60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shoot 'Em Up, 2D, Retro.
A fast-paced retro arcade shooter inspired by classic 1980s side-scrolling space combat. Weave through organic obstacles, survive relentless enemy waves, and defeat powerful end-level bosses in a pure, skill-driven singleplayer experience.
SPACEMAN
SPACEMAN is a short, nostalgic, retro Shoot-Em-Up
Gates of Zendocon
In this classic side-scrolling shoot-em-up, originally published in 1989 for the Atari Lynx handheld console, take on the role of a starship pilot trapped in a web of 51 interconnected hostile universes by the evil spider Zendocon.
SPACEMAN is a short, nostalgic, retro Shoot-Em-Up
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, On-Rails Shooter 14.7% ★, Side Scroller 10.9%, Retro 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%
In this classic side-scrolling shoot-em-up, originally published in 1989 for the Atari Lynx handheld console, take on the role of a starship pilot trapped in a web of 51 interconnected hostile universes by the evil spider Zendocon.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Side Scroller 18.1%, Retro 12.8%, Arcade 8.7%, Shooter 7.1%
You are the Rendering Ranger, a special forces soldier defending Earth from a devastating alien invasion through nine levels of action platforming as well as blisteringly fast horizontal shooter stages. Originally developed for Super Famicom by Manfred Trenz, creator of the Turrican series.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.6%, Side Scroller 18.6%, Arcade 9.2%, Retro 8.1%, Shooter 7.8%
Katalyst is a 2-D Space Shooter for the people who love and grew up with Space Shooters! Guide the Hero on his journey to defeat the evil aliens threatening civilization! If you like dodging bullets, precision shooting, and only being able to move in 8-directions, then this game is for you!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 21.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Side Scroller 12.7%, Arcade 8.7%, Aliens 6.9%
Blast and weave your way through enemy fire while managing a wide variety of ship power-ups in this retro style horizontal shoot-'em-up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Side Scroller 17%, Retro 10.3%, Arcade 8.8%, 1980s 6.3%
Icarus, a classic side-scrolling space shoot-em-up tribute! - Thumping soundtrack, Bosses, Multiples, Power-ups, Secrets, BIG levels... ...Give the (free) work in progress / teaser demo a try!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, Side Scroller 19.8%, Retro 10.6%, Aliens 7.2%, 1980s 6.4%
A shoot'em up inspired by the 16-bit classics of the genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Side Scroller 16.5%, Arcade 10.9%, Old School 9.3%, Retro 8.8%
In this unique shooter from 1984. take on the role of a pilot of an out-dated Cosmic Cruiser, fighting to rescue the crew of a distant space station that had been captured by a raiding party from the sinister Rallom Empire.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Retro 12.6%, Arcade 11.2%, Shooter 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%
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 24.6%, Side Scroller 18%, Arcade 10.5%, Space 8.1%, 1980s 7.4%
Blast off for a retro shoot’em up experience filled with clever twists and secrets!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.9%, Side Scroller 24.1%, Arcade 11.1%, Shooter 8.9%, Retro 6.3%
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 24.4%, Side Scroller 14.9%, Retro 11.7%, Arcade 9.3%, Shooter 7.5%
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 30.7%, Side Scroller 26%, Arcade 12.6%, Retro 11.5%, Space 7.3%
A free-to-play 90s-style bullet-hell shooter with high-res graphics, unlocked 60+ FPS, single-player campaign, and online co-op multiplayer!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Side Scroller 18.8%, Arcade 9.6%, Shooter 7.7%, 1980s 6.8%
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 33.4%, Retro 13.8%, Arcade 11.2%, Shooter 9.2%, 1980s 7%
In the year 2,000,000,009, a team of bounty hunters infiltrates a massive facility swarming with hostile AI. Can they find Zurd?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, Side Scroller 17.5%, Retro 12.8%, Arcade 11.4%, 1980s 6.2%
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 27.2%, Side Scroller 18.2%, Retro 10.7%, Arcade 9.2%, Space 7.8%
Thunder Tiger is a fast-paced side-scrolling shoot ’em up, blending 1980s arcade style with futuristic flair. Blast enemies, grab power-ups, and chase high scores in intense 2D stages. Classic retro vibe meets modern gameplay!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Side Scroller 20.4%, Arcade 11.6%, 1980s 7.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%
The year is 2051. Location: SATAZIUS, a long-abandoned planet. The cruiser Agano was on patrol when it was attacked and stricken by a confederacy of space pirates that had established a base on SATAZIUS. The pirates attacked the Agano intending to steal the assault ship ‘Trafalgar’ that was stowed aboard the Agano, but the Trafalgar made...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Side Scroller 17%, Arcade 9.1%, Robots 7.1%, Shooter 6.3%
The Rush is a horizontally scrolling shoot 'em up with graphics inspired by classic space shooters of the MSX. Buckle up and see if you have what it takes to master the highly adaptive Chameleon Quartz space fighter and single-handedly obliterate the alien invaders!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Side Scroller 20.3%, Arcade 10.8%, Shooter 8.6%, Space 6.3%
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 23.1%, Side Scroller 16.2%, Retro 7.5%, Robots 7.3%, Arcade 6.5%
Syder Reloaded revives the Syder series in this love-letter to 90s Amiga shmups with upgraded graphics and refined gameplay. Challenging levels, a fleet of ships and a motherload of alien invaders. Get back to your roots and curse at your monitor in this skills-first shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Side Scroller 14.5%, Arcade 10.5%, Retro 9.8%, Space 9.4%
Super simple 2D shooter game! Use the two types of shots to push forward.Kick out the swarming zakos and take on the powerful bosses.7 crazy worlds are waiting for your cat!?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Side Scroller 20.2%, Arcade 13.7%, Shooter 10.1%, Retro 8.8%
Horizontal old school 2D shooter where you play as a bounty hunter named Nada. Survive another night at your very risky job, save the space non-alignment colonies from police raid and get back home at one piece alive! 7 levels, loads of new-retro-feel SHMUP fun!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 19.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Side Scroller 12.2%, Arcade 8.4%, 1980s 6.6%
R-Type has returned! The legendary side-scroller is back and better than ever with beautifully rendered 3D graphics, exhilarating shoot-'em-up gameplay, and a multitude of stages, ships, and weapons that will allow you to conduct a symphony of destruction upon your foes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.4%, Side Scroller 23.2%, Arcade 13.2%, Shooter 9.9%, Space 8%
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 31.4%, Arcade 12.9%, Shooter 10.1%, Space 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%
A retro shooter with a new power: the power to become any ship.Lost in the depths of space, you are a being of pure psychic energy with the uncanny power to take over and control anything you see in order to survive.Built for PC, Enemy Mind lets you battle your way through 70+ waves of challenging enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Side Scroller 15%, Space 10.9%, Arcade 9.4%, Retro 9.3%
Reclaim the arcade. This is a high-octane space shooter where vibrant pixel art meets relentless alien armadas. Master your orbital defenses and survive the ultimate galactic onslaught.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Retro 13.8%, Arcade 12.4%, Old School 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31%, Side Scroller 19.2%, Arcade 14.7%, Shooter 10.4%, Space 7.7%
STURMWIND EX is a shoot-em up in the tradition of old arcade games. If it moves - shoot it!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, Side Scroller 17.7%, Arcade 10.7%, Retro 10.4%, Space 9.5%
Missile Dancer 2 is a new sprite scaler shmup that combines rail shooter and caravan STG.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 29.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Arcade 10.7%, Retro 10.2%, Shooter 6.9%
Killing zombies never gets old, but sometimes you just need a break. Get back to some serious old-school gaming with Syder Arcade! Syder Arcade is a love letter to Amiga games of the ‘90s, no coins, no upgrade grinding, just your tenacity and a motherload of alien invaders.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.9%, Arcade 11.6%, Side Scroller 10.3%, Space 7.3%, Retro 7.2%
Hyper-5 is a cinematic shmup inspired by classics from the “golden era” of the 90’s. Responding to a distress beacon, deep space scout ship Hyper-5 is drawn into a terrifying battle with an unknown enemy.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Side Scroller 19.9%, Arcade 11.7%, Shooter 8.6%, Sci-fi 7.8%
Pig Ship and the Giant Wolf is a classic Shoot'em Up with a 8btis monochrome aesthetic. Cross the 6 worlds full of enemies and defeat the Giant Wolf to save your brothers.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Side Scroller 14.9%, Arcade 9.9%, Retro 9.9%, 1980s 8.1%
In this Shoot'em, you fight against an alien swarm of pollinators taking over the system! With your laser beam, Blast through waves of enemies, traverse challenging puzzles, and reclaim control in this fast-paced shooter. Step up to the challenge and push back the alien invaders!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, Side Scroller 19%, Arcade 10.7%, Shooter 9.7%, Space 9.1%
In this simple riff on an arcade classic, released in 1983 for the ZX Spectrum by famed game developer/publisher Ocean Software, shoot the deadly Caterpilla as it weaves its way down the screen, while also contending with mushrooms that block the way, and a fearsome spider!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.1%, Retro 16.8%, Arcade 12.5%, Shooter 10%, 1980s 7.5%
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 18.7%, Retro 13.2%, Side Scroller 12.8%, Space 11.5%, Arcade 9.2%
Enjoy fast paced action in this retro inspired arcade ShootEm Up Style game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.9%, Arcade 16.3%, Retro 16.3%, Space 8.5%, Old School 7.4%
Embark on a thrilling journey as a space mercenary! Customize your ships with powerful weapons and modules, choose contracts and destinations, and battle enemy fleets and epic bosses. Your decisions shape the universe around you, so forge your path in this action-packed space shooter!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Side Scroller 17.6%, Arcade 12.4%, Shooter 9.2%, Space 8.5%
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 33.7%, Side Scroller 19.5%, Retro 11.4%, 1980s 8.4%, Shooter 7.7%
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 23.1%, Side Scroller 17.5%, Arcade 9.1%, Space 8.3%, Retro 8%
Master a modular arsenal and survive a biomechanical nightmare in this intense cinematic shmup. Face grotesque aberrations, unlock achievements, and conquer the hardcore mode. The first level of an expanding saga!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Side Scroller 20.6%, Arcade 9%, Shooter 7.6%, Space 6.6%
A single-stick arcade shoot 'em up inspired by the golden years of retro gaming. Blast to the synthwave beat to combine powerups and destroy waves of invaders. Complete missions, compete on leaderboards, discover secrets, and unlock over 80 unique ships from every era of gaming.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.1%, Side Scroller 19.3%, Arcade 10%, Space 6.4%, Shooter 6.4%
A quick and action paced retro styled arcade shooter, or shoot 'em up (shmup) if you like. Perfect to play in short chunks, like when you are waiting for big games to download.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Arcade 11.4%, 1980s 9.6%, Space 8.7%, Retro 8%
Space Strider is a 2D Sidescroller Shoot 'em up with Roguelite elements, where you beat hordes of enemies and defeat unique bosses. Unlock, upgrade and level up your Spaceships to become the ultimate Space Strider!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 23.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Side Scroller 14.2%, Arcade 8%, Retro 7.4%
Blast your way through a myriad of extra-terrestrial incursions in this arcade-style scrolling shooter! Pilot the ship Habroxia through 15 levels featuring intense boss fights, rescue missions, shifting perspectives, and untold surprises.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Side Scroller 18.5%, Arcade 13.8%, Shooter 10.1%, Retro 7.4%
A fast-paced, side-scrolling retro shooter where you play as “Blit" on a mission to rescue orb pods. Blast enemy swarms and face off against bosses in this bullet-hell shoot 'em up. Earn power-ups and get ready for fluid arcade action in a stylish world with an 80s synthwave soundtrack.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Side Scroller 18.1%, Retro 11.1%, 1980s 10.6%, Arcade 9.6%
A sci-fi retro side-scrolling shoot-em-up / rescue game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Side Scroller 16.8%, Arcade 11.1%, Shooter 8.3%, 1980s 8%
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 34.7%, Arcade 13.1%, Space 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, 1980s 8.1%
Speyarranoth is a classic sci-fi space asteroid shooter in 3D. You control the game using WASD and shoot with the space key. It's wonderful to just blast full speed through the asteroid fields lasers ablaze and enjoy the explosive light show.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35%, Side Scroller 22%, Arcade 12.4%, Space 10.9%, Sci-fi 8.3%
Bad Chicken is a retro styled sideway scrolling shoot-em-up inspired by the retro classics. It takes place in 8 locations in the Ferus system, each one with different challenges, and dangers.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Side Scroller 19.1%, Space 8.8%, Shooter 8.1%, Aliens 7.6%
『StanÇact』is a cute and sexy girl-on-girl SHOOT'EM UP. Mai, a military officer, is on her way to quell a riot, but the rioters and the military have teamed up and are on the rampage and the head of the military was the ringleader.Witness one woman's struggle to complete her mission amidst the chaos!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Side Scroller 18.3%, Arcade 8.8%, 1980s 7.8%, Shooter 7.4%
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: On-Rails Shooter 26.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Arcade 11%, Shooter 8.2%, Space 7%
Railgunners is a shooter built to highly customizable difficulty levels. Fight your way through hundreds of enemy ships, and help humanity fight back against the alien invasion!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, On-Rails Shooter 18.6% ★, Retro 10.3%, Arcade 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
You play as a young boy who dreams of being a famous astronaut who discovers alien worlds and life. One hot summer day, you fall asleep and into a terrifying dream made up of your worst childhood fears. Can you survive this nightmare of asteroids, space spiders, deadly skulls & more?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.2%, Arcade 14.8%, Old School 11.6%, Retro 11.2%, Space 9.9%
Stop the Saturnians is a shooter inspired by classic arcade games. Dodge enemy fire, destroy procedurally generated alien waves and fight massive bosses. Collect resources in the midst of combat to upgrade your ship or improve Earth's defenses. Protect yourself and the planet both!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Arcade 11%, Space 10.9%, Retro 8.8%, Old School 8.6%
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 40.9%, Arcade 17.1%, Retro 8.4%, Old School 8.1%, 1980s 7.2%
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 28.4%, Arcade 13.2%, Shooter 9.8%, Aliens 9.8%, Retro 8.8%
A classic style SHMUP in the tradition of 80's and 90's vertical scrolling shooters. Maximize your run and get to the top of the High-score Leaderboard. Can you achieve the rank of Fleet Admiral? It's a challenge. Visit our website for a free playable browser demo of the game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Arcade 13.1%, Shooter 10.6%, 1980s 8.5%, Aliens 7.3%
Inspired by classic Commodore 64 and arcade games, Promethium is a hard-as-nails retro inspired side-scrolling shoot-em-up that takes place over numerous levels that get harder and harder. If you’re after a nice calm casual game this isn’t it!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.8%, Side Scroller 18.3%, Arcade 11.9%, Retro 11.5%, Shooter 9.1%
In this classic shooting gallery, originally released for Commodore home computers in 1984, try to rack up as many points as you can by shooting ducks, bunnies, owls, and plates. Watch out for the ducks who spring to live and fly down to try and eat your bullets!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 28.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Retro 13.2%, Arcade 7%, Shooter 6.8%
