Games Like Star99

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 20.9%, Side Scroller 19.8%, Cyberpunk 14.4%, Arcade 8.5%, 1980s 6.4%

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 27.8%, Side Scroller 20.3%, Arcade 10.7%, 1980s 9.2%, Retro 8.5%

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 25.2%, Side Scroller 22%, Arcade 10.9%, 1980s 8.1%, Old School 7.4%

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 29%, Side Scroller 20.3%, Arcade 11.2%, Retro 7.9%, Action 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 27.9%, Side Scroller 20.6%, Arcade 11.1%, Old School 7%, Retro 6.5%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Side Scroller 24.6%, Arcade 9.9%, Retro 9.3%, Aliens 5.3%

A quick and action paced retro styled arcade shooter, or shoot 'em up (shmup) if you like. Perfect to play in short chunks, like when you are waiting for big games to download.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Cyberpunk 13.4%, Arcade 10.7%, 1980s 9.6%, Old School 8.7%

Cyberpunk 3776 harkens back to the glory days of arcade shoot-em-ups. It all begins on a postapocalyptic earth and proceeds into space. Your journey will be a metaphor about life and death, a road that every person has to walk down alone. The only choices you get while on your path to the inevitable end: keep your head up high or forfeit.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Cyberpunk 19.1%, Side Scroller 18.6%, 1980s 6.1%, Old School 5.8%

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 32.4%, Side Scroller 25.5%, 1980s 7.4%, Retro 7.2%, Aliens 7.1%

The Iconic Block-Breaker Returns! Embrace for free the intensity of the Battle Royale, thanks to the Eternal Battle Mode, up to 25 players online. Play now for free and try to reach the top of the leaderboard. Additional modes are available for separate purchase.

Why similar: Battle Royale 45.5% ★, PvP 16.6%, Arcade 13.9%, Action 7.8%, Old School 5.8%

Blast off for a retro shoot’em up experience filled with clever twists and secrets!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.2%, Side Scroller 30.2%, Arcade 11.7%, Old School 7.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%

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 27.6%, Side Scroller 24.9%, Arcade 11.9%, 1980s 8%, Sci-fi 7%

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 24.7%, Side Scroller 22.2%, Arcade 9.7%, 1980s 7.4%, Retro 7.1%

Discover or re-discover, the emblematic block breaker game in a fully modernized version! Classic elements from the franchise will definitely make a comeback, with a brand-new look, new rules, as well as new effects, bonuses and features!

Why similar: Battle Royale 45.6% ★, PvP 19.3%, Arcade 15.9%, Retro 5.8%, 2D 5.3%

Scavenge for weapons, ambush your friends, die trying. A Special Place In Hell is an 8-man fast-paced top-down battle royale-lite inspired by 4-bit games of the Atari 2600 era.

Why similar: Battle Royale 40.8% ★, Arcade 10.9%, Top-Down 8.5%, 1980s 8.4%, Old School 7.8%

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 23.7%, Side Scroller 19.1%, Arcade 10.9%, Old School 10.1%, 1980s 9.1%

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 33.7%, Arcade 15.7%, 1980s 11.6%, Old School 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%

Retro-inspired multiplayer platformer for up to 4 players. Battle friends or AI in chaotic arena fights using attacks, powers, and clever tactics. Win by collecting 5 coins or being the last one standing. Skill, timing, and strategy decide the champion.

Why similar: Battle Royale 43.4% ★, PvP 18.2%, Arcade 11.1%, Old School 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%

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 32.7%, Side Scroller 25.4%, Arcade 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 7%, Retro 5.9%

A shoot'em up inspired by the 16-bit classics of the genre.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Side Scroller 22.1%, Arcade 12.3%, Old School 12.2%, Retro 6.2%

Battle swarms of Galactic Invaders in this action-packed retro-inspired arcade shoot em up. May the Nerd be with you.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27%, PvP 17%, Arcade 10.8%, Old School 8.4%, 1980s 7.7%

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 40%, Arcade 16.9%, Old School 9.3%, 1980s 7.5%, 2D 6.9%

SPACEMAN is a short, nostalgic, retro Shoot-Em-Up

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.6%, Side Scroller 16.5%, Arcade 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%, 1980s 7.5%

In this addictive side-scrolling shoot-em-up from 1982, your mission is to penetrate through four defence rings, and blow up an illegal cache of neutron bombs - an almost impossible feat! Enemy missiles and radar bases track your movements, and the landscape is as treacherous as your enemies.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Side Scroller 23%, PvP 13.8%, Arcade 8.5%, Retro 7%

Saturn Quest: Blast Effect is a story-driven action adventure game set in the human-less galaxy far far away. Fly, climb, shoot, explore the world and fight the giant bosses in this 8 Bit style Space Opera, full of drama and epic.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Side Scroller 16.8%, Top-Down 10.7%, Arcade 10.7%, Old School 7.3%

A collection of 4 small games by The Voices Games Ascendshaft: A vertical scrolling shootemup Violetti Goottii: A 2d Platformer Dragons in Space: A sidescrolling Shootemup Endless Shaft: A score attack survival game

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Side Scroller 22.6%, Arcade 12.3%, Old School 8.6%, Aliens 8.5%

Too Many Chickens! is a twin-stick bullet hell style couch co-op battle game. A large roster of bizarre weapons, power-ups and abilities awaits so choose ya favourite gun slinger, grab ya M79 chicken launcher and blast your best friends into tiny pieces for ultimate glory!!!!

Why similar: Battle Royale 32.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, PvP 16.1%, Arcade 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%

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: Side Scroller 34.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 34.3%, Arcade 14.1%, Retro 8.2%, 2D 5.6%

Flutter around to dodge falling eggs from chickens above, and collect corn and power ups to drop eggs on the unlucky fowl below!

Why similar: Battle Royale 40.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, PvP 16.7%, Arcade 9.7%, 2D 3.3%

IMPACT POINT! – An ultra satisfying, fast paced, 2-4 player, arena based, multiplayer, top down 2D shooter. Grab what you can and battle it out with 2-4 players to be the last man standing in a game heavily inspired by retro and vaporwave shooters.

Why similar: Battle Royale 31.4% ★, PvP 15.8%, Cyberpunk 14.7%, Top-Down 9.7%, 1980s 6.9%

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 31.6%, Side Scroller 26.1%, Arcade 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%, Retro 6.1%

ShapeTECH welcomes you to participate in their latest aptitude assessment program, ShapeVS. Gather your friends, family members and even colleagues as you participate in a variety of mini-games designed to test your capability of supporting our new society.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Side Scroller 20.7%, PvP 15%, Arcade 9.5%, Top-Down 9.3%

In 1985 N.O.M.A.D. pushed the boundaries of what the 8-bit computers of the day could achieve with both their graphics and their gameplay. A fast-paced, all-out action shoot ’em up, this retro classic still retains a fan base to this day.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Side Scroller 24.3%, Cyberpunk 18.4%, Arcade 10.9%, Sci-fi 5.6%

This is a very challenging, old-school, retro, side-scrolling, sci-fi shooter, with modern twists. You must defend your base against the onslaught of approaching alien attackers. Utilize power-ups and protect your allies and resources. If you miss the arcade games of yesteryear, this is for you.

Why similar: Side Scroller 27.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Old School 15.1%, Arcade 12.8%, Retro 9.9%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Side Scroller 22.8%, 1980s 11.9%, Arcade 10.1%, Old School 9.6%

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 28.9%, Side Scroller 24%, Arcade 14.8%, Cyberpunk 12%, Action 7.7%

Slide, jump and shoot in 8 directions in this explosive Run 'n Gun for up to 3 players! Swap weapons in real time, activate insane specials and take on alien bosses in an action-packed invasion of retro mayhem!

Why similar: Cyberpunk 21.6%, Side Scroller 20.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Aliens 10.4%, 1980s 6.4%

『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!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.6%, Side Scroller 22.6%, Arcade 9.2%, 1980s 8.7%, Old School 7%

Tiny Little Royale is a fast-paced 2.5D multiplayer shooter with funny ASEAN-inspired weapons and cute costumes. Jump into Deathmatch, Flag Frenzy, or Team Arena—easy to play, tricky to master, and full of chaotic fun!

Why similar: Battle Royale 49.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, PvP 8.9%, Top-Down 8.1%, Action 7.3%

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 37.7%, Arcade 12.7%, Retro 9.9%, 1980s 8.5%, Old School 7.2%

A thrilling sci-fi cyberpunk shmup / shoot'em up with epic boss battles and a vast arsenal of futuristic weapons! Battle through the Ecumenopolis, restore the cosmic balance, and save the universe! Flow state gaming to unleash your inner hero! Feel your skills grow on your way to 1CC S+ tier rank!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.6%, Side Scroller 24.2%, Cyberpunk 19.2%, Arcade 13%, Sci-fi 5.3%

In the mayhem-filled streets of the future where criminal gangs rule and cops fear to tread, only the bounty hunters can free the city from the corrupt fist of felony. Lay waste to the criminal underworld and make a killing in this hard boiled action comedy arcade shooter.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Side Scroller 21%, Cyberpunk 16.9%, Arcade 8.3%, 1980s 7.4%

Ping Pong Space is a modern incarnation of the classic Pong game, set in space. Accept the challenge to defeat the AI robot and become the retro tennis champion of the galaxy!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, PvP 16.3%, 1980s 12.7%, Arcade 11.9%, Old School 9.6%

Be shot and shoot back! Rule reversal type Shmup "Return Ace"What you have been given is the power to take advantage of the oncoming malice and return it.Please enjoy the unique sense of incompatibility, tension, and striking that the experience of bullet energy weaves.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.4%, Arcade 12.1%, Top-Down 10.4%, 1980s 10.2%, Old School 9.3%

R-Type and R-Type II, the legendary coin-op space shooters, are now together on Steam!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.9%, Side Scroller 24.9%, Arcade 14%, Action 7.2%, Retro 4.8%

Blaze of Storm is a arcade-style vertical scrolling shmup. You will fight against enemies in cyberspace as a cyber diver.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, Cyberpunk 19.1%, Arcade 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%, Old School 6.7%

Monster Mayhem is a 2-8 player party game starring adorable monsters. Compete with friends in a variety of casual minigames. Claim victory as the monster with the most trophies in this lighthearted, chaotic game!

Why similar: Battle Royale 52.9% ★, Side Scroller 25.2%, PvP 12.4%, Action 8.3%, Multiplayer 1.1%

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 27.3%, Side Scroller 23.2%, Arcade 12.5%, Old School 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 6%

Corporations turned crime-infested streets into profit margins for bounty hunters and John Sawyer is going to make a killing. Hunt, die, upgrade, repeat in this explosive roguelite prequel where every strategic upgrade strips away more flesh and builds a cybernetic fighter one chrome limb at a time.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Cyberpunk 24.8%, Side Scroller 14.2%, 1980s 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%

Build your own robot AI and stress test its abilities in a Battle Royale. Along the way learn concepts such as Utility AI, Monte Carlo Tree Search, Neural Networks and Machine Learning.

Why similar: Battle Royale 44.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Top-Down 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%, Retro 4.8%

In this side-scrolling egg-em-up, released in 1984, take on the role of Percy as he struggles to build a nest and feed his needy offspring. Contains both the Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum versions of the game.

Why similar: Side Scroller 33.4%, Arcade 15.7%, Retro 12.8%, 1980s 10%, Old School 9.4%

Welcome to the Battle of the Fitzgerald's there can be only one King or Queen of the land, so join in on the funniest battle you will ever play. It's all just about the FUN.

Why similar: Battle Royale 50.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 33.1%, PvP 8.3%, Action 3.6%, Combat 2.9%

Triumph over friends in this chaotic arcade battle royale game for up to 8 players. Jump online, grab a sword, load your bazooka, and be the last knight standing in this free-to-play version of Knight Squad 2.

Why similar: Battle Royale 51.1% ★, PvP 17.3%, Arcade 15.7%, Top-Down 10.1%, Action 4.7%

STAR SHREDDERS is a prologue to an extensive, story-rich SHMUP with strategic elements. Play as Clash, leading the Valkyrie force in the onset of an epic interstellar war. This teaser sets the stage for a larger adventure.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.2%, Cyberpunk 21.1%, Old School 11.2%, Sci-fi 10.6%, Retro 8.4%

If you enjoy old-school local multiplayer games, you're going to love Trenchfoot! Trenchfoot is a fast paced party game for up to 16 players locally!

Why similar: Battle Royale 41.6% ★, PvP 10.7%, Arcade 10.6%, Old School 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%

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 30%, Side Scroller 27.8%, Arcade 12.4%, 1980s 6.5%, Sci-fi 6%

Starxia is an old-fashioned side-scrolling space shooter. Step into the role of a Pilot and use your ship to eliminate hordes of fierce enemies. A compelling story and many interesting characters await you in this adventure. Take over the controls and fly into the vacuum of space. Let the hunt begin

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.9%, Side Scroller 33.5%, Arcade 14%, Old School 6%, Sci-fi 6%

The 2D side-scrolling shooter from The Behemoth is back! With your mighty blaster and a group of mysterious kids by your side, destroy the agency and reclaim your spaceship!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Side Scroller 24.9%, Arcade 13.6%, Old School 10.3%, Aliens 8.3%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Side Scroller 19.2%, Arcade 15.1%, Cyberpunk 12.9%, Action 8%