lightning-paced duel-style shoot'em'up from Orange Juice, featuring all favorite characters from the SUGURI universe.
Why similar: Shooter 30.8%, Arcade 21.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Action 17.4%, 2D 5.7%
[Mirror War-Reincarnation of Holiness SA] is a 3D arcade shooting RPG with tremendous volume of quests according to epic scenario.Choose one of the sections aiming for hegemony on the world, and lead the race to victory with legendary items and super controls!
Why similar: Shooter 51.1%, Action 29.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Singleplayer 4.8%
You will see the creation of new lives... Capture enemies and fire them back at their allies as enormous beams of energy in this horizontally scrolling shooting game, featuring 5 versions of G-Darius with new features, enhancements, and Steam exclusive extras!
Why similar: Shooter 35.4%, Arcade 27.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Action 14.9%, Singleplayer 1.1%
Stardust Galaxy Warriors: Stellar Climax is a fast-paced couch co-op action shooter with SHMUP/Brawler gameplay and RPG elements. Choose your mechs, weapons & upgrades then soar through space, defeat evil & save the future... from itself!
Why similar: Shooter 37.1%, Arcade 26.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Action 13.9%
Experience the thrill of Terminator 2: Judgment Day with arcade action & pixel-perfect graphics! In this unique story blending iconic scenes from the movie with original scenarios and multiple endings, humanity’s fate is yours to decide.
Why similar: Shooter 29.6%, Arcade 24.8%, 2D Platformer 24%, Action 16.3%, 2D 3.4%
A brand new entry to the series, NIGHT STRIKER GEAR revitalizes the sprite scaling pseudo-3D style with polished graphics. The new GEAR System gives an added depth to the gameplay without sacrificing the intuitiveness. Feeling the rush of fast-paced music, strike through the night once more!
Why similar: Shooter 33%, Arcade 27.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Action 15.5%, Singleplayer 4.1%
Shoot, slash and weave through bullets and enemies in this story-driven arcade shooter. The RADON Daughters have launched their ultimate weapon. Take control of the experimental gunship HALCYON and break out of the CAGE.
Why similar: Shooter 33%, Arcade 25.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Action 14.6%, 2D 3.9%
Two classic Wonderswan games, now on PC! Battle the mysterious Judges in Judgement Silversword. Cardinal Sins is a score trial marathon, based on the theme of the Seven Deadly Sins. Will you face Judgement?
Why similar: Action 68.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.7%
At sonic speeds, Aureole - Wings of Hope takes platforming to the literal skies! Join Ramila and Ryleth on their crusade to reclaim their home from demonic forces in this unique physics-based side-scrolling game.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 41.7%, Arcade 28.5%, Action 14.5%, Singleplayer 7.9%, 2D 7.4%
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: Shooter 26.9%, Arcade 23.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Action 19.8%, 2D 6.5%
Meltdown is a tactical arcade shooter featuring both singleplayer and intense online multiplayer. Become the most skilled soldier, choose your weapons, get the best upgrades, buckle up and start your mission. Be careful, each enemy has it’s own combat style, special AI and gear. Adapt to them to survive!
Angels swooping across a disastrous sky! The shoot 'em up of gothic horrors is back
Why similar: Shooter 25.7%, Arcade 21.4%, 2D Platformer 17.5%, Action 14.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%
Red Wings: American Aces is a thrilling warplane arcade shooter with online and local multiplayer modes. Whiz and swish through vibrant comic book-style skies solo or with friends and win the day!
Why similar: Shooter 29.7%, Military 26.8%, Arcade 24.2%, Action 18.4%, Singleplayer 0.9%
A deep, tactical shoot'em up. With every takedown, you’ll earn cash and xp to upgrade your ship and unlock new abilities. Online and local co-op. Unique versus mode. Realistic physics and water simulation.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.1%, Shooter 24.2%, Action 20.9%, Arcade 18.2%, Singleplayer 2.3%
Guns of Fury is a retro-inspired action platformer that combines the run & gun and Metroidvania genres. Explore a vast interconnected world, gain new abilities and weapons, battle epic bosses and stop the plans of an evil corporation before it’s too late!
Why similar: Shooter 31.9%, 2D Platformer 18.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Arcade 15.5%, Action 12.1%
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 34.1%, Arcade 29%, Action 26.2%, 2D 6.5%, Singleplayer 4.2%
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: Arcade 32.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Shooter 18.8%, Action 14.6%, 2D 6.4%
Therion returns as the hunt for Lord Vroll continues. Pilot an advanced machine of death and destruction in this explosive 2.5D side-scrolling shoot ‘em up, and sequel to the critically acclaimed Valfaris. Strap in and unleash mecha hell!
Why similar: Shooter 32.7%, Arcade 26.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Action 18.3%, Singleplayer 2.9%
Cotton Reboot! is a completely remastered version of Cotton.Fantastic Night Dreams, the originator of the witchy shooting game released 30 years ago, with new features and the latest visual design.
Why similar: Shooter 29.9%, Arcade 25%, 2D Platformer 20%, Action 18.4%, 2D 5%
Blast through alien hordes as the finest cyborg mercenary in existence! To emerge victorious, you'll need to manage time and resources skillfully. Toaplan's run-and-gun smash-hit finally arrives on PC, reloaded with new features and quality-of-life extras!
Why similar: Arcade 37.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Action 22.7%, 2D 8.5%, Singleplayer 5.5%
A smooth roguelite shooter from the creators of RACE THE SUN, featuring a voiced cast of feline pilots in a dramatic showdown against corporate-powered robots called The Swarm. Features a 3-act campaign with branching paths, epic bosses, and a wide arsenal of pilots, ships, and weapons.
Why similar: Shooter 38.9%, Arcade 30.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, 2D 7.2%
