60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Side Scroller, Shoot 'Em Up, Pixel Graphics.
『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!
Thunder Tiger
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!
Kamikaze Empire
Carve the path to victory with kamikaze attacks! Blow away enemies with outlandish weapons, then become your own projectile and take the rest out in a blaze of explosive glory! A self destructive shmup where you devastate everything in your wake. "Squadron, charge~!"
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 23.2%, Side Scroller 18.8%, 1980s 9.9%, Arcade 8.1%, 1990's 7.9%
Carve the path to victory with kamikaze attacks! Blow away enemies with outlandish weapons, then become your own projectile and take the rest out in a blaze of explosive glory! A self destructive shmup where you devastate everything in your wake. "Squadron, charge~!"
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Side Scroller 18.3%, Female Protagonist 9.4%, Shooter 6.8%, Arcade 6.4%
Blast off for a retro shoot’em up experience filled with clever twists and secrets!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Side Scroller 22.8%, Shooter 10.5%, 1990's 8%, Arcade 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 25.5%, Side Scroller 18.9%, Shooter 11.7%, 1990's 9.9%, Arcade 9.7%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Side Scroller 18.3%, 1980s 9.7%, Shooter 9.2%, 1990's 7.6%
A sci-fi retro side-scrolling shoot-em-up / rescue game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Side Scroller 15.2%, 1980s 10.6%, Shooter 9.3%, 1990's 8%
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 23.1%, Side Scroller 17.2%, 1990's 11%, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 8.7%
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 23.1%, Side Scroller 15.1%, 1980s 11.2%, Shooter 9.5%, 1990's 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 23.1%, Side Scroller 17.2%, 1990's 11%, Shooter 10.4%, Arcade 8.6%
Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Side Scroller 18.4%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 10.6%, 1990's 9.3%
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 19.9%, Shooter 10.4%, 1990's 10%, Pixel Graphics 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 29.8%, Side Scroller 21%, 1980s 10%, 1990's 7.5%, Shooter 6.8%
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 24%, Side Scroller 18.8%, 1980s 11.3%, Arcade 8.3%, 1990's 8.2%
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%, Side Scroller 17.3%, Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 9.7%, 1990's 8.8%
A shoot'em up inspired by the 16-bit classics of the genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Side Scroller 17.5%, Old School 9%, Arcade 8.7%, Shooter 7.7%
SPACEMAN is a short, nostalgic, retro Shoot-Em-Up
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Side Scroller 13%, 1990's 10.3%, 1980s 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%
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 30.8%, Side Scroller 19%, 1980s 12%, Shooter 9.3%, 1990's 8.8%
An old-school horizontal shoot 'em up, heavily inspired by the arcade classics of the 90's!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Side Scroller 19.5%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 8.3%
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 26.8%, Side Scroller 21.8%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 7.9%, Retro 7.7%
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 28.9%, Side Scroller 18.2%, 1980s 9.4%, Arcade 8.9%, Action 8.7%
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 24.9%, Shooter 12.6%, 1980s 12%, Arcade 9.5%, 1990's 9.1%
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 27.7%, Side Scroller 18.3%, Arcade 8.8%, 1980s 7.8%, Shooter 7.4%
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 34.2%, Side Scroller 29.7%, Shooter 12.8%, Action 7.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
냥냥펀치(Nyan-Nyan Punch!)는 귀여운 동물귀 소녀들이 공중에서 1대 1 싸움을 벌이는 액션 게임입니다. 언뜻 보면 슈팅 게임처럼 보이지만 펀치를 날려 시원한 근접 공격으로 싸워야 합니다!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Side Scroller 21.7%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 8.7%
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 20.6%, Side Scroller 15.6%, 1980s 13.3%, 1990's 10.5%, Shooter 9.7%
The year is 2051. Location: SATAZIUS, a long-abandoned planet. The cruiser Agano was on patrol when it was attacked and stricken by a confederacy of space pirates that had established a base on SATAZIUS. The pirates attacked the Agano intending to steal the assault ship ‘Trafalgar’ that was stowed aboard the Agano, but the Trafalgar made...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Side Scroller 18%, Shooter 8.3%, 1980s 7.6%, Arcade 7.3%
A fast-paced, side-scrolling retro shooter where you play as “Blit" on a mission to rescue orb pods. Blast enemy swarms and face off against bosses in this bullet-hell shoot 'em up. Earn power-ups and get ready for fluid arcade action in a stylish world with an 80s synthwave soundtrack.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Side Scroller 18.1%, 1980s 15.4%, Female Protagonist 8.7%, Arcade 7.2%
Sidescrolling Shoot’em’up that will transport you back into the 90s (and space).
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Side Scroller 17.7%, 1980s 11.9%, 1990's 9.6%, Shooter 8.9%
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 21.3%, Side Scroller 15.3%, 1980s 12.3%, 1990's 9.6%, Shooter 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 24.3%, Side Scroller 19.5%, 1980s 10.6%, Shooter 8.7%, Arcade 7.6%
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 31.5%, Side Scroller 28.5%, Arcade 10.4%, 1990's 7.5%, Shooter 6.7%
Something mysterious is happening in the pumpkin patch this Halloween! You control Pumpkin Man, a humanoid pumpkin thing animated by occult forces on a quest to discover why things are so creepy. And you vomit candy corn.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Side Scroller 17.9%, Multiple Endings 10.8%, 1980s 9%, Shooter 9%
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 21.5%, 1980s 14.9%, Arcade 14.6%, Shooter 13.9%, 1990's 11.1%
A brand new entry to the series, NIGHT STRIKER GEAR revitalizes the sprite scaling pseudo-3D style with polished graphics. The new GEAR System gives an added depth to the gameplay without sacrificing the intuitiveness. Feeling the rush of fast-paced music, strike through the night once more!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Multiple Endings 11.5%, Shooter 11.4%, 1980s 9.9%, 1990's 8.9%
Raze the road less traveled with your Vulvehicle, the ultimate all-purpose armored combat machine! Whether flying through the sky, or burrowing deep underground, these gals stop at nothing to blast through terrain and enemies alike in this comical action STG!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Side Scroller 16.4%, 1980s 11.5%, Shooter 10.2%, 1990's 8.8%
Asteroid Blasters is a non-stop action space shooter. Inspired by Asteroids, this game will see you choose between 6 different ships each with their own characteristics and utilize a variety of weapon powerups to eradicate your enemies. Play 2 players to increase your chance of survival.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, 1980s 15.7%, 1990's 12.2%, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 9.1%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Side Scroller 17.7%, Shooter 10.8%, 1980s 10.2%, Arcade 9.2%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Side Scroller 22%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 8.8%, 1980s 8.4%
This is a side-scrolling shooting game in which you take control of the "Drainus", the Kharlal Empire's most cutting-edge fighter with the ability to absorb energy bullets, and take down the enemy ships zipping through space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.6%, Shooter 14.7%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Action 9.5%, Side Scroller 6.4%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Side Scroller 22.7%, Shooter 10.8%, Arcade 7.9%, 1980s 7.2%
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 25.9%, Side Scroller 19.1%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Shooter 10.6%, Cute 6.8%
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 22.2%, Side Scroller 17%, Arcade 8.3%, 1980s 8.1%, 1990's 7.7%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, Side Scroller 26.3%, Shooter 11.3%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Arcade 8.3%
Raging Blasters is a vertical scroll shmup featuring high speed scrolling and the exhilaration of destruction.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Shooter 12%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, 1980s 8.3%
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 35.1%, Shooter 12.8%, Arcade 9.5%, 1990's 8.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%
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 27.8%, 1980s 13.9%, Shooter 13.7%, Arcade 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%
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 31.3%, Side Scroller 18.7%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 9.2%, Action 8.8%
Betrayed by her cut-throat crew, Luna Starr - former Space Pirate Captain turned bounty hunter - has a score to settle. As Luna, travel to 5 exotic planets to track down your mutinous mates, and face them in Bullet Hell dogfights to the death!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33%, Side Scroller 13.6%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Action 7.4%, Sci-fi 7.3%
Angels swooping across a disastrous sky! The shoot 'em up of gothic horrors is back
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Side Scroller 16.9%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 9%, Multiple Endings 8%
The ruthless Gidans invite you to an explosive space scramble! Head into the mighty Super Fighter and disintegrate your foes in all directions with various upgradeable weapons. Toaplan's no-frills vertical shooter Truxton speeds onto PC with new features and quality-of-life updates!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Side Scroller 17.3%, 1980s 13.4%, 1990's 10.4%, Arcade 8.8%
Metaloid: Origin is an fast-paced gun’n'run 2D platformer. Take on the role of one out of three android warrior's known as “Predator” and dash through 9 different levels in order to save their planet from an robot army led by Lucian Corp, whom invade their planet and exploit the planetary resources to fuel their galactic war efforts.
Why similar: Side Scroller 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, Action 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Female Protagonist 8.9%
You will see the creation of new lives... Capture enemies and fire them back at their allies as enormous beams of energy in this horizontally scrolling shooting game, featuring 5 versions of G-Darius with new features, enhancements, and Steam exclusive extras!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Side Scroller 18.4%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Multiple Endings 10.6%, Shooter 10%
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 35.3%, Shooter 12.9%, 1980s 11.6%, Arcade 9.6%, Retro 7.8%
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 26.7%, Side Scroller 17.4%, Shooter 12.9%, 1990's 11.2%, Arcade 11.1%
PowerUp and BusterAttack! Despite the beauty of the Danmaku aggressive playing leads to victory in this Makaism Danmaku shooter. The Danmaku Garden awaits you. There's even a cat!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.1%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Shooter 11.6%, 1990's 9.1%, Arcade 9.1%
This is the biggest news title of 2021. A cute bullet-hell shooter is now available. The game features cool and futuristic visuals and active gameplay.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.6%, Shooter 18.7%, Action 9.9%, Cute 7.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%
Kamio Recoil is an exploration shooter, where every shot propels you through zero-gravity! Play as an assembled squad of five girls equipped with Spirit Arms as they maneuver through intricate areas and blast away the yokai invasion in order to defend the world.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Female Protagonist 15.8%, Shooter 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Cute 7.3%
Are you ready to aid Era-bus in its relentless quest for vengeance and consume everything in your path? Defeat the Hu-bon empire in this unique SHMUP/STG experience!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.9%, Female Protagonist 18.7%, Arcade 12.9%, Action 9.1%, Sci-fi 6.9%
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 28.7%, Shooter 13.8%, 1980s 13.7%, Arcade 11.8%, Action 10%
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 32.3%, Shooter 13.4%, 1980s 11.8%, Arcade 10.1%, Retro 9%
