60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade, Action, Shooter.
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!
Space Warpster
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.
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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!
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.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 19.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Side Scroller 12.2%, Arcade 8.4%, 1980s 6.6%
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 15.3%, Side Scroller 13.2%, Flight 11.6%, Bullet Hell 11.3%, 1980s 8.9%
In the year 2073, the Skolovan Empire attacked and subdued planet Earth. The rebels gathered technology from whatever they could to build a prototype ship, the Dominus Solaris. Now it's up to you, the ship's sole pilot, to fight and liberate the Earth from the usurpers.
Why similar: Hero Shooter 15.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 11.6%, Bullet Hell 10.6%, Side Scroller 9.9%, Flight 9%
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 31.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 12.5%, Bullet Hell 11.7%, Side Scroller 9.9%, Shooter 6.8%
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: On-Rails Shooter 37% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Flight 13.3%, Shooter 8.6%, Arcade 7.6%
Fly and fight through the vibrant universe of Liquid Space Dimension in this retro-inspired action shooter! As Sid Seaburn, pilot of the Star Drifter, master a wide range mechanics like drifting, laser beams, and torpedoes to get the highest score possible and stop the evil general Ra-Baba!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 37.2% ★, Flight 14.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Shooter 8.2%, Arcade 7.8%
You are the last pilot standing against an enemy fleet. Upgrade your starfighter, face epic bosses, and survive the chaos of space battles. Astro Flame: Starfighter is a fast-paced arcade shoot ‘em up in the spirit of the classics.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 38.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Flight 11.9%, Shooter 6.2%
Take to the skies in this 2D depiction of World War 2 in the 1940's. You will be constantly under attack from Enemy war birds hell bent on taking you down.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 27.6% ★, Flight 12.3%, Bullet Hell 11.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.1%, 1980s 7.7%
Classic scrolling shooter with modern graphics. You are self-aware AI. You were created on space military station developing weapons. Now your goal is to break out of the lab and win your freedom.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 33.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 13.3%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Shooter 7.6%, Arcade 6.6%
Older Neptune and friends shoot and slash through enemies of Gamindustri in this rail shooter!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 39.8% ★, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.9%, Arcade 9.3%, Action 5.5%
In this retro space shooter you will have the opportunity to take control of a space fighter and crush waves of enemies. Show all your agility and reaction!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Flight 17.5%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Shooter 9.3%, Arcade 7.7%
SPACEMAN is a short, nostalgic, retro Shoot-Em-Up
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 25.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Side Scroller 9.8%, 1980s 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%
Inspired by old NES games, Ragnar is a 2D run-and-gun action platformer that will be difficulty and fair. We would like to bring back the classic and retro feel to modern platforms and a new generation of gamers.
Why similar: Hero Shooter 29.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Side Scroller 12.6%, Shooter 8.2%, Arcade 7%
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 16.6%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Side Scroller 11%, Shooter 9%, Arcade 8.5%
Dodge, shoot and free the galaxy of the evil space mega corp. Use a variety of different weapons and spaceships, each with different playstyles to overcome many challenging levels.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 25.9% ★, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.1%, Flight 10.3%, Arcade 8.5%
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 17.6%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Side Scroller 15.6%, Shooter 10.3%, Arcade 8.9%
A Bullet Hell Rail Shooter where you get shot to survive. Engage enemies and absorb their bullets as “seconds of life” by switching to the right color frequency. Thus, surviving long enough to break the time loop you’re trapped in and complete the ENTIRE adventure before the countdown gets to zero.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 34.5% ★, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.3%, Flight 13.2%, Arcade 7%
A shortform heart-pounding 3D shmuplike. Level up your mouse dexterity and see what lies beyond the grid...
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 32% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%, Bullet Hell 13%, 1980s 8.5%, Shooter 7.5%
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 17.7%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Side Scroller 16.5%, Shooter 9.9%, Arcade 8.1%
Blast through corrupted worlds in this HD remaster of a cult classic! Xenocider is a third-person rail shooter inspired by arcade classics and presented in nostalgic 32-bit style!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 37.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Flight 15.4%, Shooter 12%, Arcade 6.5%
Reflect the Light, Listen to the Stars. A celestial reflection action game based on the masterpiece Pictures at an Exhibition.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 39.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Shooter 9.1%, Arcade 8%
Spitfire – Moonpie’s Mission is a side-scrolling rail shooter with a musical twist and intense boss battles. Equip your loyal alpaca, Moonpie, with a rainbow snot cannon and dive into epic battles against an evil alien parasite. The fate of the planet is in Moonpie’s hooves!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 40.2% ★, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Side Scroller 13.2%, Arcade 8.4%, Old School 7%
Classic multi-directional (360°) shoot 'em up. Navigate your UFO through hazardous environments with dangerous enemies and beat huge bosses!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 29.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 11.6%, Bullet Hell 10.5%, Side Scroller 10%, Shooter 6.3%
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: Bullet Hell 17.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Side Scroller 13.4%, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 10.2%
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: On-Rails Shooter 26% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Arcade 7.5%, Shooter 7.3%
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 17.6%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Side Scroller 13.5%, Robots 8.8%, Shooter 7.9%
Immerse yourself in a 2D pixel style game where you control a spaceship against enemy motherships. Your mission: destroy their towers with accurate shots. Face constant attacks and dodge asteroids, satellites and black holes. Beat levels to face more challenging enemies.
Why similar: Hero Shooter 23% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 13.6%, Bullet Hell 10.8%, Flight 9.9%, 1980s 8.2%
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 35.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Side Scroller 11.2%, Shooter 9%, Arcade 8.2%
Missile Dancer 2 is a new sprite scaler shmup that combines rail shooter and caravan STG.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 43.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Arcade 8.9%, Shooter 8.4%, 1980s 5.7%
Pilot the Ultra Imposer drone and eradicate the enemy army with your blasters or lock-on to multiple enemy targets and unleash a barrage of seeker missile destruction. Ultra Imposer is a third-person VR-only shooter action game on rails with unique gameplay and boss battles!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 33.8% ★, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Flight 14.7%, Shooter 9.7%, Arcade 9%
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 19.3%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Shooter 12.6%, 1980s 12.3%, Arcade 12.1%
In this sideways scrolling shmup, take control of your spaceship and navigate through vibrant pixelated environments filled with hordes of enemy spacecraft. Upgrade your ship and weapons, dodge enemy fire while blasting through each stage. Emerge victorious as the ultimate space pilot!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Bullet Hell 18%, Side Scroller 16.2%, Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 9.2%
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 17.9%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Side Scroller 12.6%, 1980s 11.6%, Shooter 10%
Take your chance and feel like 10 again.😊To start let's meet this retro cutie.🚀 River Rush is reminiscent of an old vertically scrolling shoot’em up games.🚀 If you remember them, it's time to catch up with nostalgia. Or your father's nostalgia.😉 Board in and have some fun.👨🚀
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18%, 1980s 16.1%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Flight 11.8%, Arcade 8.4%
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 40.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Shooter 8%, Retro 7%, 1980s 6.3%
A shoot'em up inspired by the 16-bit classics of the genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Side Scroller 14.1%, Flight 13.9%, Arcade 10%, Old School 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: On-Rails Shooter 39.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Shooter 9.9%, Arcade 9.1%, Futuristic 4.8%
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: Bullet Hell 17.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Shooter 9.4%, 1980s 7.7%
Escape From Inferno is a top-down shooter where you play as an angel named Lordrid to escape Hell. There are 10 stages and your goal is to survive the hordes of enemies until there are none left.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 30.8% ★, Hero Shooter 27.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%, Shooter 9.2%, Arcade 8.5%
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: Bullet Hell 16.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Side Scroller 13.3%, 1980s 9.3%, Robots 9.2%
Wild Blue Skies reimagines the classic on-rail adventures of the '90s. Join Bowie Stray and the Blue Bombers as they soar through the skies on a mission to save the world in this action-packed, nostalgic journey!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 38.6% ★, Flight 15.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.5%, Shooter 9%, Arcade 8.2%
Sidescrolling Shoot’em’up that will transport you back into the 90s (and space).
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Side Scroller 13.8%, 1980s 11.5%, Shooter 8.8%
A 2D kawaii shooter where you build powerful Mechas from space scrap to conquer planets and defeat epic bosses in an interplanetary war.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 33.2% ★, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 12%, Shooter 10.1%, Arcade 9.6%
Be shot and shoot back! Rule reversal type Shmup "Return Ace"What you have been given is the power to take advantage of the oncoming malice and return it.Please enjoy the unique sense of incompatibility, tension, and striking that the experience of bullet energy weaves.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, 1980s 12.9%, Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 9.5%
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 15.3%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, 1980s 11.9%, Side Scroller 11.9%, Shooter 8.8%
"Mikaira (Archived)" is a 2D, shoot 'em up, side scroller. You can shoot through enemies with guns, bust through them with superpowers, or dodge your way through their attacks.
Why similar: Hero Shooter 32.8% ★, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Side Scroller 13.9%, Shooter 7.5%
PewPew! - move, shoot and upgrade!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 30.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 12.9%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, 1980s 8.9%, Shooter 8%
Incredible drive, endless ammunition and Kate's “caring” support, and ahead - a horde of enemies eager to destroy humanity. Will you be able to stop them? A 3D rail shooter inspired by classic arcade machines with the addition of modern mechanics and online leaderboards.. It won't be boring.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 33.1% ★, Flight 13.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.6%, Bullet Hell 11.1%, Arcade 7%
Royal Odyssey is a retro-style arcade space shooter where you pilot Prince Zayven’s ship through a deadly asteroid storm, blasting your way to survival.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, 1980s 13.2%, Side Scroller 9%, Futuristic 8.5%
In this classic retro arcade-style space shooter, you'll embark on a thrilling adventure through the cosmos, battling against an onslaught of alien invaders and formidable bosses. With its pixel graphics and pulse-pounding soundtrack, Xappy Ship is a love letter to the classic space shooters.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 49.1% ★, Shooter 10.2%, Arcade 8.5%, 1980s 8.1%, Action 4.4%
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 22.2%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Side Scroller 15.4%, 1980s 8.6%, Arcade 8.5%
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 16%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Side Scroller 14%, 1980s 10.6%, Shooter 9.1%
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 17.1%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Side Scroller 15%, Shooter 9.9%, Comedy 7%
SkyThrone is a vertical shooter in which you have to defend the Earth from invading space invaders. You are a sexy girl commander who, from childhood, learned to achieve her goal at any cost. This skill came in handy when entering the military and subsequent promotion.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 38.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Arcade 9.8%, 1980s 9.6%
Take on the challenge and face off against a rogue AI bent on enslaving humanity! Strap on your VR headset, step into the boots of a Galactic Ranger, and tear through waves of robots with explosive blasters, devastating shotguns, and an insane arsenal — just like classic arcade shooters!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 27.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 11.3%, Bullet Hell 10.8%, Old School 7.8%, Robots 7.4%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Arcade 11.4%, Shooter 10.5%, Futuristic 8.6%
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 18.4%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, 1980s 15.5%, Side Scroller 14.6%, Arcade 8.2%
NectorX is an arcade rail shooter where you control a spaceship and fight against rogue machines that cross your path.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 51.3% ★, Flight 12%, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 10.4%, Action 3.8%
ATOMIC GUARDIANS is a fully CO-OP arcade retro shoot 'em up, where one player flies the ship, and the other player mans the shields. Fight your way through a never ending horde of Brutal Bosses, Alien Monsters and Gigantic Asteroids as you rack up a new world-wide high score. Play with up to three friends, and see how long you can last!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 10.2%, Futuristic 8.9%
Voidstorm is an on-rails shooter in space with twin stick controls. Fight epic space battles against fleets of enemies, engage and destroy capital ships, evade through narrow passages and save the federation together with your wingmates.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 50% ★, Flight 8.8%, Arcade 8.3%, Bullet Hell 6.5%, Space 6.4%
