60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, 2D, Shooter, Retro.
Defend the Little Spaceman Dudes from aliens! Blast waves of Alien Abductors and UFOs across 50 challenging levels in this fast-paced ’80s-style arcade space shooter.
Super Arcade Boy in Goodbye Greenies
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.
Super Arcade Boy in Defender of Planet Earth
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.
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: Bullet Time 13% ★, Bullet Hell 10.7%, 1980s 10.5%, Shooter 9.1%, Modern 8.9%
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: Bullet Hell 12.5%, Side Scroller 11.7%, 1980s 11.5%, Retro 11.3%, Shooter 10%
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: Side Scroller 14.4%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Retro 10.8%, 1980s 10.4%, Aliens 10.3%
Time to bug out and blast back in this arcade shooter packed with waves of insects and UFOs. Fight through 50 challenging stages, grab power-ups, and chase the high score.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 16%, Bullet Time 13.5% ★, 1980s 12%, Shooter 11.2%, Arcade 9.5%
A side scrolling side-on shooter from the depths of a long-lost arcade cabinet where you take the role of a UFO on the hunt for human prey! Capture them alive with your tractor beam and pull them into your saucer while unleashing your heat ray upon tanks, planes, and all manner of military might!
Why similar: 1980s 21.8%, Aliens 19.9%, Side Scroller 15.1%, Bullet Hell 11.2%, Old School 9.6%
Space Mash is a bullet-hell shooter in the retro style of the earliest arcade games. To help beginners, older players and those with a motor impairment, there are five levels of slow-down that can be activated at any time during game play.
Why similar: Bullet Time 19.6% ★, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Side Scroller 17.9%, Shooter 11%, Retro 7.9%
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: Bullet Hell 16.1%, Shooter 14.2%, 1980s 13.1%, Aliens 11.9%, Arcade 10.9%
ITZO is a retro style scrolling shooter and bullet hell game where you play as the best (and most ruthless) agent in space: ITZO! You have the mission to prevent an incoming interplanetary conflict… How are you going to do it? Easy. With bullets, destruction, chaos and no diplomacy!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24%, Shooter 14.4%, Space 12.6%, Retro 11.5%, Arcade 10.2%
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: Shooter 17%, Retro 14.1%, Arcade 10.8%, 1980s 10.7%, Aliens 9.8%
In the vast depths of space, lies a man with a dark past. Setting himself apart from that old life, and seeking justice against wrongdoing instead of being the cause of it, Captain Righteous uses the Freedom Fighter, his trusty space fighter to search for and combat the evil Captain Buster!
Why similar: 1980s 16.7%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Shooter 11.4%, Retro 9.6%, Arcade 9.6%
A high-definition arcade shooter blending old-school action with modern polish. Battle across the Solar System, upgrade your weapons, and unlock tougher challenges in Nemesis Mode - all set to a hypnotic, retro-electro soundtrack.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.7%, Retro 14.3%, Old School 14.2%, Shooter 12.3%, Side Scroller 11.3%
1982 is a FREE retro inspired blasta-thon that will test your gaming skills to the max.
Why similar: 1980s 18.8%, Retro 18.6%, Arcade 13.4%, Shooter 12.3%, Bullet Hell 10.9%
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 18.2%, Side Scroller 17.3%, Shooter 10.8%, 1980s 8.7%, Aliens 8.2%
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: Side Scroller 18.8%, Retro 16.6%, Shooter 12.6%, Aliens 10.9%, Arcade 9.6%
A desolate and derelict station has been uncovered. You've been tasked with investigating, only to find the station's automated defenses are still active! How is it still... "alive"? Pilot your ship and find out! Can you make it out... "alive"? This helps me get through school! Hope you enjoy!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21%, Side Scroller 16.6%, Space 16.3%, Arcade 12.3%, Retro 9.9%
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: Bullet Hell 17.1%, Side Scroller 15.9%, Aliens 13.1%, Shooter 11.4%, Space 8.6%
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: Bullet Hell 16.2%, Side Scroller 15.1%, 1980s 12.1%, Shooter 10.6%, Retro 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 17.7%, Side Scroller 14.5%, 1980s 10.8%, Shooter 9.4%, Retro 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: Bullet Hell 15.8%, 1980s 13.8%, Side Scroller 12.9%, Retro 10.7%, Shooter 10.4%
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: Bullet Hell 18%, 1980s 17.7%, Side Scroller 15.6%, Retro 11.8%, Arcade 8.7%
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: Bullet Hell 19.9%, Side Scroller 18.2%, Shooter 13%, Arcade 10.3%, 1980s 9.3%
A brutal Bullet Hell arcade experience where 20 SECONDS is all you get to WIN. Dodge cows, tentacles & asteroids while grabbing space tokens in pure chaos. Are you ready to complete the most intense space mission ever??
Why similar: Bullet Time 19.7% ★, Bullet Hell 18%, Arcade 14.2%, Aliens 12.2%, Retro 10.8%
Blast away in this pure retro-styled shooter and battle through tons of dangerous levels and manic boss fights.
Why similar: 1980s 23.5%, Retro 19.2%, Aliens 14.1%, Shooter 13%, Action 8.8%
Can "Super Meteor" save the universe from the space debris created by the development of space by the people of Earth?
Why similar: Space 14.9%, Bullet Hell 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, Aliens 10.7%, Sci-fi 10.5%
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: Bullet Hell 19.3%, 1980s 13.4%, Aliens 12.8%, Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 9.8%
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: Side Scroller 16.3%, Retro 12%, Arcade 11.1%, 1980s 9.3%, Shooter 9.1%
Spacejack a UFO and turn alien tech against its owners across 49 action-packed stages. Use black holes, nukes, slow-mo, and more to survive escalating waves and save the planet.
Why similar: Aliens 15.8%, Shooter 11.9%, Bullet Hell 10.9%, 1980s 10.9%, Arcade 10%
PRISMIDIA: Spirit of the Rift is a sci-fi shoot 'em up game in the style of arcade classics. Dodge barrages of attacks, survive bullet hell bosses, and save Prismidia!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.7%, Aliens 13.3%, Shooter 13%, Arcade 10%, Retro 8.6%
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: Bullet Hell 17.7%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Shooter 11.6%, Retro 11.1%, Arcade 10.1%
Retro arcade shooter inspired by classic 80's games Fast-paced side-scrolling shoot ’em up with looping battlefields, relentless enemy waves, tactical shields, power-ups and hyperspace jumps
Why similar: 1980s 19.6%, Side Scroller 18.4%, Arcade 12.5%, Bullet Hell 9.8%, Shooter 9.6%
Mashup of classic arcade games.
Why similar: Bullet Time 25.7% ★, 1980s 12.4%, Arcade 10%, Space 9.1%, Bullet Hell 8.7%
WE HAVE ALIENS, YOU DON'T—Blast Martian invaders and flying saucers across 30 stages with robotic voice effects. Use your destructible shield, rescue army men for bonus points, and chase the high score.
Why similar: 1980s 15.1%, Aliens 14.4%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 9.9%, Retro 7.3%
To bring you the old school 2D space arcade feeling in a modern look and feel. Whether you like the hard core style of the old days, or you have become the more lay back type, shoot your way home at the fun rate for you. Upgrade your ship on the way home, to get ready for the final battle. Have fun!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.7%, 1980s 17.5%, Aliens 12.8%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 9.7%
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: Bullet Hell 18.3%, Aliens 15%, Side Scroller 14.9%, Shooter 12.9%, Retro 7.3%
It's a bullet-hell spaceship shooter. Can you survive the battlefield? Let's prove your shooting skills!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.6%, Side Scroller 17.2%, 1980s 13.4%, Shooter 12.1%, Space 9.6%
Welcome aboard The C0RE! A fun, fast action dodger in space where you have to deflect bullets and capture as many powerups as you can! The C0RE has POWERUPS, MODES, A SKIN SHOP, LEADERBOARDS, and soooo much more!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.8%, Bullet Time 25.3% ★, Arcade 15.7%, Retro 14.6%, Action 11.6%
Sidescrolling Shoot’em’up that will transport you back into the 90s (and space).
Why similar: Bullet Hell 15.7%, Side Scroller 15.5%, 1980s 13.9%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 8.5%
STURMWIND EX is a shoot-em up in the tradition of old arcade games. If it moves - shoot it!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19%, Side Scroller 16.1%, Retro 11.8%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 10.3%
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: Bullet Hell 15.8%, 1980s 13.9%, Aliens 13.4%, Retro 11.2%, Shooter 10.1%
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 19.8%, Side Scroller 15.8%, Shooter 14.1%, Arcade 11.8%, Space 9%
Alien attackers from the Izar system are invading Earth! Battle the extraterrestrial menace in endless waves in this tribute to classic alien 'invader' shooters from the late '70s and early '80s. Aim for the high score by destroying the evil alien monsters!
Why similar: Aliens 17.8%, Arcade 16.5%, Shooter 16.3%, 1980s 12.4%, Space 8.2%
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: Side Scroller 14.5%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, 1980s 10.4%, Retro 10.1%, Aliens 9%
This is a retro space shooting game, where you only fight against the strongest enemy. There are 15 unique bosses in the game, and players need to use different weapons and strategies to defeat them. Dedicated to you who are both challengers and retro game lovers.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.7%, Aliens 15.2%, Shooter 14.7%, Arcade 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%
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: Bullet Hell 19.2%, Shooter 15.8%, 1980s 15.2%, Arcade 13.9%, Action 9.4%
In this side-scrolling egg-em-up, released in 1984, take on the role of Percy as he struggles to build a nest and feed his needy offspring. Contains both the Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum versions of the game.
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.2%, Retro 20.9%, 1980s 15.2%, Arcade 13.8%, Old School 7.8%
Up for some retro arcade action? Extra weapons, upgrades, smart bombs etc are your favorite tools? Then this great arcade clone is for you! Survive waves of evil creatures in this fantastic, fast paced side scroller. If you like games like Defender, Data Storm or Drop Zone, you will LOVE Fairy Fire!
Why similar: Side Scroller 15.4%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Shooter 12.4%, Bullet Time 12.3% ★, Retro 11.4%
Classic 80s inspired shooter
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.5%, Shooter 13.9%, 1980s 11.8%, Aliens 11%, Arcade 10.6%
Get ready to face the lands of Deitra. Choose your class and fight to change your destiny.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 15.5%, Bullet Time 15.4% ★, Aliens 14.5%, 1980s 13%, Retro 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: Bullet Hell 20.8%, Side Scroller 19.1%, Shooter 13.5%, Arcade 10.8%, 1980s 9.7%
Use quick reflexes and sharp aim to simultaneously blow up enemies and block alike in this satisfying retro style action brick breaker! The third installment in the Game Buddy series that faithfully recreates the look, sounds, and feel of classic late 80's handheld games!
Why similar: 1980s 21.4%, Arcade 14.6%, Old School 14.5%, Retro 10.1%, Action 10%
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: Bullet Hell 18.9%, Side Scroller 16.2%, Shooter 10.2%, Arcade 9.2%, 1980s 9.1%
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: Side Scroller 18.4%, 1980s 13%, Shooter 12.7%, Aliens 12%, Arcade 10%
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: Retro 15.1%, Space 12.4%, 1980s 12.4%, Side Scroller 11.7%, Shooter 10.3%
Zenvader is a super retro shooter mixed with roguelite elements. Dodge the barrage of bullets, improve your unit, and try to defeat the Alien King!
Why similar: 1980s 16.2%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Aliens 15.1%, Retro 12.3%, Shooter 11.2%
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: Bullet Hell 21.4%, 1980s 15.9%, Shooter 14.2%, Arcade 10.8%, Old School 7.9%
A wormhole has opened up letting aliens terrorize your city. Pilot your spacecraft and destroy the aliens using flamethrowers, missiles, gatling guns, shockwaves, and more!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.9%, Aliens 17.3%, Side Scroller 17%, Arcade 12.2%, Space 8%
A Uniquely Radicalized Adventure Every Flight!
Why similar: Bullet Time 17.1% ★, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Side Scroller 11.1%, 1980s 10.8%, Aliens 10.7%
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: Side Scroller 20.4%, Aliens 15.3%, Retro 13.6%, 1980s 13%, Shooter 9%
A shmup without shooting. Reflect the bullets with one of your two shields. Bite-sized arcade action. Cover humankind's retreat and make it count.
Why similar: Side Scroller 15.7%, Bullet Hell 11.2%, Arcade 10.9%, Retro 9.9%, Space 9.8%
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: Bullet Hell 17.3%, Retro 16.2%, Arcade 12.4%, Old School 10.9%, Shooter 10.5%
