60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Arcade, Action, Shoot 'Em Up, 2D.
Star Razer is a shooter game inspired by the Vectrex game Asteroids, with a hint of Geometry Wars. You must face successive waves of enemies and achieve the highest score (online). The game is exclusively played with mouse and keyboard (for now).
MeteoStorm is an action packed retro shoot-em-up. MeteoStorm offers up to 25 challenging waves of exciting shoot-em-up action with 3 different difficulty levels!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.9%, 1980s 21.7%, Action 19.3%, Arcade 18.9%, 2D 6.2%
Save our galaxy from the invasion of an alien race.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.2%, 1980s 29.2%, Arcade 22.6%, 2D 7.4%, Singleplayer 1.6%
Super Chain Crusher Horizon is the largest, longest, most incredible PC shooting game in history with a two-player mode that is revolutionary. And, it’s loaded with game modes that solve the problems had by most shoot ‘em ups.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51.5%, Arcade 25.7%, Action 13.6%, 2D 9.2%
Brick breaker arcade action with unique features
Why similar: 1980s 38%, Arcade 28.6%, Action 23.5%, 2D 7.7%, Singleplayer 2.3%
Take off on a classic arcade journey with Tiger-Heli, Toaplan's pioneering vertical shooter that set the stage for an entire genre. Now available on PC with a host of modern upgrades!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.2%, Arcade 21.4%, 1980s 15.5%, Action 12.1%, 2D 7.8%
Legendary classic game "PONG" returns with stunning visuals and emotionally stirring sound! A high-performance AI precisely predicts the ball's trajectory and counters with calculated moves. If you can clear STAGE 30, you're a true super player!
Why similar: 1980s 31.2%, Action 24.9%, Arcade 23.1%, Physics 11.8%, 2D 7.4%
Barback is a 1980s arcade action run and gun game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.1%, Action 25.6%, Arcade 23.8%, 2D 7.7%, Singleplayer 1.8%
In this arcade style shoot em up that lets you earn more punishing difficulties, you are Sylvester, a hero pilot in his glory days turned space janitor on a space station. After an attack on said post, it is up to him to retrieve the fabled Fang Shards. Turn your Beast Mode on, you're going to need it.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.1%, Action 26%, Arcade 21.5%, 2D 8.3%
Featuring six levels of intense shooting action, Tiamat X is a rip-snortin tribute to the side-scrolling space shooters of yesteryear, and would be right at home blazing away on the screen of a booming, beer-stained arcade cabinet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.9%, Action 26.6%, Arcade 26.5%
Experience Toaplan's arcade shooter Flying Shark (AKA Sky Shark) on PC with the latest quality-of-life features. Ride through the skies as they burn in a rain of armor-piercing bullets! You have been chosen for the mission. Because you are the best pilot there is!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.3%, Arcade 24.8%, Action 23.8%, 2D 7.6%, Singleplayer 1.6%
A sequel that isn’t afraid to be different. EXZEAL is the followup to TRIZEAL Remix, but it’s much more than a simple rehash. Choose between multiple ships and specialize in each one’s weapon system. Will you focus on shooting, shot charging, or close-range attacks? In EXZEAL, it’s your choice.
Why similar: Action 45.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 39.4%, Arcade 15%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 49.5%, Action 33.3%, Arcade 17.2%
“SHOCK TROOPERS ”, the fan favorite 2D top-down view action shooting game released exclusively on NEOGEO MVS in 1997, returns to the battlefield on Steam!Progress through the battlefield, choosing the best routes and strategy!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.9%, Action 29.3%, Arcade 28.7%, 2D 9.1%
Artificial intelligence threatens the galaxy. Buckle up and fight computing power with the only power that counts: FIREPOWER! Experience Toaplan's brain-melting Slap Fight (AKA Alcon) with its gauge-based power-ups and strategic gameplay. Now on PC with the latest features!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.9%, Arcade 24.6%, Action 24.2%, 2D 7.7%, Singleplayer 1.6%
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 32%, Action 21.9%, Arcade 20%, 1980s 19.7%, 2D 5.4%
Chronoblast Maximum Force is a fast paced bullet shooter inspired by arcade classics. Keep your finger on the trigger at all times in this challenging arcade game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.5%, Action 30.2%, Arcade 21%, 2D 8.3%
In the far distant future, an epic war for survival takes place... Deep within the Andromeda galaxy, the people of Zile grow restless and greedy. The Zilions secretly prepare for a massive strike against the nearby planet Ytima. Fearing such an attack, the Ytimians train an elite squad of "Stargunners.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54.6%, Action 29.4%, Arcade 16%
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 32.9%, 1980s 20.8%, Arcade 20.2%, Action 20.1%, 2D 5.2%
A fast paced shoot-em-up featuring modern military aircraft. Choose one of the eight fighter aircraft and take the battle to the skies throughout nine action-packed stages each with their own end-level special boss.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 66.7%, Arcade 17.7%, Action 15.6%
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 26.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 26%, 1980s 24%, Action 15.8%, 2D 6.8%
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 49.8%, Arcade 22.5%, Action 18.6%, 2D 7.5%, Singleplayer 1.7%
A synthetic race has come to your planet to steal your technology, And you have to fight them off. Fight off the Tecroroid invasion as they sent wave after wave of enemies to the planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.4%, Arcade 24.3%, Action 17.2%, 2D 8.7%, Singleplayer 2.4%
Nandeyanen!? – The 1st Sûtra is a horizontal 2D shoot’em up that introduces gameplay mechanics such as bullet counter and blast pods. The player takes the role of Tenguman, a long-nosed goblin who wakes up after a thousand year sleep to see the world overrun by an army of mythical pranksters.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.6%, Action 28.4%, Arcade 18.5%, 2D 8.6%
RED TITANS is a single player vertical shoot em up, use the resources available to stop the threat, you will have to be very skillful since there are no continues.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32%, 1980s 21.6%, Action 19.8%, Arcade 19.7%, 2D 6%
Astra Quest is a retro-futuristic bullet hell shooter. Design modular starships with unique cores, bases, and devices. Survive intense battles, earn Evolution Points, and unlock upgrades in Adventure and Evolution modes to dominate the neon-lit cosmos.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.4%, 1980s 33.3%, Action 16.3%, Arcade 7.7%, Singleplayer 2.2%
A fast pace retro arcade shooter. Fight waves of zombies and dragons with a great gun collection. Battle five wild bosses all while trying to keep the high score.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.1%, Action 22%, Arcade 20.1%, 1980s 19.8%, 2D 5%
HORGIHUGH is a horizontal side-scrolling shoot 'em up from Japanese developer PiXEL featuring vibrant retro graphics, intense boss battles, a unique power-up system, and an adorable roster of anthropomorphic characters.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.7%, Action 31.2%, Arcade 21.1%
Mutant Legion is a charming but brutal top down shooter: Play as a mercenary on a mission to defeat all enemies, get paid and ultimately get out alive. Pick up and discover various weaponry, secrets and the path to victory.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.8%, Action 23.8%, 1980s 23.4%, 2D 7.4%, Singleplayer 2.7%
The feeling of 90's arcade shooter will come again !! Arcade-like side scroll shooter of 7 stages in all!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 57.5%, Action 25.2%, Arcade 10.2%, 2D 7.1%
Horizon Shift is an explosive wave based single screen shooter with a ton of new ideas and platformer elements. Do what it takes to protect your horizon from the ever encroaching enemy attack!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.1%, Action 37.3%, Arcade 22.6%
Pirate's Peril is an arcade shooter themed in the world of pirates on the open sea!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.4%, Action 26.6%, Arcade 24.9%, 2D 7.3%, Singleplayer 1.7%
One-button precise, dynamic 2D platformer. Collect pixels, open doors, avoid obstacles and enemies. Find your way to the finals and unlock the next levels.
Why similar: 1980s 26.8%, Arcade 24.8%, Action 21.5%, Physics 16.4%, 2D 8.8%
Retro space shoot'em up with nice AI, physics, story and RPG elements.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 61.8%, Action 38.2%
Collect loot. Kill Monsters. Do it Quickly. Oh...and DON'T DIE! Quickly navigate your character through a series of levels filled with monsters trying to take you down. Unlock class-specific power-ups, minions, and other bonuses to help you on your quest.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 60.9%, Action 39.1%
A fast neon arcade game where you bounce through a physics-based arena to hit edges, outscore three bots, activate quick power-ups, and unlock glowing skins. Enjoy intense, competitive, and replayable 60-second rounds built for pure arcade action.
Why similar: 1980s 32.6%, Action 23.8%, Arcade 23.2%, Physics 11%, 2D 8.3%
Neon Shooter is a fast-paced dual stick style shooter that is full of neon colors, bright particle effects, and enemies to destroy. Be ready to jump in and destroy enemies, collect coins and power ups, and upgrade your traits to reach the highest score possible!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.9%, Action 21.5%, Arcade 21.5%, 1980s 17.9%, 2D 5.2%
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 42.8%, 1980s 18.7%, Arcade 17.3%, Action 14.1%, 2D 6.1%
Fly the famed Platypus fighter through a fantastic landscape of carefully molded clay to protect inhabitants of Mungola from the Collosatropolians! Collect power-ups and bonus stars to give your Platypus the boost you need. Every level of this gorgeous arcade challenge bursts with original fun that's perfect for gamers of all ages.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 60.5%, Action 39.5%
In the not-so-distant future, the calamity of World War III led to eventual world peace. But, it didn't last. Earth was invaded by alien marauders - the Kretons. Earth's united military force, still depleted after the mighty onslaught of WWIII, was not nearly sufficient to repel the numerous Kreton attacks.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 58.9%, Action 41.1%
Zenohell is a 90s inspired shoot-em'up (shmup) that is all about simple gameplay, just dodge, shoot, score, with vibrant pixel visuals and a kicking 28 track soundtrack, with lots of content to boot.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 58.8%, Action 41.2%
A loving echo of games from the 80's and familiar to those who loved classics such as Lunar Rescue and Lunar Lander. Swing on a thread from your mothership and thrust safely down to rescue some of those poor guys on the planet, then try to escape safely.
Why similar: 1980s 26.9%, Action 26.3%, Arcade 19.9%, Physics 18.8%, 2D 6.3%
The arcade shoot 'em up where getting angry is just a game mechanic.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39%, Action 26.7%, Arcade 25.3%, 2D 7.5%, Singleplayer 1.6%
Two classic Wonderswan games, now on PC! Battle the mysterious Judges in Judgement Silversword. Cardinal Sins is a score trial marathon, based on the theme of the Seven Deadly Sins. Will you face Judgement?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 55%, Action 45%
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 50.5%, Arcade 21.5%, Action 18.9%, 2D 7.6%, Singleplayer 1.5%
Welcome to a world of dangerous rectangles where quick reflexes and maneuvering will help you keep breathing... Well, for at least a few more seconds! Two buttons. Life or death. How long can you survive? Okay, so you died. Try Again. Die. One more time. Die. Just one more. Die. One more!
Why similar: 1980s 35.4%, Action 27.7%, Arcade 26%, 2D 9.2%, Singleplayer 1.6%
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 34.8%, 1980s 23.2%, Arcade 19.5%, Action 15.2%, 2D 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 38.9%, Action 20.5%, Arcade 18%, 1980s 16.9%, 2D 5%
Simple remake of Space Invaders adding destructions and physics
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.8%, Arcade 22.7%, Action 22.1%, 2D 7.6%, Physics 6.8%
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 39.8%, 1980s 19.3%, Arcade 18.7%, Action 14.6%, 2D 6.4%
Mixing old and new, Astrokicker is inspired by classic shootemups going back to the 80s, with a few twists. The player gets to fly in any direction, and using a combination of skill and strategy, takes out the starbases controlling warpfields.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.7%, 1980s 23.1%, Arcade 20.8%, Action 20.4%, Singleplayer 1.1%
Infinite Shooter is a top down arcade shooting game, also known as a "Shmup", with the emphasis squarely on the action. With no story in the way of your fun, simply choose an opponent and take them down to earn powerful weapons, upgrades, ships, and power-ups!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 53.1%, Action 26.2%, Arcade 20.7%
The original beautiful girl side-scrolling shooter is back! This work commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Cotton series.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.6%, Arcade 26.6%, Action 24.8%, Singleplayer 2%
Nevultra is an exciting shoot'em up that will take you back to the 8bit/16bit era. The protagonist, Nina, needs your help to reach her destination in deep space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42%, Arcade 19.8%, Action 17.1%, 1980s 15.1%, 2D 5.2%
Dash, dig, and blast mutants in this retro inspired arcade shooter that will test your twitch reflexes and path finding skills as you make your way from point A to point B.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.4%, 1980s 22.7%, Action 21.9%, Arcade 19.9%, Singleplayer 1.1%
The Maze Contract is a single player retro action game with vector-style graphics. It takes a lot of inspiration from the 1980's shoot-em-up arcade games, but with added tactical elements and lots of upgrades for your ship and weapons.
Why similar: 1980s 36%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Arcade 16.7%, Action 13.9%, 2D 3.5%
Three classic Score Attack games with online Leaderboards. Blast, Chomp and Swerve your way to high scores!
Why similar: 1980s 32.9%, Arcade 25.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Action 17.7%, Singleplayer 1.8%
