60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shooter, 2D, Singleplayer.
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!
Spacewing War
Blast off for a retro shoot’em up experience filled with clever twists and secrets!
DRUNKEN BARON
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!
Blast off for a retro shoot’em up experience filled with clever twists and secrets!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Side Scroller 18.6%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 12.7%, Action 9.8%
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 17%, Action 15.9%, Arcade 14.7%, Shooter 13.4%, Side Scroller 11.8%
Jump, dash, shoot, and slash your way through endless waves of evil sushi ingredients in pursuit of the highest score possible. Do you have what it takes to harmonize all seven abilities and become a true master of SUSHIDO?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, 2D Platformer 17.5%, Arcade 12.6%, Casual 12.1%, Shooter 9.8%
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 19.1%, Arcade 15.1%, Side Scroller 15.1%, Shooter 14.4%, Action 10.3%
Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Action 16.8%, Arcade 16.2%, Shooter 14.7%, Side Scroller 14.3%
FULL-THROTTLE STG "ACCELERATE ZONE". This is an action shooting game where the faster you go, the better your strategy. It's okay to take your time and go at your own pace.
Why similar: Arcade 17.7%, Action 17.2%, Shooter 14.4%, Casual 13.3%, 2D Platformer 13.1%
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 27.1%, Shooter 17.1%, Arcade 16.2%, Action 14.4%, Casual 11.3%
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: Arcade 21.4%, Shooter 16%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Action 12.9%, 2D Platformer 11%
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 18.8%, Action 16.5%, Shooter 15.9%, 2D Platformer 14.9%, Side Scroller 14.4%
Old school side scrolling shoot'em up. Blast through exciting different locations. Defeating waves of defenders until the final boss battle. Attack of the Mechadonk is a indie game developed for fun and learning for the creator.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Action 17.6%, Arcade 16.1%, Shooter 14.9%, Casual 14.3%
Call Sign is Magic Liner is an old school Shmup with a new twist. You can strategically draw lines and defeat your enemies.
Why similar: Action 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Casual 17.6%, Arcade 17%, Shooter 15.3%
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 19.2%, Arcade 15.6%, Action 15.5%, Shooter 14.6%, Side Scroller 14.1%
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 19.2%, Arcade 15.9%, Action 15.5%, Side Scroller 11%, Shooter 8.4%
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 22.9%, Side Scroller 22.1%, Arcade 15.8%, Shooter 7.9%, Retro 7.1%
Collect souls, level your weapons, and unleash devastation in one of the most mechanically complex 2D shooters ever made.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Action 17.2%, Shooter 16.6%, 2D Platformer 15.6%, Side Scroller 11.8%
Vertical-scrolling 2D shooting game with three types of weapons
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Action 18.1%, Arcade 17.9%, Shooter 16.3%, 2D Platformer 14.5%
Operation: A.S.S. Takedown is a cozy 2D side scrolling roguelike cute em up. You take on the role of an intern at Weather & Air Productions(WAP) as you attempt to take down weather balloons set up by rival company Atmospheric System Services(ASS).
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Roguelike 15.9%, Action 13.6%, Arcade 13.5%, Casual 11.6%
A fast-paced vertical shooter built for short sessions! 2-Minute and 5-Minute score attack modes with beautiful X68000-style pixel art.
Why similar: Action 19.6%, Arcade 18.7%, Shooter 17.4%, 2D Platformer 14%, 1990's 9.5%
Two classic games collide to create one amazing experience you can always just pick up and play. Enjoy Endless levels and see how high of a score you can get.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Action 18.3%, Casual 17.7%, Arcade 16.6%, Old School 8.4%
A sci-fi retro side-scrolling shoot-em-up / rescue game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Side Scroller 13.3%, Arcade 13%, Shooter 12.4%, Action 9.3%
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 16.2%, Arcade 15.1%, Shooter 13.3%, Side Scroller 12.9%, 2D Platformer 12.8%
This book contains several of tamazusa's small-scale STG works, mainly game jam works.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Action 18.7%, Arcade 18.1%, Shooter 16%, Side Scroller 12.5%
Roguelite: Square Run is a side scrolling game platformer where you collect coins while the platforms disappear behind you. You can purchase upgrades in the in-game shop to increase your jump height and base speed along with abilities to help you go further. new upgrades will be added.
Why similar: Roguelike 20%, Arcade 19%, Casual 17.5%, 2D Platformer 14.8%, Side Scroller 13.9%
A minimal two-key action game where you weave through a torrent of fiery brimstone and even deadlier hazards to escape the infernal grasp of the underworld.
Why similar: Action 21.2%, Arcade 18.8%, Casual 17.2%, 2D Platformer 17%, Old School 8.6%
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 23.1%, Side Scroller 17.1%, Shooter 13.7%, Arcade 12.5%, Action 10.2%
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 20.3%, Action 19.6%, Arcade 17.7%, Shooter 16%, Casual 16%
This is a horizontal shooter game. The story takes place in a city infected by "coal", where most people have become coal zombies. When the government learned of the great changes in the city, it sent two elite soldiers to investigate the situation.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Shooter 16.4%, Side Scroller 15.3%, Arcade 15.2%, 2D Platformer 13.6%
The Adventure of Ninomae Ina'nis is a vertical shoot 'em up game where you control Ninomae Ina'nis from Hololive Myth and her companion AO-chan.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Action 19.3%, Arcade 18.9%, Casual 18.9%, Shooter 17.1%
A small topdown shooter in pixelart graphics.
Why similar: Action 16.1%, Shooter 16%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Casual 15.6%, Arcade 15.2%
Achievements can be achieved by breaking stones. Use the goods you have earned to purchase skills, increase your proficiency, or enhance your damage to take on the boss! Destroy more enemies further with weapons that are upgraded according to your level of achievement in breaking stones!
Why similar: Shooter 19.4%, Side Scroller 18.9%, Casual 18.8%, 2D Platformer 18.1%, Old School 9.1%
A short, mini-shooter inspired by all-nighters and meant to be played in quick runs. Rapid gear progression and powerful consumable items are matched by swarms of ever-increasing enemies. No extra lives--falling asleep is game over.
Why similar: Action 24.4%, Casual 22.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Side Scroller 16.5%, Shooter 14.4%
The Classic Returns!Experience the thrill of The Original Moorhuhn Hunt, a cult classic celebrating 25 years of action with tens of millions of sales and downloads! Aim, shoot, and reload to dominate the leaderboard. Are you ready to become the number one hunter?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Arcade 13.2%, Shooter 12.5%, Side Scroller 12%, 2D Platformer 11.5%
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 24.1%, Side Scroller 23.4%, 2D Platformer 16.8%, Shooter 15%, Action 7.1%
The game is now available as “HORGIHUGH,” a shooting game that has been well received for its package illustrations by KOU, an illustrator who has worked on the “Shanti” series and other games, and for its serious theme and authentic level design, despite its cute retro dot-picture appearance.
Why similar: Action 22.3%, Side Scroller 21.6%, Casual 18.1%, 1990's 14.9%, Shooter 9.4%
90 seconds to hunt as many chickens and collect as many points as possible. Beat your personal record and compete with players around the globe.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Arcade 13.2%, Shooter 12.6%, Side Scroller 11.9%, 2D Platformer 11.5%
CyberBrick presents classic brick breaker arcade action in a new re-imagined unique game where the better you are at staying cool and composed, the more points you will likely score. Offers 100% Mouse controller gameplay!
Why similar: Action 24.7%, Arcade 21.4%, Casual 20%, Old School 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 8%
An unknown force from a parallel reality trapped Earth’s energy in three runes. The best resistance fighters have been sent on a critical mission to destroy the runes and seal the dimensional rift.
Why similar: Side Scroller 18.1%, Arcade 17.3%, Action 17.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, 2D Platformer 13.8%
This is the biggest news title of 2025. A cute bullet-hell shooter is now available. The game features cool and futuristic visuals and active gameplay.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Action 18.6%, Shooter 17%, 2D Platformer 15.9%, Casual 10.6%
In a world devastated by machines, humanity places its last hope in a warrior equipped with special armor. Explore intense stages, face challenging bosses, and fight to reclaim what remains of the planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Arcade 17%, Action 16.5%, Side Scroller 15.7%, 2D Platformer 11.8%
Collect stars and use them wisely to become stronger. Use each character's personality to establish a growth strategy. And survive and escape for 5 or 10 days.
Why similar: Roguelike 19.2%, Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 14.5%, Side Scroller 14.1%, 2D Platformer 13%
Combat Medic is a top-down 2D game where you play as a combat medic. Traverse the battlefield avoiding the hale of incoming enemy fire, make use of your medical tools and use your knowledge to save the lives of fallen soldiers before they succumb to one of their many possible injuries.
Why similar: Action 22.3%, Arcade 19.3%, Casual 18.1%, 2D Platformer 17.4%, 1990's 11.9%
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 14.5%, Side Scroller 11.6%, Shooter 11.5%, 2D Platformer 11%, Arcade 10.4%
Coppy Tour is a side-scrolling arcade adventure with the goal of collecting all coins, targets, and hidden items spread across the 2D world. It is a classic "High-Score" competition, with an online leaderboard, full customization and unlimited playability.
Why similar: Arcade 15.5%, Action 15.5%, Roguelike 15%, Casual 12.8%, Shooter 11.1%
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 16.7%, Side Scroller 13.6%, Arcade 13%, Action 9.6%, 2D Platformer 8.4%
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 21.4%, Side Scroller 18.6%, Shooter 13.9%, Arcade 13.2%, Action 10.8%
Rope Guy - A platformer game where you tie two different objects with a rope and teleport them between each other. Pass levels by collecting keys to doors using unique mechanics and solving difficult puzzles.
Why similar: Side Scroller 27.3%, 2D Platformer 20.9%, Arcade 19.6%, Casual 9.4%, Action 8.5%
There isn't anything better than punching things in 8-bit that will end up leaving you with RAW FISTS! *Warning, this game contains old school difficulty* (Blowing in the cartridge is not required.)
Why similar: Arcade 16.9%, Action 16.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Shooter 14.4%, 2D Platformer 13.5%
The story revolves around two sisters: Xiao Mei, the master of the Flame Dragon Fist, and Xiao Ying, the master of the opposing fist, the Dark Dragon Slaying Fist, and Xiao Mei's older sister. Xiao Mei is fascinated by the power of the Dark Dragon and sets out to save her sister who has disappeared.
Why similar: Action 23.8%, Side Scroller 23%, Arcade 22.3%, 1990's 15.8%, Casual 7.2%
Arcadium is an action packed brickbreaker game where you destroy bricks, enemies and bosses using your ball and powerups. Fast reflexes, aiming and avoiding simple misstakes is required for beating this game, choose between three difficulty settings to adjust the challenge.
Why similar: Action 23.7%, Arcade 23.3%, 2D Platformer 19.1%, Old School 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%
Take on a howling challenge in Full Moon Rush! This classic shoot 'em up is a bullet hell masterpiece with a boss rush twist. With 15 epic battles and old-school graphics, you'll need expert shooting skills to survive. Customizable health and Assist Mode make it accessible to all.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Side Scroller 16.4%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 10.9%
Space Wars is an exciting 2D space shooter. It has tons of powerups, tons of action, and tons of hardcore gameplay!
Why similar: Action 20.4%, Casual 18.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Side Scroller 11.5%, Arcade 10.3%
Save Earth from an invasion of intergalactic chickens! Finger-blistering arcade shooting action for one or two players.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Action 17.8%, Arcade 17.3%, Shooter 15.4%, Casual 14.6%
Red Horizon is an addictive space shmup game. Heavily influenced by the classics of the past, Red Horizon takes a modern spin on the genre combining it with some subtle Rogue-like elements to provide players with a unique experience every time they play.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, Action 13.2%, Roguelike 12.3%, Casual 11.8%, Arcade 10.8%
Race through 15 progressive levels in this SNES/SEGA style 90's retro speed-run platformer.
Why similar: 1990's 16.6%, Casual 12.9%, Old School 12.9%, Action 10%, Arcade 9%
This arcade platform game will challenge your skills to complete as many mini levels as you can before time runs out, with a minimalist pixel art style TIMENOT comes to offer a fast, responsive and accurate gameplay to platform games. Try not to run out of time.
Why similar: Side Scroller 22.4%, Roguelike 19%, 2D Platformer 17.3%, Arcade 16.3%, Casual 10.3%
A 2D platformer where you play as a magical unicorn battling through a world of alpha characters, symbols, and emojis! See if you can survive through all 26 levels of absolute unicorn madness! 🦄✨🌈
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Arcade 14.1%, Shooter 12.8%, Action 10.5%
Alpha Warrior is a retro, space shooter where the player engages in flight combat with enemy terrestrials and arcade style bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Arcade 20.5%, Casual 19.4%, Shooter 18.5%, Old School 10.2%
MACE is a classic space shoot ’em up, inspired by the legendary Amiga games of this genre. Handdrawn 2D graphics in HD resolutions, parallax scrolling, explosion effects and optimized games mechanics, combined with the proven gameplay are transporting the “Spirit of Amiga” in today’s Age.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Action 22%, Casual 19.1%, Arcade 13.5%, Shooter 12.2%
Battle for Asciion is a classic horizontal shoot ’em up built entirely from real text characters. No sprites. No pixels. No images. Just pure ASCII action, massive bosses, weapon upgrades and retro arcade challenge.
Why similar: Action 14.8%, Arcade 14.7%, Side Scroller 14.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Shooter 13.5%
Polygon Panic is a fast-paced wave-based shooter where you battle relentless geometric enemies. Survive escalating waves, defeat powerful bosses, and choose from unique upgrades that shape each run. Adapt your strategy, push your limits, and see how long you can last in the chaos.
Why similar: Roguelike 20.9%, Action 19.6%, Arcade 18%, Casual 16%, Shooter 15%
