60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Arcade, Shooter, Shoot 'Em Up.
The space duel that started it all, reinvented. Vector ships, a planet that pulls you in, torpedoes, phaser and hyperspace. An adaptation of the 1980s MS-DOS version of the legendary Spacewar! (PDP-1, 1962). 1 to 4 players, local and online, friends or bots. CRT neon, pure inertia.
Stars of Strife
Shoot, dodge, and survive your way through unique bosses and swarms of enemies in this Galaga inspired arcade shooter where the fate of a galaxy rests in your hands.
Splicer
Blast enemies, get ship upgrades and defeat bosses in this arcade inspired space bullet hell
Shoot, dodge, and survive your way through unique bosses and swarms of enemies in this Galaga inspired arcade shooter where the fate of a galaxy rests in your hands.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Action 17.6%, Shooter 15.6%, Arcade 15.6%, 1980s 12.6%
Blast enemies, get ship upgrades and defeat bosses in this arcade inspired space bullet hell
Why similar: 1980s 18.2%, Simulation 16.6%, Arcade 16.1%, Shooter 15.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%
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 27.7%, Shooter 15.5%, Arcade 13.6%, Retro 11.9%, 1980s 11.6%
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 30.6%, Shooter 15.1%, Arcade 12.9%, 1980s 11.5%, Action 10.9%
Zombies are attacking your record store! Throw classic albums and compact discs at the approaching horde. But hey, you're still on the clock, so get those records put away!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Shooter 16.5%, Arcade 14.5%, 1980s 14.3%, Action 11.7%
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 20.9%, Arcade 20.9%, Shooter 17.4%, 1980s 15.4%, Action 12.5%
In this retro arcade hit, you control a laser gun and have to shoot asteroids, bombs and other objects to collect points and ensure your survival
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, 1980s 14%, Shooter 10.8%, Simulation 10.5%, Arcade 10.3%
Clear the asteroid field before the Corpos hunt you down with their AI weaponry!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Shooter 15.4%, 1980s 14.7%, Action 14%, Top-Down 9.6%
Space & Pixels is a top-down space shooter with classic gameplay. Battle through each level, blast lots of enemies, upgrade your ship's firepower, and uncover the truth behind your dangerous mission.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28%, Action 19.8%, Shooter 18.3%, Arcade 18.3%, Top-Down 8.8%
Lock On. Light Up. Lay Waste. Demon Protocol is a retro arcade space shooter with 25 waves of relentless enemies, 4 brutal bosses, and power-ups to keep you fighting. Choose your difficulty and see how far you can push before the demons win.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30%, Shooter 19.4%, Action 19.1%, Arcade 14.1%, Top-Down 8.2%
Take control of a hyper radical super-powered gunboat, and battle enemy drones through intense naval warfare! With stunning retro graphics, and chaotic enemy AI, this game will keep you on the edge of your seat! Prepare for waves of enemies, and unleash your thunder!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Simulation 15.3%, 1980s 14.1%, Shooter 13.3%, Arcade 12.7%
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 25.4%, Action 16.7%, Shooter 16.4%, Arcade 15.5%, 1980s 14%
Image Striker is a 2D vertical scroll shooting game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, Shooter 16.5%, 1980s 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, Retro 8.1%
Super Psy Penguin is a Cyber Penguin Hero Simulator in which you play a realistic Cyber Penguin, giving you the power to save the galaxy! The game is inspired by Parodius and Xenon-II and many other Shmups from our childhoods.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.2%, Shooter 20.4%, Arcade 17.7%, Action 12.9%, Simulation 6.1%
Neon Shooter is a fast-paced dual stick style shooter that is full of neon colors, bright particle effects, and enemies to destroy. Be ready to jump in and destroy enemies, collect coins and power ups, and upgrade your traits to reach the highest score possible!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Action 17.5%, Arcade 16.8%, Shooter 16.5%, 1980s 11.6%
Enceladus is a shoot'em up inspired by the Playstation & Saturn era.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.1%, Action 18.2%, Arcade 16.4%, Shooter 16.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%
A 2D, top-down shoot'em up with simulation elements, deeply reminiscent of those vector games from the 80s. Blast your way trough space, enemies and mystery. Upgrade your drones. Endure your mothership's AI cynical attitude and survive the most realistic shoot'em up ever!
Why similar: Simulation 31.6%, Action 20%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.9%, 1980s 9.7%, Arcade 8.6%
Join Micheal Chang, the Monkey King, on his journey through famous landmarks of ancient China and fight off mythical creatures and legends in this classic arcade shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.9%, Action 24.7%, Arcade 16.6%, Shooter 14.4%, Retro 10.5%
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 27%, Shooter 15.2%, 1980s 14.7%, Arcade 12.9%, Action 10.1%
AWA 2024 is a fast paced shoot-em-up featuring modern military aircraft. Choose one of the ten fighter aircraft and take the battle to the skies throughout nine action-packed stages each with their own special end-level boss.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Arcade 14.7%, 1980s 12.6%, Shooter 12%, Action 10.7%
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 20.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Arcade 14.3%, Action 11.5%, 1980s 11.1%
1982 is a FREE retro inspired blasta-thon that will test your gaming skills to the max.
Why similar: 1980s 19.4%, Arcade 17.9%, Shooter 14.6%, Retro 13.7%, Action 11.7%
Brought to you by the makers of GIGANTIC ARMY, Supercharged Robot VULKAISER, and SATAZIUS, WOLFLAME is a return to the form of glorious 2D vertical vertical shooters like Raiden, Raptor, and Twin Cobra.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.3%, Arcade 15.6%, Shooter 15.6%, Action 11.1%, Top-Down 7.5%
Verisim Skies is a Vertical Shoot 'Em Up with an emphasis on story and cinematic action. Go forth, Champion. Find your purpose. Fulfill your destiny. Accept your fate.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.7%, Action 14.9%, Arcade 13.3%, Shooter 13.1%, Top-Down 7.6%
Retro style 2D vertical scrolling simple shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Shooter 14.1%, 1980s 13.6%, Arcade 12.7%, Top-Down 9.3%
A fast pace retro arcade shooter. Fight waves of zombies and dragons with a great gun collection. Battle five wild bosses all while trying to keep the high score.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Action 18.7%, Shooter 16.6%, Arcade 16.5%, 1980s 13.4%
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 37%, Arcade 19.6%, 1980s 11.7%, Action 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%
Shoot waves of monstersFight your way from wave to wave and kill all the monsters. Collect coins to buy weapons, ammunition and special items like dynamite or gun turrets in the shop machine. Be quick, because the shop is only open for 30 seconds between each wave. Each level has four rounds.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.1%, Action 24.7%, Shooter 23.7%, Top-Down 14%, Singleplayer 1.6%
Infinite Shooter is a top down arcade shooting game, also known as a "Shmup", with the emphasis squarely on the action. With no story in the way of your fun, simply choose an opponent and take them down to earn powerful weapons, upgrades, ships, and power-ups!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40%, Action 21.4%, Shooter 17.6%, Arcade 16.3%, Indie 4.6%
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 24.1%, Arcade 13.8%, Shooter 13.5%, 1980s 11.9%, Action 9.5%
Save Earth from an invasion of intergalactic chickens! Finger-blistering arcade shooting action for one or two players.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Action 17.4%, Arcade 16.5%, Shooter 16.3%, 1980s 11.1%
Dodge enemy beams with your space fighter, kill huge bosses, and sing along to seven distinct songs in this unique rock opera videogame.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.5%, Action 16.1%, Arcade 15.3%, Shooter 14.9%, Top-Down 7.1%
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 25.2%, Shooter 17.3%, Action 16%, Arcade 15%, 1980s 14%
Love retro shooters? Firebird is a blend of some of our teams favourite games from the space invasion genre. Battle aliens, giant space birds, tractor beams, air burst weapons, robot terrorists and massive motherships in a fight for domination.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.7%, Action 25.8%, Arcade 15.2%, Shooter 13.7%, Retro 10.3%
TROID BLASTER 2 is a physics based asteroids tribute game, featuring: * Random Levels * Gachapon random generated pilots and ships * 30 weapon types to unlock * Physics based! * Hundreds of bite sized levels to play * A graveyard to bury and remember your fallen pilots
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Shooter 16%, Arcade 15.6%, Action 15.2%, 1980s 11.5%
The original beautiful girl side-scrolling shooter is back! This work commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Cotton series.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.8%, Arcade 21.3%, Shooter 21%, Action 20.6%, Singleplayer 1.2%
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 30.5%, Shooter 17.4%, Arcade 15.3%, Action 11.9%, Simulation 7.3%
DOGOS innovates the classic shmup gameplay incorporating 3D graphics, dynamic camera, and the ability to move through scenarios as if it were an open world. If you like fast-paced, thrilling videogames, then DOGOS is just for you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.8%, Simulation 31.3%, Action 21.4%, Indie 4.4%
Nevultra is an exciting shoot'em up that will take you back to the 8bit/16bit era. The protagonist, Nina, needs your help to reach her destination in deep space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.7%, Arcade 16.1%, Action 14.4%, Shooter 14.1%, 1980s 10.1%
Blast your way through waves of asteroids and UFOs in Arcade Classic Mode. Team up in 4-Player Co-Op, then battle friends in Deathmatch and Last Man Standing across 5 different battle maps. Chase those arcade highscores while keeping the nostalgia alive!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, 1980s 14.1%, Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 12%, Action 8.4%
If you love retro games, this is for you! Get ready for some intense retro space shooting!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Arcade 12.1%, 1980s 11.8%, Shooter 10.3%, Action 8.5%
Inspired by the heyday of 8-bit arcade gaming, Crome: Before Purgatory is an intense space shoot em' up experience. Play as the Galactic Consul's best star pilot, Crome, and fend off endless the hoards of invaders while competing for the top score on the global leaderboard.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.1%, Action 22.1%, Arcade 13.5%, Shooter 12.5%, Retro 10.4%
Blast away in this pure retro-styled shooter and battle through tons of dangerous levels and manic boss fights.
Why similar: 1980s 24.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Action 17.8%, Shooter 15.4%, Retro 14.1%
Star Razer is a shooter game inspired by the Vectrex game Asteroids, with a hint of Geometry Wars. You must face successive waves of enemies and achieve the highest score (online). The game is exclusively played with mouse and keyboard (for now).
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.5%, 1980s 22.8%, Action 22.4%, Arcade 20.2%, Singleplayer 1.1%
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 30.2%, 1980s 18.4%, Shooter 17.2%, Action 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%
Pilot the tank Golgalian in an endless micro shoot 'em up inspired by arcades old and new. Blast mechs, dodge bullets, and compete on the global leaderboard!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.7%, Shooter 16.8%, Arcade 16%, Action 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%
Rogue asteroids have been detected heading toward earth. You are the pilot of experimental spacecrafts to destroy the impending danger. Fight solo or up to 4 players. Outerspace is full of lethal rocks and strange creatures out to stop you. Don't let your planet down!
Why similar: Shooter 20.9%, Arcade 18.1%, Action 13.5%, Top-Down 11.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.6%
Another version of the classic Asteroids game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Shooter 18.2%, Arcade 17.9%, Action 17.5%, Top-Down 8.4%
Moon Dancer is a vertically scrolling shmup featuring an exhilarating lock-on laser.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.9%, Shooter 18.4%, Action 11%, Retro 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%
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 24.6%, 1980s 16.9%, Arcade 14.2%, Shooter 12.7%, Action 8.3%
Catch hearts, Crush bunnies, Shoot the bad guys
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.7%, Action 19.6%, Arcade 18.2%, Retro 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%
Retro style, propeller plane centred shoot 'em up inspired by the arcade classics of a fondly remembered bygone era.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.7%, Shooter 17.9%, Arcade 14.3%, Action 11.1%, 1980s 9.7%
Project Root the Shoot’em up Evolution.Project Root is a classic shoot’em up with open scenarioswhere the player's skill will be the key to survive.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42%, Action 21.3%, Shooter 18.7%, Arcade 14.2%, Indie 3.9%
Cube Destroyer is a top-down shooter with a dynamic gameplay.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Action 19.3%, Shooter 14.9%, Top-Down 14.4%, Arcade 13.8%
Left 4 Bread is single-player, parody, run and gun shooter set in a zombie apocalypse! Search desperately for ammo, pipebombs, and molotov cocktails to fight the infected! Change up your tactics as you run from 8 different types of special infected!!! Search for ammo and health packs to survive!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Action 17.7%, Shooter 17.6%, Arcade 17.4%, Top-Down 8.5%
Killistar: A 2D/3D sci-fi shoot-em-up remake of the classic arcade game Sinistar.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.8%, Shooter 18.8%, Action 14.4%, 1980s 14.1%, Top-Down 12.4%
Vertical-scrolling 2D shooting game with three types of weapons
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Action 19.7%, Shooter 19.2%, Arcade 19%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%
Fly forward and save your swarm in THE LAST LADYBUG - a rail shooter set in a colorful world where the skies are ruled by mechanical monsters and the lands are scorched by destruction!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.9%, Arcade 22.3%, Shooter 21.1%, Action 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%
