
Year 2979, the cosmic entity "IT" threatens to destroy Earth. Take command of the Valkyria Zenith Serenity and use all your skills to face this threat alongside your beautiful operators.
60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade, 2D, Retro.

Year 2979, the cosmic entity "IT" threatens to destroy Earth. Take command of the Valkyria Zenith Serenity and use all your skills to face this threat alongside your beautiful operators.

Distant Space
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.

Gray Goo
Gray goo is a short retro arcade shooter with lots of upgrades. This game is about destroying goo in space and saving the universe.
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 33.7%, Space 15.8%, Arcade 13.1%, 1980s 12.6%, PvE 6%
Gray goo is a short retro arcade shooter with lots of upgrades. This game is about destroying goo in space and saving the universe.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Space 14.9%, 1980s 11.3%, Retro 10.6%, Arcade 9.6%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Arcade 19.9%, 1980s 16.3%, 1990's 11.7%, Space 9.5%
Save our galaxy from the invasion of an alien race.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.4%, 1980s 22.6%, Arcade 19.2%, Casual 10%, 2D 7.2%
Is there a gamepad lying around somewhere?!! Ready to play some real shooter games again? Grab the controller and become an APANO SYN PILOT to face the alien invasion. Connect up to four controllers and shoot until you drop. 100% survival chance on "Easy", low on "Impossible".
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.9%, 1980s 14.3%, Arcade 13.6%, Space 13.3%, 1990's 11%
Asteroid Blasters is a non-stop action space shooter. Inspired by Asteroids, this game will see you choose between 6 different ships each with their own characteristics and utilize a variety of weapon powerups to eradicate your enemies. Play 2 players to increase your chance of survival.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27%, 1980s 17.9%, 1990's 13.4%, Arcade 12.9%, Space 10.6%
In the distant year of 2359, previously unknown alien forces have attacked Earth and its colonies. You are an agent on a special mission sent by the global senate to repel the attack and stop the alien forces.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Arcade 13.4%, 1980s 13.1%, 1990's 9.6%, Space 7.7%
Crystal Cosmos is a side scrolling color-based space shooter. You need to match your ship's color to your enemies color in order to destroy them.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Space 12%, Arcade 11.1%, Survival 8.4%, Funny 8.2%
Neon Invaders will take you back to your gaming roots with its constant action and relentlessly brutal enemies. Absorb enemy shots of the same colour to trigger a flurry of fire to decimate the alien invaders. Dodge and Match your way to victory through 40 levels and 5 difficulty settings.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, 1980s 13.8%, Arcade 12.5%, 1990's 9.9%, Stylized 7.9%
RED TITANS is a single player vertical shoot em up, use the resources available to stop the threat, you will have to be very skillful since there are no continues.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, Arcade 16%, 1980s 15.9%, 1990's 12.4%, Space 10.7%
A hilarious arcade shooter about blasting people with junk food until they explode. It’s delicious!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.2%, Arcade 18.2%, Funny 16%, Retro 13.4%, Shooter 6.8%
A retro-style classic side-scrolling shoot ’em up. Fly Super Arcade Boy through 8 levels, blast enemy waves, grab power-ups, and take down bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, 1980s 14.9%, Arcade 11.8%, 1990's 11.5%, Retro 11.3%
Enjoy fast paced action in this retro inspired arcade ShootEm Up Style game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.3%, Arcade 19%, Retro 14.6%, Space 12.3%, Casual 6.5%
Bad Cat Good Dog Alien Force is an Arcade Space Wave Defense Shooter. As the forward line, take defense against dimensional invaders and blast your way through waves of incoming enemies. Upgrade your abilities and blast more effectively!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, PvE 15.6%, Arcade 13.7%, Space 13.7%, Funny 6.8%
In RETROLD you can play many games inspired by old arcades from 70`s, 80`s and even 90`s. (NEW GRAPHICS, NEW SONGS, NEW MECHANICS, OLD GAMES) :D
Why similar: 1980s 20.2%, 1990's 15.5%, PvE 15.3%, Arcade 13.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.3%
Beginner friendly 2D vertical and horizontal retro-style little shoot 'em up. Colourful stages with sound and vision inspired by the golden age of video gaming. Totally free introduction to the world of Shmups and Bullet Hell Games!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, 1980s 17.6%, 1990's 14.5%, Arcade 11.7%, Space 11.3%
Stellar Raid is a side-scrolling run and gun game inspired by the greatest classic games of the genre! With a variety of weapon upgrades at your disposal (including a support drone) you’ll charge through hordes of enemy mercenaries to take down one of the Universe’s most notorious space terrorists!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.5%, Arcade 15.8%, Space 11.3%, Retro 11.1%, 1990's 8.8%
Bolide is an arcade roguelike where you survive waves in space to unlock new skills! Destroy rocks and survive challenging waves to earn skill points and use them to choose from a variety of skills. Pick from 40+ skills, allowing you to create lots of skill combinations!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.1%, Space 17.3%, Arcade 16.2%, PvE 11.8%, Retro 7.6%
Nebula Invasion was designed for those who enjoy the classic type arcade games, a spaceship shooter with great game play. Aliens attack many different ways from marching to dive bombing. You have the tools to fight back with a ship that can power-up with double, triple, rapid fire, or plasma cannon.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, 1980s 15.9%, Space 13.6%, Arcade 11.5%, Retro 9%
This game, "FORTRESS DEFENDER", is a side-scrolling power-up shooting game with an 80's flavor. Defeat the enemies that appear one after another, dodge their attacks, and aim for the boss that lurks in the depths of the stage. There are a total of eight stages with various tricks and bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39%, 1980s 15.6%, 1990's 10.9%, Space 10.6%, Retro 10.4%
A neon retro Asteroids inspired arcade game with persistent progression, upgrades and cosmetics to unlock. With Asymmetrical local Co-op, mining extraction, Endless waves game modes and local PvP.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28%, PvE 16%, Arcade 13.3%, Space 10.2%, 1980s 10.1%
Save Earth from an invasion of intergalactic chickens! Finger-blistering arcade shooting action for one or two players.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.7%, Arcade 16.4%, 1980s 12.1%, Space 8.2%, Casual 7.7%
"Don't go to GALXAGAR"; a phrase uttered by many who have traversed its rim. Untold treasures, and terrors, await within its blackened depths. Ready your craft, spacefarer, because you're about to enter the most dangerous sector in all the stars. Get ready.. for GALXAGAR!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.8%, PvE 19%, Arcade 13.5%, 1980s 10.4%, Space 9.7%
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 47.4%, Arcade 20.6%, Retro 14.5%, 2D 8.4%, Casual 4.2%
Facing annihilation, a plucky crew of space salvagers fight dirty using the best tool in their belt - the salvage claw. Grab and toss enemies, deflect attacks, and reshape the battlefield with explosive chain reactions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.7%, PvE 18.1%, Arcade 12.2%, 1980s 9%, Space 8%
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 37%, Arcade 19.6%, Space 14.4%, Casual 10.2%, Shooter 7.4%
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 37.8%, Arcade 16%, Space 12.9%, 1980s 12.1%, 2D 6.8%
Mixing old and new, Astrokicker is inspired by classic shootemups going back to the 80s, with a few twists. The player gets to fly in any direction, and using a combination of skill and strategy, takes out the starbases controlling warpfields.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.9%, 1980s 16.8%, Arcade 16.7%, 1990's 12.3%, Space 10.4%
A sci-fi retro side-scrolling shoot-em-up / rescue game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, 1980s 14.9%, Arcade 13.2%, 1990's 10.8%, Space 6.6%
Romantic Shooter is an erotic shmup game where you'll be able to destroy the girls clothes!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.3%, PvE 20.5%, Arcade 14.6%, 2D 6.2%, Shooter 6.1%
Cosmolon is a sci-fi spaceship shooter inspired by classic arcade and MS-DOS games. You control a ship that can boost around, level up, and destroy wave upon wave of enemy ships with beautiful pixel art plasma bolts and explosions. Nab fancy power-ups and fend off unique enemies. Can you survive?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.1%, PvE 17.9%, Arcade 12.5%, 1980s 10.7%, Space 9.2%
MeteoStorm is an action packed retro shoot-em-up. MeteoStorm offers up to 25 challenging waves of exciting shoot-em-up action with 3 different difficulty levels!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.6%, 1980s 19%, Arcade 18.3%, Space 12.8%, 2D 6.9%
Dive in the VR arcade shoot-them-up (shmup, shoot'em up, bullet hell). A lot of action is awaiting you. "Insert coin" and jump in the shmup !
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, 1980s 17.3%, 1990's 14%, Arcade 11.5%, Space 11.2%
SPACEMAN is a short, nostalgic, retro Shoot-Em-Up
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.7%, 1990's 13.3%, 1980s 13%, Retro 10.7%, Arcade 9.3%
Infinity Wings - Scout & Grunt Take control of your chosen fighter (either Scout or Grunt) in this side scrolling shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, Space 15.2%, Arcade 10.2%, Funny 8.9%, Retro 8.8%
A reinterpretation of retro games like Space Invaders and Galaga with a modern twist. Battle through planetary sectors using elemental abilities that combine for powerful effects and make bosses vanish. If you’re looking for a short, modernized retro-style game, this is perfect for you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37%, Arcade 12%, 1990's 11.2%, Space 10.5%, Retro 10.3%
Steer a futuristic spaceship through 50 action-packed levels! Fight against enemy fleets, use teleportation, dodge fireballs and defeat the mothership. Precision and skill are required to survive increasingly difficult waves. Are you ready?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.4%, 1980s 14.5%, Arcade 13.3%, PvE 12.8%, Space 12.7%
Remember the golden age of arcades playing a game with all the classic 80's/90's space-shooting features. See how far you can go by destroying all enemy robots that are ready to planet earth attack.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.9%, Arcade 12.7%, Space 10.3%, 1980s 9.9%, Stylized 7.4%
Laser Circle - A 2D pixel top-down shooter game where you play as a spherical blob that destroys enemies with weapons that become more powerful with each level, while the blob itself also gets stronger.
Why similar: PvE 29%, Arcade 19.6%, 1980s 16.9%, Space 14.5%, 2D 8%
Super Arcade Boy returns in a retro shoot ’em up with 8 levels, waves of Greenies, power-ups, and 8 big boss battles. Talk with the alien leader—then save the planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, 1980s 14.8%, Arcade 11.9%, 1990's 11.3%, Space 10.4%
Play a retro vibe with a synthwave music-infused space shooter. You orbit around planets and bombard the evil aliens to save the galaxy. Use different spaceships with unique weapons to your tactical advantage to defeat the planetary defenses and to destroy the enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, 1980s 20.8%, PvE 13.5%, Space 13.4%, Retro 11.1%
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 32.6%, 1980s 15.7%, Arcade 14.4%, Space 13.8%, 1990's 10.9%
Three years after Battle Marine a new battle is about to begin! Battle AirForce is the first orthodox style vertical scrolling bullet hell STG since NOKOGI Rider by SUZUKI PLAN. It was created in Z80 full assembly language, aiming at a level close to the limit of VGS-Zero.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39%, PvE 17%, 1980s 10.9%, Arcade 10.6%, 1990's 7.3%
A short space shooter game that you can finish in your break time with beginner-friendly gameplay and some special features.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.2%, Arcade 16.1%, 1980s 14.1%, 1990's 10.2%, Space 7%
Hyper Frenzy is a free arena-styled singleplayer 2D space shooter using top-down perspective. Fight in different modes against bots, collect various items and use one of the plenty weapons to defeat your opponents. Create your own maps and gametypes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Space 17.7%, 1980s 13.2%, Arcade 12.8%, 1990's 10.2%
Tempest 4000™ is a visually stunning, action-packed tube shooter based on the classic hit arcade game, Tempest™.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.1%, Arcade 26%, Retro 15.6%, Casual 12.3%
Grav Blazer is an arcade space shooter with a focus on fast paced action. Skill based firing mechanics, rotational controlled power attacks, increasing level difficulty, and endless procedurally generated levels are some of the features players will experience.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, 1980s 15.1%, Arcade 12.9%, Space 12.2%, Retro 6.9%
A classic shoot 'em up with a modern edge. Galactic Plague throws you into a cosmic nightmare where survival means upgrading your ship, mastering legendary weapons, and battling the relentless Martian invasion. Are you ready to face the chaos?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.2%, Arcade 15.6%, Space 11.7%, 1980s 7.4%, Retro 6.7%
Frenetic 2D action in the style of Space Invaders! Customize your spaceship, face hordes of enemies, and challenge yourself in multiple modes, including Campaign, Arcade, Invasion, and Survival. Upgrade your ship, collect power-ups, and face unique challenges in every battle.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.9%, Space 16.4%, Arcade 16.3%, Retro 12.7%, PvE 11.6%
Viral Reload EX is a sci-fi shoot-em-up with a unique dash mechanic where you shrink down to fight infections at a microscopic scale! Can you defeat the evil Kyle Kaboom before he destroys the moon?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.6%, 1980s 15.5%, Arcade 12.6%, Space 10.1%, Retro 9.6%
Nick Duster, better known as "IcoNick", a war veteran of the intergalactic congregation, who has been brought back to defend the planets from hostile alliances. Control your turret, with high firepower. 3 game modes: Contracts, Asteroids and Invasion. Full of action. Hundreds of galaxies awaits. Go!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Arcade 13.4%, 1990's 12.6%, Space 10.7%, Funny 8.1%
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 26.7%, 1980s 17.6%, 1990's 13.3%, Arcade 13.1%, PvE 11.5%
An explosive wave based shooter (shmups) with a real Retro feel to it. You can even play the game in Tate screen mode! "...if you have the itch for some old-school arcade blast-em-up fun, Horizon Shift '81 is a great way to feed that craving." - 8/10 - The Sixth Axis
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.1%, Space 20.2%, Arcade 17.4%, Indie 8.2%, Shooter 7.1%
Red Horizon is an addictive space shmup game. Heavily influenced by the classics of the past, Red Horizon takes a modern spin on the genre combining it with some subtle Rogue-like elements to provide players with a unique experience every time they play.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Space 13.7%, Arcade 10.8%, Survival 10.6%, Funny 10.3%
A skill-based journey through the world of the brick-breaking arcade genre. Master precise angle shots, get slimed, dodge falling barrels, crack open safes, or drop a precision airstrike on a swarm of flying bomb-bats blocking a laser switch... all while smashing every brick in sight.
Why similar: Arcade 24%, 1980s 21%, 1990's 15.2%, Colorful 11.7%, 2D 9.3%
Have You Been Waiting for a Modern Take on Classic Asteroid Shooters? 🚀 Your wait might just be over! Astro Busters brings you a fun space shooter with realistic physics, responsive controls and thrilling arcade action. Take on missions, upgrade your weapons, ships and fight solo or in multiplayer.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.3%, Space 17.5%, Arcade 14.5%, 1980s 13.8%, Retro 9.9%
Mix and match colors and blast your way through waves of Chromies in this fast-paced retro arcade shooter. Play as the Hue-Men to defend the Rainbar and restore color to the fading planet of Chromara!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.7%, PvE 16.6%, Arcade 14.9%, Retro 11.4%, 2D 6%
Take off on a classic arcade journey with Tiger-Heli, Toaplan's pioneering vertical shooter that set the stage for an entire genre. Now available on PC with a host of modern upgrades!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.1%, Arcade 20.7%, 1980s 13.6%, 2D 8.7%, Retro 7.8%
The Queen of the Cosmic Wartoads has been abducted by the Rigellian Slime Beasts, their deadliest foe, and turned into the most hideous thing imaginable: a human being! Traverse the Rygellian Time-Void, reach the Slime King's lair and dismantle their deathly machine with your Cosmic Tool Kit.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.2%, Arcade 14.8%, 1980s 14.5%, Retro 14.1%, Shooter 6.5%
The Zanac battle, which was supposed to have ended, was not over. To suppress the reactivated organic intelligence, Zanac takes flight once again!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.9%, Arcade 18.2%, 1980s 17%, PvE 9.7%, Retro 7.1%