Games Like Spacewind The Zeppelin

Take flight in your Grand Gyro and shoot down every robot in your path to save the Powerful Monkey Council!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Side Scroller 19.9%, Flight 18.7%, PvE 12.3%, Action-Adventure 8.3%

Apidya is making a comeback in this authentic 24-bit pixel remake, built from the ground up, but utterly faithful to the original.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Side Scroller 18.9%, Flight 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Multiplayer 7.6%

In this addictive side-scrolling shoot-em-up from 1982, your mission is to penetrate through four defence rings, and blow up an illegal cache of neutron bombs - an almost impossible feat! Enemy missiles and radar bases track your movements, and the landscape is as treacherous as your enemies.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Side Scroller 20.2%, Flight 18.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Sci-fi 5.6%

Destroy your enemies and use the scraps that come out to destroy them even more! Side-scrolling space fantasy shooting game, that is "Kanamono".

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.2%, Side Scroller 31.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, 2D 6.9%, Action 6.8%

Shoot ’em up, with beautiful 2D pixel art, addictive shooter gameplay, classic levels and weapons that will let you perform a symphony of destruction of the alien base in the black eye galaxy.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Side Scroller 15.4%, Local Co-Op 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Local Multiplayer 8.6%

Step into The Adventures of Emoji 4 Remastered, where you immerse yourself in this mouse cartoon world playing a shoot em up side-scroller. Follow dynamic rules and use special weapons to defeat enemies for each level. Stay focused on the prize or you might find your game completely cut off.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.9%, Side Scroller 29.3%, Action-Adventure 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Action 5.2%

Take flight in one of three unique ships to battle a legion of enemies and massive bosses across a city sky, through a dark cave, along the bottom of the sea, and into a secret laboratory! Confront a buff, flamboyant crawfish scientist to retrieve the Power Pearl and save your job!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Side Scroller 19.6%, Flight 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Sci-fi 6%

JETGRAVE is a fast-paced side-scrolling shoot ’em up for 1-3 players inspired by the arcade and console shooters of the 16-bit era. Blast through hostile skies, overwhelming enemy forces, massive war machines, and an abomination that should have stayed buried.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35%, Side Scroller 22.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Local Co-Op 6.7%, Sci-fi 6.7%

Elyna X is shoot'em up (Shmup) for 2 players in cooperative mode.The year is 3864, mysterious ships appear and iniciate a terrible attack against planet Earth, It is up to Enyla, a courageous space pilot, to lead the space fleets in defense of her beloved planet.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.4%, Side Scroller 21.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%, Sci-fi 8.4%, Local Co-Op 6.5%

Find your way through alien planets made of fully destructible, procedurally generated terrain. Shoot, fly, collect weapons, level up, and defeat planetary bosses. Improve between runs and discover new planets as you progress. Play alone or with friends, from your couch or online!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, Pixel Graphics 14%, Side Scroller 13.4%, PvE 7%, 2D 6.7%

A shoot’em up game with bite-size levels.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, Local Co-Op 12.5%, Multiplayer 8.1%, Action 7.9%

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 56.4%, 2D 12.6%, Side Scroller 10.7%, Action 7.9%, Indie 6.5%

Lead the vegetable revolution alone or with a friend in the side-scrolling shoot ‘em up Rutabaga Desert Storm! Take down wave after wave of enemies, dodge their projectiles, and grab power-ups to boost your destruction! Can you defeat the oppressive humans and free the proletariat vegetable masses?

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.6%, Side Scroller 21.9%, Local Co-Op 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, 2D 4.6%

Save the world from Dinah's threat by defeating angels, demons, beasts, and aliens.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.1%, Pixel Graphics 14.3%, Local Co-Op 8.3%, Local Multiplayer 8.3%, Multiplayer 7.9%

A 2D pixel art side-scrolling resource management with some action, looting, and a bit of exploration that mainly focuses on a small area. Defend yourself against the terror of the night inside your settlement by employing some villagers and give them equipment to further strengthen your defenses.

Why similar: Side Scroller 29.4%, Action-Adventure 19.6%, Pixel Graphics 14.3%, PvE 10.6%, 2D 7.7%

Xeno's Adventure is a run and gun action game with focus on boss fights and harder difficulty. You will explore different worlds, battle mind controlled monsters and bosses, all in a drawn 2D Pixel Art style.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, Action-Adventure 19%, Adventure 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, PvE 9.1%

Origami Flight is a sidescrolling 2D shoot' em up where you control a paper airplane with a simple but challenging mission: to save the Origami World. Now you must beat 6 different stages with tons of enemies in order to save the Tsuru from the evil Origami Fox.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.4%, Side Scroller 25.7%, Action-Adventure 11%, 2D 7%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%

AngelStrike is an exciting 2D side-scrolling shoot'em'up with handmade pixel-art and a variety of action-packed missions. Play solo or local co-op with friends to rescue refugees, stealthily deliver supplies, escort your allies, and take down hordes of machines in 40 levels across 5 different areas!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.8%, Side Scroller 14.9%, Local Co-Op 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, 2D 9.5%

Cosmolon is a sci-fi spaceship shooter inspired by classic arcade and MS-DOS games. You control a ship that can boost around, level up, and destroy wave upon wave of enemy ships with beautiful pixel art plasma bolts and explosions. Nab fancy power-ups and fend off unique enemies. Can you survive?

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.7%, Flight 25.5%, PvE 16.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, Sci-fi 6.7%

Reign of Bullets is a shoot ‘em up with epic loot and lots of guns. Upgrade your ship and customize your weapons to build the ultimate fighter plane.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54.5%, Side Scroller 27.6%, Action 9.8%, Indie 8.1%

In a world of miracles and challenges, where steam technology meets magic on a vast archipelago continent, you become Lea, an ace pilot. Your mission: conquer enemies, unveil conspiracies, and bring peace. Are you ready to be the hero who stops the war?

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Side Scroller 20.4%, Flight 20.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Sci-fi 7%

Navigate treacherous caverns in RocketShip Go Up, a physics-based 3D game. Master your thrusters to deliver packages, dodge beams, turrets, and falling debris—or speedrun for the fastest flight. Precision is your lifeline.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.2%, Flight 27.2%, Side Scroller 22.4%, Sci-fi 9.2%, Action 5.6%

A dynamic action game with a side view, where you have to fight with huge crowds of enemies, accumulate magical power to defeat a very strong boss. Control multiple characters with different skills, not just attacking. You can switch between them or play with friends.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Side Scroller 18.1%, Local Co-Op 13.2%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Local Multiplayer 8.2%

In 1985 N.O.M.A.D. pushed the boundaries of what the 8-bit computers of the day could achieve with both their graphics and their gameplay. A fast-paced, all-out action shoot ’em up, this retro classic still retains a fan base to this day.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Flight 24.2%, Side Scroller 22.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Sci-fi 6.7%

Star Tank is a shmup with eighties aesthetics, a mixture of styles (Galaga-Operation Wolf). A difficult game that requires great control skills. 20 stages. 5 bosses. Various enemies. Become an expert pilot of a StarTank!!!!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Side Scroller 20.7%, Action-Adventure 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Sci-fi 7%

A retro arcade space shooter where you blast alien fleets, dodge bomb swarms, collect power-ups, and fight solo or in local co-op to liberate occupied planets from the mind-controlling energy force code-named Xenmega.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37%, Side Scroller 30.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%, 2D 6.4%, Action 5.3%

AQUA KITTY UDX blasts onto PC in this enhanced Ultra Deluxe Edition including the epic Dreadnought game mode!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.9%, Side Scroller 16.6%, Local Co-Op 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Action 7.3%

The feeling of 90's arcade shooter will come again !! Arcade-like side scroll shooter of 7 stages in all!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 57.2%, Pixel Graphics 17.1%, Action 10.5%, Indie 8.1%, 2D 7.1%

Shizuku and Akane...two pilots bound by rivalry and friendship battle to save their world from malevolent cosmic forces! A classic arcade style shmup with deeply satisfying fast paced combat, wide variety of load-out combos, and even local co-op!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.2%, Side Scroller 16.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Sci-fi 10.1%, Local Co-Op 8.2%

Classic Arcade Style Side Scrolling Shoot'Em Up. Dodge the enemy bullets as you fight your way through 13 levels of increasingly intense action. Play in various levels of difficulty and challenge the high score tables. Co-op up to 4 players, one survives the level, then you all start the next level.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43%, Pixel Graphics 14.7%, Local Co-Op 10.5%, Action 6.9%, Multiplayer 6.8%

Sagittarius is a classic side scrolling space shoot'em up in a modern take. In this epic space game it's up to you to save our solar system from destruction. Fly alone or with a friend in a local multiplayer co-op game.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31%, Side Scroller 21.9%, Local Co-Op 11.7%, PvE 11.3%, Sci-fi 10.4%

Zeit² brings a new twist to the traditional side-scrolling, 2D, shoot-’em-up game sporting a unique time travel feature never seen before in this genre.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 58.4%, Side Scroller 22.3%, Action 10.6%, Indie 8.6%

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

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.9%, Side Scroller 21.8%, Flight 18.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Sci-fi 6.6%

Free the galaxy by destroying the EVA program and its artificial planet HELOS. In this 2D shoot'em up, take control of one of the three ships of your choice and go to the different planets to eliminate each threat. 1 or 2 Player coop.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39%, Side Scroller 22.8%, Local Co-Op 10.6%, Action 9%, Sci-fi 8.8%

A gritty, non-stop blood bath from the creator of Insanity's Blade, Super Battle Princess Madelyn and the recently released GuardGrave. And a parody of beloved 60s and 70s classic action films, heroes and villains. Deathwish Enforcers... There's gonna be hell to pay!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Side Scroller 18.3%, Local Co-Op 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Local Multiplayer 9.1%

NARWHAR Project Hornwhale - the ray themed roaming 16-bit style action shmup.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, Side Scroller 20.2%, Adventure 11.6%, Action 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%

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

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.5%, Side Scroller 31.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, 2D 6.4%, Action 5.8%

Fly 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 30.3%, Side Scroller 20.7%, Action-Adventure 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, Local Multiplayer 8.1%

Tempest Inc. is a 2D pixel art shoot-em-up focusing on characters and using their ship's unique abilities to fight through dynamic enemy engagements and boss battles!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.1%, Side Scroller 18.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Sci-fi 8.7%, Action-Adventure 7.2%

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 32.9%, Side Scroller 18.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Local Co-Op 9.5%, Multiplayer 5.2%

In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.5%, Side Scroller 23.6%, Pixel Graphics 14.2%, Local Co-Op 11.8%, 2D 6.4%

Q-YO Blaster is a shooting game, with peculiar characters, strange enemies, weapons and many explosions. Enter the miniature world and stop the threat

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 52.1%, Pixel Graphics 20.7%, Action 10.8%, Indie 8.4%, Adventure 8%

Jetpack Kiwi is a classic 2D side scrolling shoot em up game featuring 20 levels, 5 bosses, hordes of enemies spaceships, with multiple characters to choose from; each one with an unique special attack. Complete the game in single player or with a friend in local co-op!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Side Scroller 19.5%, Flight 14.4%, Action-Adventure 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%

Rebuild a kingdom, raise an army and defeat the Demon King and his servants in this 4 player Couch co-op action shoot-em-up adventure. Protect Your Humans, or there will be no humans left to fight with.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Local Co-Op 13%, PvE 12.3%, Action-Adventure 11.2%, Local Multiplayer 10%

The most secure prison facility in the country is under attack ... The city mayor called personally and asked you to take care of this problem.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28%, Side Scroller 25.5%, Pixel Graphics 17.7%, Action 12.3%, Indie 8.9%

Experience chaos in this remastered, hyper-stylized roguelite. As bounty hunter Black Paradox, travel through space to defeat the Hellraisers – now with enhanced pixel art, rebalanced gameplay, and an intense endless mode.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Side Scroller 17.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Local Co-Op 9.7%, Sci-fi 7.6%

Turn the incoming swarm of deadly bullets into your own weapon of chaos in this precision STG bullet hell. Grab and toss enemies, dodge and deflect torrents of bullets, and reshape the battlefield with explosive chain reactions.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.9%, Side Scroller 26.7%, PvE 17.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%, Sci-fi 5.5%

Side-scrolling bullet hell shooter: ‘The Adventure of the Little Girl in the Red Hood and Little Bird Companion in a World of Swords and Magic!’ If you can read the enemy attacks and dodge the ones you should avoid, it might be surprisingly straightforward (All dodging them is perfectly fine too).

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.2%, Side Scroller 36%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%, Action 8.6%

Buckle up for shoot ‘em up chaos in this fast-paced and hyper-stylized roguelite. As the infamous bounty hunter Black Paradox, it’s up to you to travel through space and defeat the Hellraisers – the most dangerous criminal organization in the galaxy.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.3%, Side Scroller 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Local Co-Op 10.4%, Sci-fi 8.3%

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 32.9%, Side Scroller 24.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Sci-fi 9.2%, 2D 6.6%

Space adventure is a classic Shoot 'Em Up style game with a fast pace and a test of your reflexes. Maneuver, collect bonuses and score points to become the best!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Flight 21.6%, Action-Adventure 16.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, PvE 6.5%

Unreal Mashup will test your gaming ability with a solid first person shooter base experience. Fight against bots or join your friends in their personal server automatically created at every login. This high pace futuristic shooter is Fast!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.2%, PvE 12.6%, Local Co-Op 9.7%, Sci-fi 9.3%, Action 9%

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 35.2%, Side Scroller 23.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Sci-fi 8.3%, 2D 5.6%

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 41.6%, Side Scroller 26.2%, Flight 12.5%, Sci-fi 11.2%, Action 5.6%

You are a hungry, young hoverbike racer who needs to get off Earth before it E-X-P-L-O-D-E-S. Hunt bounties, throw races, and do whatever you can to get to Mars and win the Grand Prix.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Side Scroller 17.5%, Action-Adventure 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Local Multiplayer 9.9%

Dr Sharkface has plunged the world into chaos and stolen all the kittens. Team up with up to 4 friends and shoot your way through 7 levels of retro-inspired run-and-gun action - packed with wild weapons, huge bosses, and one surprisingly adorable cat.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Side Scroller 17.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, Local Co-Op 10.1%, Action 9.6%

Steel Saviour is back! Try yourself at this revised 16: 9 version of a cult side scrolling shooter.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Side Scroller 16.6%, Local Co-Op 12.1%, Local Multiplayer 10.6%, Co-op Campaign 9.5% ★

Get ready for adventures, gather allies, and uncover the secrets of Forest Fury! Your forest is waiting for you to cleanse it of dark forces and restore its former beauty.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41%, Side Scroller 34.9%, 2D 7.1%, Fantasy 4.9%, Indie 4.4%

The Azure Striker Gunvolt Trilogy Enhanced is a collection of three traditional 2D action platformers, “Azure Striker Gunvolt” (2014), “Azure Striker Gunvolt 2” (2016), and “Azure Striker Gunvolt 3” (2022) together in one release, complete with all DLC.

Why similar: Side Scroller 27.5%, Action-Adventure 19.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, Action 10.6%, Adventure 9.6%