60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Retro, Side Scroller.
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.
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Rendering Ranger™: R² [Rewind]
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.
ZPF
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.
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 24.4%, Side Scroller 17.6%, 1990's 12.2%, Shooter 8.7%, Retro 8.5%
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 20%, Side Scroller 15.2%, 1990's 13.6%, Aliens 13.6%, Shooter 9%
SPACEMAN is a short, nostalgic, retro Shoot-Em-Up
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, 1990's 13.5%, Side Scroller 12.4%, Retro 11.6%, Aliens 9.3%
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 24.1%, Side Scroller 20.4%, Retro 15.9%, Aliens 10.5%, Shooter 9.4%
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 28.2%, Side Scroller 20.6%, Aliens 13.7%, Retro 12.2%, 1990's 10.1%
Blast off for a retro shoot’em up experience filled with clever twists and secrets!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Side Scroller 24.9%, 1990's 12%, Shooter 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%
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 26%, Side Scroller 19.9%, 1990's 14.4%, Shooter 11.6%, Retro 9.6%
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 24.6%, Side Scroller 21.7%, Shooter 10.1%, 1990's 9%, Aliens 8.8%
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 22%, Side Scroller 19.3%, Aliens 11.3%, 1990's 11.1%, Shooter 9.2%
A sci-fi retro side-scrolling shoot-em-up / rescue game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Side Scroller 16.1%, 1990's 11.7%, Cartoony 9.8%, Action-Adventure 9.5%
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 25%, Side Scroller 21%, 1990's 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%, Shooter 7.8%
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 23.5%, Side Scroller 16%, Retro 13.8%, 1990's 13%, Shooter 9.4%
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 25.1%, Side Scroller 14%, Retro 13.6%, Cartoony 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%
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 19.1%, Side Scroller 14.1%, Local Multiplayer 11.9%, Aliens 9.8%, Action-Adventure 8.7%
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 24.1%, Side Scroller 18.6%, 1990's 16.4%, Shooter 10.6%, Retro 9.2%
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 20.2%, Side Scroller 15.1%, 1990's 13.1%, Retro 11.1%, Cartoony 9%
Try to survive waves of robotic space aliens, and be a true hero to the resistance. Unlock new weapons to help you further in your quest to protect the world from the alien invasion in this classic Arcade style Retro game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Aliens 13%, Shooter 12.7%, Cartoony 12.4%, 1990's 8.3%
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 24.4%, Side Scroller 18.8%, 1990's 16.6%, Shooter 10.8%, Retro 9.3%
Evil Bird Simulator is a cartoon game where you play as a bird who poops on people and cars. The main player's goal is to stay alive and poop on as many people as possible. If you die in this game you will go to hell!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Side Scroller 19.7%, 1990's 10.6%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Linear 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 30.3%, Side Scroller 28.5%, Retro 14%, 1990's 10.3%, Shooter 6.3%
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 25.1%, Side Scroller 17%, 1990's 15.1%, Aliens 12.4%, Shooter 11.8%
A flying saucer chases you all over the galaxy. Run away, defeat enemies, and evolve to avoid getting abducted
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Side Scroller 22.1%, Shooter 10.4%, Aliens 10.1%, Linear 8.8%
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 20.3%, Aliens 15.8%, Side Scroller 14.8%, 1990's 12.9%, Shooter 8.1%
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 23.8%, Side Scroller 18.8%, Cartoony 11.2%, Shooter 10.5%, Retro 8.9%
Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.7%, Side Scroller 20.5%, 1990's 14.2%, Shooter 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%
Bydo Missions in Your Pocket — Beyond Dimensions, the Melody of Two “R”s.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Side Scroller 18.9%, Aliens 13.6%, Shooter 12.5%, 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 29%, Retro 14.3%, Side Scroller 14%, 1990's 12.3%, Shooter 8%
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 20.7%, Side Scroller 16.2%, 1990's 15%, Aliens 14.8%, Shooter 9.5%
Use Aileron Rolling or Evading your enemies' attacks while having a realistic damage system. Use different planes with upgradable parts and numerous weapons you can mount to your planes to destroy your enemies. Fly solo or play with your friends and enjoy local coop. A modern re-invented classic.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Side Scroller 16.6%, 1990's 13%, Aliens 12.8%, Local Multiplayer 9.1%
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 18.7%, Side Scroller 16%, Aliens 13.9%, 1990's 12.4%, Action-Adventure 8.8%
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 24.2%, Side Scroller 20.2%, Retro 13.4%, Aliens 12.9%, Shooter 8.4%
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%, Side Scroller 20.6%, Retro 13.3%, 1990's 13.1%, Shooter 9.4%
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 26.8%, Side Scroller 19.2%, 1990's 13.5%, Shooter 12.2%, Retro 8.5%
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 30.4%, Side Scroller 19.8%, Retro 16%, Linear 9%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%
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 29.1%, Side Scroller 19.9%, Retro 13%, Aliens 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%
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 26.8%, Side Scroller 17.9%, Shooter 12.7%, Adventure 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%
Hyper-5 is a cinematic shmup inspired by classics from the “golden era” of the 90’s. Responding to a distress beacon, deep space scout ship Hyper-5 is drawn into a terrifying battle with an unknown enemy.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28%, Side Scroller 21.6%, Aliens 14.6%, Shooter 10.9%, Retro 8.1%
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 32.8%, Side Scroller 23.8%, Retro 8.8%, Action-Adventure 8.1%, Shooter 7.8%
Jet Gunner is reloaded, remade and refueled for a new explosive 8-bit adventure. Relive the past glory days where VHS was king, phones didn't have screens and you'd have to blow into a cartridge to get your gaming fix.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Side Scroller 17.4%, Action-Adventure 12.3%, Shooter 11%, Retro 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 19.2%, 1990's 15.8%, Side Scroller 14.9%, Retro 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%
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 22.7%, Side Scroller 16.6%, Retro 12.6%, Local Multiplayer 12.2%, Shooter 7.9%
Survive 10 enemy stages! Shoot 'Em Up style, spaceship game, in pixel art and 8-bit retro music! Evolve your shot to the maximum level, use the energy bar for upgrades, and special abilities! Advance each stage by defeating Bosses and enemies to collect new skills, transformations and extra lives!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.1%, Aliens 20.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Retro 8.3%, Adventure 6.9%
Noah has been commanded by God to put two of each animal aboard his ark to save them from the flood.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Side Scroller 19.1%, Action-Adventure 12.4%, Shooter 12.1%, Cartoony 9.7%
Gravitaws is a retro-style stage shooter inspired by Jaws (NES). Explore a dynamic overworld map. Collect research materials and upgrades, while evading an Alien invader. The story is delivered in classic style cutscenes. Fight bosses, survive, collect, fish, and bomb your way to victory.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Side Scroller 15.7%, 1990's 13.7%, Aliens 12%, Shooter 9.3%
Kira is back! In this arcade style shoot ´em up you´ll encounter different foes, defeat big alien bosses and collect power-ups and new weapons to fight your way through 12 exciting stages and find the holy bone Kira (the star of the game) is looking for.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Side Scroller 20.1%, Shooter 10.5%, 1990's 9.2%, Aliens 9%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Local Multiplayer 14.9%, Aliens 14.7%, Retro 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%
A classic shoot-em up where you avoid waves and waves of enemies coming and shooting at you. This is NOT a Bullet hell shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, 1990's 16.9%, Retro 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Aliens 9.6%
Grind Stormer, aka V・V, is a vertically scrolling manic shooter with gorgeous pixel art graphics and an upbeat FM soundtrack. Developed by an all-star team at the legendary Japanese studio Toaplan, known for their stellar shoot ‘em ups.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, 1990's 20.7%, Aliens 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Linear 6.7%
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 26.8%, Aliens 19%, Shooter 12%, Retro 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%
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 36.3%, Side Scroller 32.8%, Shooter 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Action 4.8%
Brave Soldier: Invasion Of Cyborgs is a pixel art platform game with a lot of action. Help the soldier save the world from the Cyborg Invasion! Good Luck!
Why similar: Side Scroller 19.2%, Aliens 15.3%, 1990's 12.4%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Shooter 10.7%
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 18.4%, Retro 16.1%, Side Scroller 14%, 1990's 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Side Scroller 22.9%, Shooter 9.8%, Aliens 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%
Monstir Iradicator is a game about saving the galaxy of Icoa, Traverse 4 different planets and destroy the Monstirs residing there. This game is based off of games like Asteroids following a similar Shoot 'Em Up style gameplay.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.2%, Aliens 17.5%, Shooter 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Adventure 6.9%
Cross the universe, shoot aliens, upgrade your weapons and face powerful bosses with AB in this retro inspired lateral shoot 'em up to save the world. Adventure into Campaign Mode or face the never-ending waves of Endless Mode with suitable challenges for all skill levels.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Aliens 14.6%, Side Scroller 13.8%, Retro 12.5%, Shooter 7.8%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Side Scroller 20.6%, Aliens 15.1%, Shooter 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%
An old-school horizontal shoot 'em up, heavily inspired by the arcade classics of the 90's!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Side Scroller 22.5%, Shooter 11.5%, Linear 9%, Cartoony 8.9%
Gun Crazy is a fast paced and hectic arcade style action shoot em’ up sporting old school pixel art and a retro sound track.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Retro 14.4%, Side Scroller 13%, Aliens 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 11%
A fast-paced platform shooter inspired by 90s classics. Follow Robot-X on a journey to protect the city from a new danger, fight bosses and jump over pits in this retro experience.
Why similar: Side Scroller 16.5%, Retro 14.8%, 1990's 14.3%, Shooter 11.6%, Linear 10.5%
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 26.9%, Aliens 14.5%, 1990's 14.1%, Shooter 13.3%, Retro 7.8%
