- #1 Airline Glider
97% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: o3 Digital
Windows · Mac
Take to the skies in a classic 2D side-scrolling shoot ’em up. Fight through multiple levels, upgrade your plane and race against time to defeat the final boss.
Why similar: Shooter 31.1%, Action 30.9%, Arcade 28%, 2D 5.9%, Singleplayer 4%
- #2 Metal Black™ S-Tribute
96% matchVery Positive96% of 51 reviews2023
Dev: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
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 20.8%, Action 18.6%, Military 16.2%, 2D Platformer 13.2%
- #3 Tank Blitz: Underdog Division
96% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2024
Dev: Underdog Division
Windows
Tank Blitz: is a retro-style 2D top-down tank shooter where you engage in intense battles against a variety of enemy tanks, armored trains, and devastating railguns. Utilize the terrain for cover as you outmaneuver and outgun your foes in strategic combat scenarios.
Why similar: Shooter 22.9%, Action 20.3%, Arcade 20.2%, 2D Platformer 16.8%, Military 15%
- #4 RYZY NYIL
95% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
Dev: SB_Games_Public
Windows
Vertical-scrolling 2D shooting game with three types of weapons
Why similar: Shooter 24.5%, Arcade 21.6%, Action 21.6%, 2D Platformer 17.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.3%
- #5 Mini Island: Aroma
94% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2022
Dev: MACKINN7
Windows
Mini Island: Aroma is a one small hold & Gun, boss Rush mini-game of Casual difficulty!
Why similar: Shooter 28.2%, Action 25.3%, Arcade 21.5%, 2D Platformer 19%, 2D 4.2%
- #6 SpiderAttack
94% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Seebacher NorbertPub: indépendant
Windows
You are a spider who must capture insects for food, the goal of the game with your web that you weave and to bring the insects as close as possible to their respective colored web so that it is captured.
Why similar: Action 32.7%, Arcade 30.4%, 2D Platformer 26.8%, 2D 6.5%, Singleplayer 3.5%
- #7 GRADIUS ORIGINS
92% matchVery Positive94% of 250 reviews2025
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
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 28.1%, Shooter 26%, Action 16.7%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.8%
- #8 Virtual Rogue
93% matchMixed59% of 27 reviews2016
Dev: Snowy Productions
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Virtual Rogue is a top-down action roguelike shooter set in a computer controlled by a cruel and merciless User. You play as a text document file named “Note” who, after being accidentally created by the User, is thrown into the Recycle Bin.
Why similar: Action 42.3%, Shooter 30.5%, Arcade 27.2%
- #9 SUPER SCORE SHOOTER CLASSIC
91% match9 user reviews90% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: AM Factory
Windows
A fast-paced vertical shooter built for short sessions! 2-Minute and 5-Minute score attack modes with beautiful X68000-style pixel art.
Why similar: Shooter 27.6%, Action 24.8%, Arcade 23.9%, 2D Platformer 17.5%, 2D 3.9%
- #10 Pato Martinez
91% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2023
Dev: Pepes Games
Windows
History can be thrilling, learn the importance of the air force during the Spanish civil war, the most important air battles, the pilots that fought and the airplanes they used. Fight through the air around the Jarama, Brunete or Ebro. Learn, at the same time you become a flying ace!
Why similar: Shooter 24.6%, Action 22.8%, Arcade 21.9%, Military 17.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.1%
- #11 COTTOn Rock'n'Roll -SUPERLATIVE NIGHT DREAMS-
90% matchVery Positive89% of 92 reviews2023
Dev: Studio SaizensenPub: SUCCESS Corp.
Windows
The original beautiful girl side-scrolling shooter is back! This work commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Cotton series.
Why similar: Shooter 29.9%, Arcade 26.9%, Action 25.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Singleplayer 3.1%
- #12 Space Ship Infinity
89% matchPositive85% of 20 reviews2021
Dev: Lucas LimaPub: Made In House
Windows
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: Shooter 27.4%, Action 22.3%, Arcade 18.1%, 2D Platformer 12.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.3%
- #13 Space & Pixels
89% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Basil Masil
Windows
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: Shooter 28.4%, Action 26.4%, Arcade 25.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, 2D 5%
- #14 CyberBlocker Complete Edition
88% matchPositive96% of 25 reviews2022
Dev: KT.SOFTWARE
Windows
It is a block breaker with a gauge type power-up system. The player's ship can always fire a shot, which, combined with the power-up system, makes it an aggressive block breaker. The difficulty level can be adjusted depending on the ship, so it can be enjoyed by both beginners and experts.
Why similar: Shooter 26.8%, Arcade 24.7%, Action 24.1%, 2D Platformer 17.6%, 2D 4.8%
- #15 Physical Layer
87% matchVery Positive92% of 76 reviews2023
Dev: RaStar StudioPub: Phoenixx Inc.
Windows
Physical Layer is a stylish, top-down shooter with cute, gun-toting characters. Utilize three powerful abilities to overcome a total of 240 stages, filled with a variety of enemies and challenges.
Why similar: Shooter 28.7%, Action 23.6%, Military 23.2%, 2D Platformer 19.7%, 2D 3.4%
- #16 True Galactic Mission
86% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Davila Games
Windows
There are 5 pilots in training, each with unique characteristics. It is the day of the final level and everyone wil l face a test to see who will be able to accept the next challenge, a true galactic mission. Be you one of the selecteds!
Why similar: Shooter 32.5%, Action 32.3%, Arcade 29.2%, 2D 6%
- #17 ACCELERATE ZONE
86% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2023
Dev: mdkgames
Windows
FULL-THROTTLE STG "ACCELERATE ZONE". This is an action shooting game where the faster you go, the better your strategy. It's okay to take your time and go at your own pace.
Why similar: Shooter 25.9%, Arcade 25.6%, Action 24.6%, 2D Platformer 18.5%, 2D 4%
- #18 Space Demon Combat Tactics III
85% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Matt Kuhn
Windows
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: Shooter 28.4%, Action 25.8%, Arcade 25.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.2%, 2D 5.2%
- #19 Machine Crisis (陨星危机)
84% matchMostly Positive78% of 18 reviews2017
Dev: 跳跃网络
Windows
Machine Crisis is a sci-fi VR shooter, player fight gigantic bio-mechs with guts and wits
Why similar: Action 52.2%, Shooter 47.8%
- #20 Guardian: Planet Defense
83% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Eager Lemur
Windows
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: Shooter 30.7%, Arcade 23.3%, Action 20.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, 2D 5.5%
- #21 Pueblo
84% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: Benedict Jaeggi
Windows
A small topdown shooter in pixelart graphics.
Why similar: Shooter 26.5%, Action 21.1%, Arcade 20.3%, 2D Platformer 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.4%
- #22 Super Psy Penguin
82% matchPositive100% of 13 reviews2020
Dev: SHOKIZM INTERACTIVE
Windows
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: Shooter 33%, Arcade 25.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Action 18%, Singleplayer 4.7%
- #23 Mini Island: Cosmos
82% match9 user reviews100% of 9 reviews2022
Dev: MACKINN7
Windows
Mini Island: Cosmos is a one small hold & Gun, boss Rush mini-game of Casual difficulty!
Why similar: Shooter 24.8%, Arcade 19.6%, 2D Platformer 18.1%, Military 17.4%, Action 15.2%
- #24 OUTL1NED
81% matchPositive87% of 15 reviews2024
Dev: SamWeb
Windows
Fast-paced 1D arcade shooter. The Y and Z axis are overrated, it's time to play a game that pushes X to the limit. OUTL1NED.
Why similar: Shooter 29.5%, Action 28.1%, Arcade 26.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.2%, Singleplayer 2.8%
- #25 2D Owen
81% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2020
Dev: Łukasz Marciniak
Windows
2D Owen is an arcade platformer in which you can explore 8 different worlds & experience a lot of adventures. Run, swim, use Jetpack, Pogo Stick, Hang Glider, Cart, Jump Ball & other things.
Why similar: Shooter 28.5%, Action 25.6%, Arcade 21.7%, 2D Platformer 19.7%, 2D 2.4%
- #26 The Adventure of Ninomae Ina'nis
78% matchVery Positive92% of 50 reviews2024
Dev: Minimum Wage MediaPub: holo Indie
Windows
The Adventure of Ninomae Ina'nis is a vertical shoot 'em up game where you control Ninomae Ina'nis from Hololive Myth and her companion AO-chan.
Why similar: Shooter 28.7%, Action 25.7%, Arcade 25.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.9%, 2D 4.5%
- #27 Squad Killer
80% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2021
Dev: WANZUNGDEV
Windows
You are the Squad Killer! Blast through this retro arcade experience guns blazing! Hope you brought your reflexes because this pixel art massacre offers some good old hard core button mashing fun!
Why similar: Action 24.2%, Shooter 23.6%, Arcade 22.5%, 2D Platformer 16.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.8%
- #28 Demon Dodger
79% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Tethered By Reality
Windows · Linux
Demon Dodger is an all-ages, heckin' good time! Navigate a rain of demons without falling to waste alongside them. Dodge the cons of a magical fairyland, and make sure not to be caught while lurking amid the remnants of an experimental disaster.
Why similar: Action 32.8%, Arcade 30.5%, 2D Platformer 26.9%, 2D 6.5%, Singleplayer 3.2%
- #29 To The Top
78% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2022
Dev: Daniel GuachaminPub: Animec
Windows
Accompany Maya and her little companion on an adventure where the only thing that matters is reaching the top.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 24.8%, Shooter 24%, Arcade 18.2%, Action 14.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.6%
- #30 SUSHIDO
77% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: Chimerabot
Windows
Jump, dash, shoot, and slash your way through endless waves of evil sushi ingredients in pursuit of the highest score possible. Do you have what it takes to harmonize all seven abilities and become a true master of SUSHIDO?
Why similar: 2D Platformer 26.8%, Arcade 19.8%, Shooter 19.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Action 14.3%
- #31 Mamorukun ReCurse!
74% matchVery Positive97% of 60 reviews2025
Dev: CITY CONNECTION
Windows
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 25.5%, Arcade 23.2%, Action 21.2%, 2D Platformer 17.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.7%
- #32 Xargon Remake Ep.2
75% match1 user reviews0% of 1 reviews2024
Dev: J.Xargon
Windows
A remake of the classic 1993 DOS video game Xargon.
Why similar: 2D Platformer 33.6%, Arcade 31.1%, Action 25%, 2D 7.2%, Singleplayer 3.2%
- #33 SPACE MOLMAE
74% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2022
Dev: Spread Labs
Windows
Space Molmae is a fast and exciting retro game.Be a Molmae hero by competing for records with Steam users!
Why similar: Shooter 41.7%, Arcade 29.8%, Action 25.5%, Singleplayer 3%
- #34 Block Smash
76% matchNo user reviews2020
Dev: RoadToIndieGameDev
Windows
Choose your powerup, ball, and paddle and face off against a variety of blocks in this game inspired by Breakout!
Why similar: Arcade 47%, Action 36.6%, 2D 10.1%, Singleplayer 6.4%
- #35 SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad
75% matchMixed53% of 149 reviews2016
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 40%
“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!
Why similar: Action 54%, Arcade 36.6%, 2D 9.4%
- #36 iNsAniA
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: RUOKPub: MBC Entertainment
Windows
Shoot'em up Bullet Hell Game, there is only one way out... WIN or go crazy trying!
Why similar: Shooter 41.7%, Arcade 29.5%, Action 25.7%, Singleplayer 3.1%
- #37 Raw Fists
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Sinclair Strange
Windows
There isn't anything better than punching things in 8-bit that will end up leaving you with RAW FISTS! *Warning, this game contains old school difficulty* (Blowing in the cartridge is not required.)
Why similar: Shooter 24.3%, Arcade 22.8%, Action 22.2%, 2D Platformer 17.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.4%
- #38 Freedom Bomber
71% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2025
Dev: Tacit Software Solutions
Windows
Bomb your way to freedom! Manage your weapons and upgrade your pilot and repel the invaders of your territory in this side scrolling action game.
Why similar: Military 31.5%, Action 30.3%, Arcade 28.8%, 2D 6.2%, Singleplayer 3.2%
- #39 Hare Trigger
71% matchPositive90% of 20 reviews2024
Dev: Bemmy Games
Windows
Play as a bunny with a gun in this fast-paced side-scrolling shooter. Your job? To destroy as many helicopters as you can.
Why similar: Shooter 29.2%, 2D Platformer 26.3%, Arcade 20.7%, Action 17%, 2D 4.9%
- #40 Colony 28
70% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2026
Dev: 5th DimensionPub: Jindřich Skeldal
Windows
Colony 28 is a raw piece of Czech gaming history. Step into the circuits of a malfunctioning android, defy your alien masters, and fight for humanity's remnants across 8 sprawling levels. Experience an authentic 90s sci-fi classic in its original Czech version.
Why similar: Action 32.8%, Arcade 30.5%, 2D Platformer 26.9%, 2D 6.5%, Singleplayer 3.2%
- #41 Strike Mission
71% matchMixed53% of 17 reviews2025
Dev: Cube Games
Windows
Strike Mission is a top-down aerial action game where you play as pilot Jake Walker on a mission to stop a global terrorist threat. Face intense battles, daring rescues, and strategic sabotage missions.
Why similar: Military 28.8%, Shooter 27.8%, Arcade 18%, Action 13.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.7%
- #42 Infinite Shooter
73% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2016
Dev: Minion Productions Inc.
Windows
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: Action 29.4%, Shooter 28.3%, Arcade 23.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 19%
- #43 Ball Blast
70% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: VOODOOPub: QubicGames
Windows
Dodge falling rocks and blast them all in this chaotic arcade shooter! Play solo or co-op, unlock wild cannons and power-ups, and survive endless waves of bouncing destruction!
Why similar: Shooter 27.4%, Arcade 23.9%, Action 20.6%, 2D Platformer 20.3%, 2D 5.1%
- #44 ShapeRockets
73% matchPositive88% of 17 reviews2016
Dev: Echohead Games
Windows
Three shapes. Two choices. One weapon. ShapeRockets is the world’s first literal online multiplayer Rock, Paper, Scissors first-person shooter!
Why similar: Action 37.5%, Shooter 34.3%, Arcade 28.2%
- #45 Steel Storm: Burning Retribution
72% matchMixed60% of 369 reviews2011
Dev: Kot in Action Creative Artel
Windows · Linux
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Control an advanced hovertank, packed with the most advanced and sophisticated weapons as you fight against extraterrestrial invaders.
Why similar: Shooter 40.6%, Action 28.6%, Arcade 28%, Singleplayer 2.7%
- #46 Habroxia 2
70% matchVery Positive92% of 61 reviews2021
Dev: Lillymo Games
Windows
Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!
Why similar: Shooter 28.4%, Action 25.8%, Arcade 25.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.9%, 2D 4.5%
- #47 Iron Project: Reclaim
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Vinicius OliveiraPub: Yu Game Studio
Windows
In a world devastated by machines, humanity places its last hope in a warrior equipped with special armor. Explore intense stages, face challenging bosses, and fight to reclaim what remains of the planet.
Why similar: Arcade 23.4%, Action 22.4%, Shooter 17.9%, 2D Platformer 15.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.1%
- #48 Give me back my fruit
69% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: cradit1111
Windows
Give me back my fruit is a single-player 2D platformer.Punish the fruit-stealing friends and take back your delicious fruit!
Why similar: Shooter 32.2%, 2D Platformer 31.7%, Action 27.2%, 2D 6.2%, Singleplayer 2.7%
- #49 SatelliteInfection
68% match5 user reviews67% of 6 reviews2023
Dev: ADE0033
Windows
In a world where mankind has perished, he alone cleans the universe by removing garbage (broken satellites). It is a growth type shooting game set in space. Combine many enhancements to create your own spaceship.
Why similar: Shooter 34.2%, 2D Platformer 30.9%, Action 24.9%, 2D 6.8%, Singleplayer 3.3%
- #50 Coal Road
67% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: BUstation
Windows
This is a horizontal shooter game. The story takes place in a city infected by "coal", where most people have become coal zombies. When the government learned of the great changes in the city, it sent two elite soldiers to investigate the situation.
Why similar: Shooter 28.3%, Arcade 21.1%, 2D Platformer 18.5%, Action 15.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.6%
- #51 Armageddon (C64/Spectrum)
69% match1 user reviews100% of 1 reviews2023
Dev: Ocean SoftwarePub: Pixel Games UK
Windows
In this simple riff on an arcade classic, released in 1983 for the ZX Spectrum and Commodore 64 by famed game developer/publisher Ocean Software, protect cities from waves of nuclear attack by using powerful missile batteries.
Why similar: Military 31.5%, Arcade 23.8%, Shooter 22.9%, Action 16.1%, 2D 4%
- #52 Zero Gravity Heroes
68% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: zooyos
Windows · Mac · Linux
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: Shooter 26.4%, Action 22.7%, Arcade 20.2%, 2D Platformer 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.2%
- #53 Limit Shoot
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nanasan System
Windows · Mac · Linux
The vertical scroll type Shoot em Ups Game. The player-controlled fighter jet have the durable and can't be shot down in one hit. You will fight through the total of 5 stages, attacking enemies with missiles and lasers, blocking enemy bullets with shields.
Why similar: Shooter 28.6%, 2D Platformer 26.2%, Arcade 22.2%, Action 15.6%, 2D 5.4%
- #54 Xargon Remake Ep.3
67% match3 user reviews33% of 3 reviews2023
Dev: J.Xargon
Windows
A remake of the classic 1993 DOS video game Xargon.
Why similar: Action 32.6%, Arcade 30.9%, 2D Platformer 26.7%, 2D 6.5%, Singleplayer 3.4%
- #55 The Last Ladybug
66% matchNo user reviews
Dev: BlackRXPub: Clickteam
Windows
Fly forward and save your swarm in THE LAST LADYBUG - a rail shooter set in a colorful world where the skies are ruled by mechanical monsters and the lands are scorched by destruction!
Why similar: Shooter 32.4%, Arcade 30.6%, Action 19.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.6%, Singleplayer 4.2%
- #56 AirRaid
67% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2022
Dev: Pilea Development LLC
Windows
A classic action arcade shooter with modern, fully destructible enemies. 10 waves of progressively increasing insanity.
Why similar: Arcade 25.5%, Shooter 23.4%, Action 19.8%, Military 16.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%
- #57 Grombiez save souls
68% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: Seebacher NoebertPub: indépendant
Windows
You wake up in the anchor of evil transformed into a zombie "Grombiez" your spirit is awakened, you decide to leave this place taking as much spirit as possible with you, beware evil is here to stop you, good luck. 2D game, action, Arcade with 20 fairly hard progressive difficulty levels.
Why similar: Action 33%, Arcade 30.7%, 2D Platformer 27.1%, 2D 4.7%, Singleplayer 4.5%