60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, 2D, Space, Retro.
A shmup without shooting. Reflect the bullets with one of your two shields. Bite-sized arcade action. Cover humankind's retreat and make it count.
Ranphon
Ranphon is a side-scrolling space shooter where you control a small ship called Phon in a vast and frantic space full of hostile spaceships.
Escape 2 Space
Embark on a thrilling journey as a space mercenary! Customize your ships with powerful weapons and modules, choose contracts and destinations, and battle enemy fleets and epic bosses. Your decisions shape the universe around you, so forge your path in this action-packed space shooter!
Ranphon is a side-scrolling space shooter where you control a small ship called Phon in a vast and frantic space full of hostile spaceships.
Why similar: Spaceships 22.7% ★, Side Scroller 13.6%, Space 10.9%, Futuristic 8.2%, Bullet Hell 7.7%
Embark on a thrilling journey as a space mercenary! Customize your ships with powerful weapons and modules, choose contracts and destinations, and battle enemy fleets and epic bosses. Your decisions shape the universe around you, so forge your path in this action-packed space shooter!
Why similar: Side Scroller 15.2%, Arcade 10.8%, Bullet Hell 10.8%, Space 9.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.2%
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: Bullet Hell 12.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.1%, Side Scroller 11.2%, Score Attack 11.1%, Sci-fi 8.5%
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: Side Scroller 19.3%, Retro 11.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.5%, Arcade 9.3%, Space 8.2%
If your ideal is strong... Hold it tightly... even in death... The Swan EM-43DSC... A experimental fighter jet blasts through the skies of the New East/West. And as the pilot clutches his yoke, he commits to his rebellion knowing full well, that his mission is not for the faint of heart....
Why similar: Futuristic 12.2%, Bullet Hell 11%, Spaceships 10.3% ★, Shooter 8.1%, Old School 7.9%
ATOMIC GUARDIANS is a fully CO-OP arcade retro shoot 'em up, where one player flies the ship, and the other player mans the shields. Fight your way through a never ending horde of Brutal Bosses, Alien Monsters and Gigantic Asteroids as you rack up a new world-wide high score. Play with up to three friends, and see how long you can last!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 10.8%, Arcade 10.6%, Futuristic 10.5%, Old School 10.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.2%
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: Side Scroller 17.8%, Score Attack 11.8%, Space 10.8%, Arcade 10.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.1%
A shoot'em up inspired by the 16-bit classics of the genre.
Why similar: Side Scroller 16.6%, Old School 12.8%, Arcade 11%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.7%, Score Attack 8.9%
Dodge and shoot your way through waves of enemies. REVO is a high speed, neon drenched space shoot ‘em up inspired by arcade classics of the 1980’s. Collect pickups, unlock powerful, ammo hungry weapons, and defeat giant bosses.
Why similar: Spaceships 20.3% ★, Space 10.6%, Old School 9.2%, Score Attack 8.2%, Bullet Hell 7.1%
Reclaim the arcade. This is a high-octane space shooter where vibrant pixel art meets relentless alien armadas. Master your orbital defenses and survive the ultimate galactic onslaught.
Why similar: Old School 12.8%, Arcade 11.8%, Retro 11%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.7%, Bullet Hell 9.8%
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: Side Scroller 17.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.1%, Space 10.2%, Score Attack 9.1%, Arcade 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: Side Scroller 20%, Score Attack 12.4%, Arcade 11.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 11%, Sci-fi 8.2%
Escape Space is a classic arcade space shooter with RPG mechanics. Fight for various factions against swarms of enemies or bosses and improve your standings, level up your rank, unlock new gear and weapons, and upgrade your spaceship.
Why similar: Space 14.5%, Side Scroller 11.5%, Bullet Hell 10.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.6%, Arcade 9.9%
STURMWIND EX is a shoot-em up in the tradition of old arcade games. If it moves - shoot it!
Why similar: Side Scroller 17%, Space 12.3%, Bullet Hell 11.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.3%, Arcade 10.3%
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: Side Scroller 14.1%, Space 12.2%, Bullet Hell 10.7%, Arcade 10.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.1%
A simple control 2D action dodge game where you survive by avoiding incoming missiles. It combines varied missile patterns, difficulty modes, and skin collection in a hyper‑casual format.
Why similar: Arcade 17.3%, Score Attack 14.6%, Space 13.5%, Sci-fi 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%
In this unique shooter from 1984. take on the role of a pilot of an out-dated Cosmic Cruiser, fighting to rescue the crew of a distant space station that had been captured by a raiding party from the sinister Rallom Empire.
Why similar: Arcade 11.7%, Shooter 11.2%, Retro 11%, Score Attack 10.7%, Space 10%
A high-definition arcade shooter blending old-school action with modern polish. Battle across the Solar System, upgrade your weapons, and unlock tougher challenges in Nemesis Mode - all set to a hypnotic, retro-electro soundtrack.
Why similar: Old School 19.1%, Side Scroller 13%, Retro 11.2%, Bullet Hell 10.9%, Shooter 8.1%
It's a bullet-hell spaceship shooter. Can you survive the battlefield? Let's prove your shooting skills!
Why similar: Side Scroller 18.4%, Score Attack 13%, Space 11.7%, Bullet Hell 11.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.7%
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: Side Scroller 19.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%, Arcade 9.9%, Score Attack 9%, Space 8.8%
Terra Flame is a horizontal shmup inspired by the 90's. The feature is that you can switch between three types of weapons in real time.
Why similar: Score Attack 16.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.2%, Spaceships 10.9% ★, Shooter 9%, Retro 8.3%
Arcade-inspired shmup action where neon vector caverns explode with modern visuals, dynamic music, weapon upgrades and intense score chasing.
Why similar: Side Scroller 14.8%, Score Attack 12.4%, Arcade 9.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.9%, Spaceships 9.4% ★
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 20.1%, Bullet Hell 12.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.8%, Arcade 10.8%, Space 8.3%
Offendron Warrior is a retro arcade that combines shooting and defense. Your objective is saving Offendron civilians in the planets from the group of enemies, who are trying to spread a virus that turns Offendrons into mindless killing machines and eventually destroy the whole planet.
Why similar: Side Scroller 17.4%, Space 11.1%, Bullet Hell 10.6%, Old School 10.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.5%
In this sideways scrolling shmup, take control of your spaceship and navigate through vibrant pixelated environments filled with hordes of enemy spacecraft. Upgrade your ship and weapons, dodge enemy fire while blasting through each stage. Emerge victorious as the ultimate space pilot!
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.1%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.8%, Arcade 10.7%, Score Attack 9.6%
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: Side Scroller 14.7%, Space 14.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.9%, Bullet Hell 10.1%, Arcade 9.2%
classical horizontal scroll 2D Shmup
Why similar: Side Scroller 16.3%, Space 13.2%, Score Attack 12.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 10%, Old School 8%
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: Side Scroller 17.2%, Bullet Hell 11.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.7%, Arcade 9.3%, Space 8.3%
Dodge and encircle your enemies in this neon-drenched revival of the one-of-a-kind arcade classic!
Why similar: Arcade 15.7%, Score Attack 13%, Shooter 12.5%, Space 12.1%, Futuristic 9.6%
In this sidescrolling shoot ‘em up, you are the top pilot of the Exile Squadron, who has to stop the invading colonial forces. Unlock and upgrade an array of tactically diverse weapons, complete bonus objectives and compete with other players on the online leaderboards.
Why similar: Side Scroller 17.3%, Score Attack 11%, Space 10.6%, Arcade 9.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.4%
Shoot different types of spaceships while avoiding getting shot yourself. Kill 10 minutes at a time with this affordable colourful timewaster.
Why similar: Space 13.5%, Arcade 10.4%, Bullet Hell 10.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.9%, Retro 8.9%
The original 8-bit twin-stick space shooter about brotherly love, available to play for free.
Why similar: Space 11.1%, Futuristic 10.6%, Arcade 10.4%, Bullet Hell 10.3%, Old School 9.6%
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: Side Scroller 18.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.3%, Arcade 9.7%, Retro 9.5%, Bullet Hell 8.9%
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: Side Scroller 13%, Arcade 12.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.4%, Bullet Hell 11.5%, Retro 10.2%
The machine world of Molybdion has fallen into disarray. As Nidhogg eats the root of the planet, unending wars rage on the surface! Slice your way through hordes of metallic foes in five frantic levels, defeat fearsome bosses, and dodge countless bullets in this vintage vertical shoot 'em up.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 13.4%, Arcade 13%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.8%, Futuristic 11.3%, Old School 10.7%
Space Elite Force II is a frenetic space-shooter with weapon customization and insane bosses battles. Embark in your ship and fight for the survival of the human race!
Why similar: Side Scroller 15.3%, Score Attack 14.5%, Space 9.7%, Bullet Hell 9.1%, Arcade 9%
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: Side Scroller 19%, Score Attack 14.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.1%, Arcade 9.8%, Bullet Hell 9.4%
RESHOOTER offers heart-pounding shoot-em-up action that elevates classic arcade gameplay to the next level. Dive into the retroflow with electrifying visuals, immersive audio, and captivating mechanics.
Why similar: Score Attack 12.5%, Old School 12.5%, Arcade 11.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.2%, Space 9.6%
The critically acclaimed update to the Space Invaders franchise has arrived to invade Steam with greatly improved graphics and audio! Packed with pulsing, vibrant visuals enhanced further by interactive sound. The invaders have evolved, the question is: can you keep up?
Why similar: Score Attack 11.4%, Bullet Hell 10.4%, Space 10.3%, Arcade 9.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.4%
Dodge asteroids attracted to your gravitational pull and use the profits generated from their collisions to unlock a variety of different spaceships with different abilities. Reach for High Scores to unlock unique skins for each ship.
Why similar: Score Attack 19.8%, Space 15%, Arcade 14%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Bullet Hell 8.1%
Enjoy a fast and frantic arcade shmup from Triangle Service! Attack in all directions and rack up the multipliers - do you have XIIZEAL?
Why similar: Bullet Hell 11.6%, Score Attack 11.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.7%, Spaceships 9.6% ★, Arcade 9%
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: Side Scroller 20.5%, Bullet Hell 12.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.2%, Arcade 8.9%, Space 8.9%
Gear up for an intergalactic thrill ride! Space Elite Force is a frenzied space-shooter packed with weapon customization and epic boss battles. Take command of your ship and fight for the survival of humanity!
Why similar: Side Scroller 16.4%, Score Attack 10.3%, Bullet Hell 10.1%, Space 9.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.1%
Pilot a miniaturized ship and save humanity from the inside out! Herodes is a fast-paced action SHMUP where you enter the human body to hunt a deadly virus. Destroy organic defenses and survive visceral bosses in this tribute to genre classics.
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.9%, Arcade 11.8%, Bullet Hell 11.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.7%, Shooter 9%
Defender's Squad is a sci-fi vertical scrolling shooter 2D that combines 7 different levels. Play Solo and pick one of the 3 ships to kill enemies and save the earth from aliens.
Why similar: Score Attack 15.4%, Space 14%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.8%, Arcade 10.5%, Shooter 9.1%
A desolate and derelict station has been uncovered. You've been tasked with investigating, only to find the station's automated defenses are still active! How is it still... "alive"? Pilot your ship and find out! Can you make it out... "alive"? This helps me get through school! Hope you enjoy!
Why similar: Space 21.8%, Side Scroller 19.5%, Bullet Hell 14%, Arcade 13.7%, Retro 7.9%
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: Side Scroller 18.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.4%, Arcade 11.9%, Space 9.7%, Retro 9.3%
A fast-paced retro shoot-'em-up featuring evolving weapons, intense arcade combat and massive bosses — from one-man studio Psychotic Psoftware.
Why similar: Side Scroller 19.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, Space 11.7%, Bullet Hell 9.8%, Retro 9.7%
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: Side Scroller 12.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.1%, Space 9.7%, Arcade 9.6%, Bullet Hell 9.2%
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 17.2%, Arcade 10.6%, Old School 9.8%, Bullet Hell 9.3%, Score Attack 9%
Sidescrolling Shoot’em’up that will transport you back into the 90s (and space).
Why similar: Side Scroller 17.5%, Old School 10.6%, Space 10.3%, Bullet Hell 10.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.4%
A 2.5D shoot ’em up with roguelite elements set aboard a colossal space station orbiting Earth. Fight grotesque creatures born from organic matter and wreckage, master a 360-degree directional shield, and survive intense combat through skill, adaptation, and progression with every run.
Why similar: Side Scroller 16.4%, Bullet Hell 11.3%, Score Attack 10.7%, Space 10.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.5%
Blast meteors in this retro-style arcade game with a musical twist! Use your keyboard or plug in a MIDI piano to methodically (and melodically) destroy the oncoming meteors. Shoot for high scores, rack up massive combos, and develop your piano dexterity along the way!
Why similar: Arcade 18.8%, Space 13.7%, Score Attack 11.6%, Retro 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%
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: Side Scroller 21%, Arcade 14.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.6%, Shooter 10.3%, Retro 7.8%
You've escaped from the galaxy's most secure space prison, and now there's a bunch of angry lawless chasing you. You must survive, fight for your freedom, and outrun these grumpy pursuers. Asterobits delivers a relentless (and slightly absurd) escape in an arcade-style roguelike space shooter.
Why similar: Spaceships 26.6% ★, Space 15%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Sci-fi 9.1%, Arcade 8.4%
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: Side Scroller 18.8%, Space 11.6%, Bullet Hell 11.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.3%, Old School 8.9%
Execute intense space battle operations from side, and top view. Face tough enemies along your way, destroy guardians and generators. Dodge traps. Keep focus on targets. Think fast. Overcome the chaos. Join now and become an alpha centauri pilot. Bonus: retro like endless space shooter mini game.
Why similar: Side Scroller 19.6%, Score Attack 17.9%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Space 13.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.9%
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: Side Scroller 18.2%, Score Attack 14.6%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 11%, Old School 10.8%
Invaders from the Lost Sectors is classic arcade action. Aliens descend with increasing speed towards your base. Shoot them all before they land. Player controlled settings like guided missiles, rate of fire, enemy speed and more help you customize exactly the game experience that you want.
Why similar: Arcade 13.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.6%, Score Attack 12%, Space 11.8%, Shooter 10.3%
Royal Odyssey is a retro-style arcade space shooter where you pilot Prince Zayven’s ship through a deadly asteroid storm, blasting your way to survival.
Why similar: Space 11.7%, Futuristic 11.6%, Side Scroller 11.3%, Bullet Hell 10.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.8%
