Games Like SPACEMAN

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: Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, On-Rails Shooter 14.7% ★, Side Scroller 10.9%, Retro 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%

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 28.7%, Side Scroller 12.8%, 1990's 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Retro 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 24.2%, Retro 11.4%, Side Scroller 10.2%, 1990's 9.5%, 1980s 8.9%

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 31.2%, Side Scroller 14.1%, Retro 10.8%, Aliens 8.2%, 1980s 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 26.7%, Side Scroller 13.9%, 1990's 9.2%, 1980s 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%

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 28%, Retro 14.8%, Side Scroller 14.6%, Aliens 6.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%

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 32.7%, Side Scroller 13%, Retro 10.9%, 1980s 9.7%, 1990's 9.4%

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 28% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, 1990's 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%, Arcade 6.4%

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 29.7%, Side Scroller 14.1%, 1990's 11.6%, Retro 8.8%, Arcade 8.5%

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 26.7%, Side Scroller 13.4%, 1980s 9.5%, 1990's 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%

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 26.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Side Scroller 10%, Aliens 8.7%, Retro 6.3%

Blast off for a retro shoot’em up experience filled with clever twists and secrets!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32%, Side Scroller 17.8%, 1990's 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 8%, Arcade 7.3%

Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.3%, Side Scroller 13.4%, Action 11%, 1990's 10.6%, Arcade 9%

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 25.3%, Side Scroller 13.7%, 1990's 9%, 1980s 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 7%

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 35.3%, Retro 14.4%, 1980s 8.8%, Arcade 7.2%, Aliens 7.1%

Missile Dancer 2 is a new sprite scaler shmup that combines rail shooter and caravan STG.

Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 32.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Retro 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%, Arcade 6.6%

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 22.5%, 1980s 11.8%, 1990's 11.7%, Arcade 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%

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 31.9%, Retro 13.5%, Side Scroller 12.9%, Action 10%, 1980s 7.9%

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 22%, Retro 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Shooter 8.9%, 1980s 8.1%

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 27.2%, 1990's 10%, 1980s 10%, Action 9.5%, Aliens 7.9%

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 25.9%, Side Scroller 13.4%, Retro 11.5%, 1980s 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%

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 19.1%, Retro 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Side Scroller 9%, 1990's 8.5%

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 22.7%, 1990's 11.6%, 1980s 11.1%, Side Scroller 11%, Aliens 8.7%

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 33.6%, Side Scroller 19.6%, Retro 12.4%, Arcade 8.4%, 1990's 8.1%

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 28.9%, Side Scroller 12.8%, 1990's 10.3%, Action 9.9%, Arcade 8.5%

Jump into this new battle in this new side-scrolling shoot’em-up, face enemies and obstacles from every corner of the Milkdromeda Galaxy and encounter strange fun transformations that change the way the game plays.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, 1990's 13.5%, Side Scroller 12.4%, Retro 11.6%, Aliens 9.3%

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 31.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Retro 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 8%, 1980s 5.6%

Classic 2D shoot em up with updated graphics. Dodge a storm of bullets as you blast through space shooting hordes of enemies. Collect powerups to survive against fearsome bosses. Pilot a suicide runner as you fight to unravel the mystery of what is destroying the universe.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.5%, Retro 12.8%, Action 10%, 1990's 9.7%, Side Scroller 9.7%

『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 28.7%, Side Scroller 13%, 1990's 10.3%, 1980s 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%

A shoot'em up inspired by the 16-bit classics of the genre.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Side Scroller 13.4%, Retro 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, 1990's 8.3%

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 23.9%, Side Scroller 11.1%, 1990's 10.9%, Retro 10.5%, 1980s 10.5%

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%, 1990's 13.8%, 1980s 13.3%, Retro 9.7%, Arcade 7.6%

Blast off for a retro arcade experience in RedRaptor, a vertical shoot’em up inspired by genre classics of the ’90s!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.5%, 1990's 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Retro 9.6%, Shooter 6.2%

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 34.7%, Retro 17.9%, 1980s 9.6%, Arcade 8.2%, Shooter 7.8%

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 27.9%, On-Rails Shooter 21.2% ★, Retro 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Action 7.4%

A sci-fi retro side-scrolling shoot-em-up / rescue game.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Side Scroller 12.3%, 1990's 10.2%, 1980s 10.1%, Arcade 7.2%

Blast away in this pure retro-styled shooter and battle through tons of dangerous levels and manic boss fights.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Retro 19%, 1980s 18%, Action 11%, Aliens 9.4%

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 35.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Arcade 8.8%, 1980s 8.4%, Shooter 8.2%

ZPF is a retro-inspired horizontal shooter for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive. Blast your way through a cosmic gauntlet of epic boss battles, addictive scoring, and hidden secrets in a thrilling arcade-style adventure through fantasy, sci-fi, and alien-themed worlds.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, 1990's 12.8%, Side Scroller 12.6%, Aliens 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%

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 30.1%, Side Scroller 16%, Arcade 7.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%, 1980s 7.2%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, On-Rails Shooter 11.8% ★, 1990's 10.3%, 1980s 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%

I.F.O is an old school LCD-style shoot'em up game. You have to shoot UFOs using a classic aircraft and save the animals which kidnapped by the aliens. Let's save the Earth from the aliens! You are the last hero of the world.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34%, 1980s 13.8%, Retro 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Aliens 9.2%

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 29.5%, Side Scroller 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, 1980s 6.8%, 1990's 6.8%

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 44.8%, Retro 17.1%, Arcade 11.5%, Action 9.7%, 2D 7.5%

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 31.5%, Side Scroller 14.5%, Retro 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Arcade 6.5%

Image Striker is a 2D vertical scroll shooting game.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.6%, Retro 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Shooter 8.3%, 1990's 7.9%

Building on the legacy of R-Type Dimensions and R-Type Dimensions EX, Dimensions III has been completely re-envisioned with cutting-edge visuals and sounds, expanded gameplay modes, and a range of new features designed to deliver the most definitive modern edition of R-Type’s classic era.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.3%, Side Scroller 17.1%, 1990's 8.1%, Shooter 7.2%, Aliens 6.1%

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 30.2%, Aliens 11.5%, Retro 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Arcade 8.6%

Raioh is a retro style shot and bomb style vertical scroll shmup.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.7%, 1990's 14.4%, Action 13.1%, Shooter 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%

Welcome to Shooter Heaven! The classic Telenet Japan & Wolf Team shooters are back! Note: The “Telenet Shooting Collection Launcher” is a free game launcher that lets you play titles from Telenet Japan and Wolf Team. The games themselves are not included with the launcher.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.1%, 1990's 16.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Shooter 10.1%, Action 9.3%

Choose your spaceship and defeat the alien threat that comes from the Moon. Blast your way crushing, ripping apart and exploding hostile aliens that are taking control of powerful weapons and military technology from Earth. Find the entity that controls the threat and make it explode into blood.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Side Scroller 10.9%, 1990's 10.8%, Aliens 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%

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 35.3%, 1980s 13.2%, Action 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Arcade 10.2%

Cyberpunk 3776 harkens back to the glory days of arcade shoot-em-ups. It all begins on a postapocalyptic earth and proceeds into space. Your journey will be a metaphor about life and death, a road that every person has to walk down alone. The only choices you get while on your path to the inevitable end: keep your head up high or forfeit.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Side Scroller 12.4%, Retro 10%, 1990's 8.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%

The alien invaders have launched their final offensive on an already crippled Terra. Only one brave pilot can turn the tide of war. Cyber Seraph is a boss focused vertical shoot 'em up with unlockable abilities.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 55.8%, 2D 10.9%, Action 10.7%, Side Scroller 7.3%, Retro 6.2%

COTTOn Boomerang, the explosive and timeless witch girl shooting game, is finally back! There are team battles this time! Take full advantage of all the amplified action and push forward!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.9%, 1990's 14.3%, Side Scroller 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Retro 9.1%

DRUNKEN BARON is a fast-paced 2D arcade shooter inspired by classic flappy-style games. Keep your plane in the air by tapping the button, fly through chaotic corridors, shoot invading aliens, drop bombs, and survive as long as you can!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, 1990's 12.8%, Side Scroller 12.7%, Action 12%, Arcade 9.5%

Set in the Pumpkin Kingdom which has lost its national treasure—the "Bluewater Willow," this brain-stimulating action-shooter follows Cotton, a witch with the biggest appetite in the universe, and Appli, the most tomboyish girl in the royal family.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.9%, 1990's 14.3%, Side Scroller 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Retro 9.1%

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 28.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Side Scroller 10.8%, Retro 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%

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 30.4%, Side Scroller 16.1%, Arcade 7.6%, 1980s 7.2%, Shooter 7.1%

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 44.2%, Arcade 11.3%, 1980s 9.3%, Retro 9%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%