Games Like Spacewing War

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 24.5%, Side Scroller 22.1%, Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 10.8%, 1990's 8.1%

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

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Side Scroller 21.6%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 11.9%, Action 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: Side Scroller 32%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Arcade 11.2%, Shooter 6.8%, Retro 6.2%

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: Side Scroller 34.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 32.2%, Shooter 13.4%, Action 7.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%

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 28.6%, Side Scroller 24.3%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 8.6%, 1990's 8.5%

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 25.3%, Side Scroller 21.4%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 11.5%, Action 8.1%

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 26.6%, Side Scroller 26.6%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 9.2%, Retro 8.2%

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 24.5%, Side Scroller 22.3%, Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 10.8%, 1990's 9.9%

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 24.6%, Side Scroller 22.4%, Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 10.7%, 1990's 9.9%

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 26.5%, Side Scroller 26.2%, Arcade 10.7%, Shooter 9.4%, 1990's 7.7%

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 25%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 9.2%, 1990's 7.2%

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 25.2%, Side Scroller 20.1%, Shooter 13.5%, Arcade 12.2%, Action 9.4%

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

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Side Scroller 22.4%, Arcade 10.7%, Shooter 8.9%, Old School 8.8%

R-Type has returned! The legendary side-scroller is back and better than ever with beautifully rendered 3D graphics, exhilarating shoot-'em-up gameplay, and a multitude of stages, ships, and weapons that will allow you to conduct a symphony of destruction upon your foes.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.8%, Side Scroller 30%, Shooter 14.4%, Arcade 12.3%, Action 6.8%

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 32.6%, Side Scroller 28.1%, Shooter 8.2%, 1990's 7%, Retro 6.6%

『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 26.4%, Side Scroller 22.8%, Shooter 10.5%, 1990's 8%, Arcade 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 26.1%, Side Scroller 20.9%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 9.4%, 1990's 8.6%

You are the Squad Killer! Blast through this retro arcade experience guns blazing! Hope you brought your reflexes because this pixel art massacre offers some good old hard core button mashing fun!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Side Scroller 18.6%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 12.7%, Action 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: Shoot 'Em Up 29.9%, Side Scroller 24.1%, Arcade 11.1%, Shooter 8.9%, Retro 6.3%

R-Type and R-Type II, the legendary coin-op space shooters, are now together on Steam!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.5%, Side Scroller 25.3%, Arcade 12.2%, Action 8.2%, Shooter 5.1%

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: Side Scroller 37.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 33.3%, Shooter 14.1%, 2D 4.7%, Fantasy 4.2%

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 33.6%, Side Scroller 25.5%, Shooter 11.3%, 1990's 8.2%, Retro 6.5%

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 28.3%, Side Scroller 24.9%, Shooter 10.3%, Arcade 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 7%

Blast away wasp scum in Wasp Wars: New Wasp Order! Shoot your way through 12 scenic stages of trees, metal, and more, to eliminate the Wasp Army once and for all!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28%, Side Scroller 24.7%, Shooter 16.1%, Action 9.7%, Old School 7.2%

This book contains several of tamazusa's small-scale STG works, mainly game jam works.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.5%, Side Scroller 20.3%, Shooter 15.4%, Arcade 14.3%, Action 10.5%

SPACEMAN is a short, nostalgic, retro Shoot-Em-Up

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

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 34.2%, Side Scroller 29.2%, Shooter 9.3%, Arcade 8.5%, 2D 5%

Inspired by classic Commodore 64 and arcade games, Promethium is a hard-as-nails retro inspired side-scrolling shoot-em-up that takes place over numerous levels that get harder and harder. If you’re after a nice calm casual game this isn’t it!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32%, Side Scroller 23.4%, Shooter 13%, Arcade 10.9%, Action 8.8%

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 25.5%, Side Scroller 23.8%, Shooter 12.9%, Arcade 11%, Old School 6.7%

C-RUSH is an old school Shooter, with HD graphics.A new threat is coming from the space; the plasma insects. Exterminate the vermin!!Beat your own score and compare it with the other players !Key Features:- One ship with different positions to use- Different Gameplay according to the positions and shoots- A Schmup where you need...

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 52.1%, Side Scroller 15.1%, Shooter 11.7%, Action 8.9%, Arcade 8.5%

Shoot lasers in space because a fish told you to. Ernesto's Asteroid Arcade is a twin-stick side-scrolling space shoot-em-up which tells the story of a man side-scrolling in space and shooting-em-up with twin-sticks. This game has at least 2 characters in it.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, Side Scroller 22.2%, Shooter 15.2%, Arcade 13.8%, Action 10.8%

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

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Side Scroller 22%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 10.5%, 1990's 8.1%

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 24.9%, Side Scroller 22.3%, Shooter 12.8%, 1990's 10.1%, Old School 6.2%

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 27.7%, Side Scroller 26.6%, Arcade 11.3%, 1990's 8%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%

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 32.2%, Side Scroller 24.8%, Arcade 11.6%, Action 9.5%, Retro 8%

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 31.6%, Side Scroller 18%, Arcade 12.3%, Shooter 10%, Action 9.1%

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 26.5%, Side Scroller 26.1%, Shooter 9.7%, Arcade 8.9%, Retro 8.2%

Celestia is a solo-developed indie game. An angelic bullet-hell shoot-'em-up where you defeat enemies throughout the skies, and relax on a floating island with your companions.

Why similar: Side Scroller 34.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.1%, Shooter 13.3%, Arcade 10.3%, Action 5.5%

Protect the Earth from an alien invasion in this Run N’ Gun action spectacle. Take control of G.U.N.N.R. and battle your way through a blast from the pixelated past.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Side Scroller 21.9%, Arcade 10.2%, Shooter 7.6%, 1990's 6.9%

Take command of an orbiting defense satellite in this action-packed planetary defense shooter. Blast away at waves of incoming asteroids and crafty aliens before they destroy your planet. Scavenge powerful weapons from vanquished alien ships and turn them against your foes. How long can you survive?

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.7%, Shooter 18.3%, Arcade 14.2%, Action 8.9%, Old School 8.2%

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: Side Scroller 29.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 9.8%, 1990's 5.3%

An old-school horizontal shoot 'em up, heavily inspired by the arcade classics of the 90's!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Side Scroller 27%, Shooter 13.4%, Arcade 11%, 2D 4.3%

Blast off as a little star trying to rid the cosmos of angry celestial beings in Feeble Light, a 3-tone pixel art shoot’em up where minimalistic presentation makes way for precision controls and fluid animation!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37%, Shooter 15%, Arcade 11.7%, 1990's 7.3%, Action 6.8%

Three years after Sengoku Ace. The long-awaited sequel arrives!! Saikyo's side-scrolling shooter. The first installment!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Side Scroller 20.5%, Shooter 13.7%, Arcade 12.4%, 1990's 8.9%

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 26.5%, Side Scroller 26.1%, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 9.7%, Retro 6.9%

Frenetic action and LCD aesthetic! In this 2D Shoot 'Em Up, switch between a robot hero and his benign tumor to stop a bizarre cult. You have 8 hours to save humanity's memory: defeat grotesque bosses, ride the skies on your Future Board, and master the chaos in a retro-futuristic Tokyo.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Side Scroller 19.1%, Arcade 13.4%, Action 9.2%, Shooter 8.6%

Take to your ship to ensure the survival of humanity against an alien force determined to see you fail. Customize your ship with upgrades to raise your chance of success. Take a friend into battle to immediately become a stronger force and watch each others tail

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30%, Side Scroller 25.7%, Shooter 15.3%, Arcade 14.1%, Action 10.3%

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: Side Scroller 30.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Shooter 13.8%, 1990's 6.4%, Action 5.2%

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 52.2%, Side Scroller 13%, 2D 9.5%, Action 9.4%, Shooter 5.3%

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 23.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 10.3%, Old School 6.7%

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 33.4%, Side Scroller 26.4%, Arcade 9.9%, Shooter 9.8%, Old School 4.8%

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 23.4%, Side Scroller 20.6%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 9.9%, 1990's 9%

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: Side Scroller 29.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Shooter 13.8%, Arcade 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%

Twinkle Hunter is a 2D action game focused on boss battles. Become a hunter whose teddy bear was stolen by the great villain 'Twinkle Thieves', and experience journey to retrieve the teddy bear. Can you hunt the thieves who attack you in various ways and rescue the teddy bear 'Mari'?

Why similar: Side Scroller 33.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.3%, Shooter 14.4%, Action 6.1%, Fantasy 4.8%

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 42.9%, Shooter 19.7%, 1990's 13.6%, Action 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%

Monsters and Zombies from all the world are trying to steal the gift packages, they want it all and they want it now. But Santa has guns, big guns!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.8%, Side Scroller 29.7%, Shooter 18.1%, Action 11.4%, 2D 5%

This is a very challenging, old-school, retro, side-scrolling, sci-fi shooter, with modern twists. You must defend your base against the onslaught of approaching alien attackers. Utilize power-ups and protect your allies and resources. If you miss the arcade games of yesteryear, this is for you.

Why similar: Side Scroller 29.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Arcade 11.9%, Old School 11.6%, Retro 8.9%

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 27.5%, Side Scroller 20.9%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 10.9%, Retro 6.2%

A fast-paced retro shoot-'em-up featuring evolving weapons, intense arcade combat and massive bosses — from one-man studio Psychotic Psoftware.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.2%, Side Scroller 26.5%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 7.2%, Action 7.2%

Super Catboy is an action-packed platformer created in a high-bit pixel art style, combining the best elements of the golden 16-bit platformer era of the 90s with some ‘pawsome’ new mechanics! And let’s not forget; there’s plenty of CAT CONTENT!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Side Scroller 19.2%, Shooter 11.3%, 1990's 10.2%, Arcade 8.4%