
Modern release of Shoot'em Up Game !!! Take a role as pilot of Your spaceship and feel the arcade games vibes in a new modern release. Defeat intergalactic alien riot and succed in this mission.
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Modern release of Shoot'em Up Game !!! Take a role as pilot of Your spaceship and feel the arcade games vibes in a new modern release. Defeat intergalactic alien riot and succed in this mission.

Nexus Storm
Nexus Storm, inspired by various arcade games from the 80s-90s (Sanxion, Battle Squadron, R-Type…), is a shooting game. The goal is to cross each level by piloting your ship while avoiding or destroying enemies and obstacles.

BumpN RoLL
Can you handle the Genre-Bending Action? Take everything you know about Dot collecting games, then add Timed Puzzles, Obstacles, Enemy Types & Score Multipliers ! Navigate to avoid Enemies & Obstacles as you try to collect enough energy to help 'RoLL' escape!
Nexus Storm, inspired by various arcade games from the 80s-90s (Sanxion, Battle Squadron, R-Type…), is a shooting game. The goal is to cross each level by piloting your ship while avoiding or destroying enemies and obstacles.
Why similar: 1990's 23.1%, Arcade 18.4%, Aliens 13.4%, Retro 12.6%, Bullet Hell 12.6%
Can you handle the Genre-Bending Action? Take everything you know about Dot collecting games, then add Timed Puzzles, Obstacles, Enemy Types & Score Multipliers ! Navigate to avoid Enemies & Obstacles as you try to collect enough energy to help 'RoLL' escape!
Why similar: Arcade 24.4%, Retro 17.8%, 1990's 16.6%, Aliens 12.2%, Sci-fi 10.7%
Colony 28 is a raw piece of Czech gaming history. Step into the circuits of a malfunctioning android, defy your alien masters, and fight for humanity's remnants across 8 sprawling levels. Experience an authentic 90s sci-fi classic in its original Czech version.
Why similar: 1990's 30.8%, Arcade 25.8%, Action 18.4%, Retro 15.9%, 2D 7.4%
Space Tormentor is a Shoot'Em Up Bullet Hell Game in which You immerse Yourself as an lonely pilot with mission to destroy as many alien enemies as it's possible. You have been traped and sent to unknown sector of galaxy. Your goal is to fight your way back to Earth.
Why similar: Spaceships 31.6% ★, Arcade 17.2%, 1990's 14.4%, Aliens 10.7%, Action 9%
Delivering coffee shots...in space! Fast-paced cosmic mixture between Tower defense and Matchmaking, in an always unpredictable universe full of quirky customers from the entire galaxy. Brace yourself for a caffeinated journey like no other!
Why similar: 1990's 27.9%, Arcade 21.3%, Aliens 18.6%, Retro 14.5%, Sci-fi 7.7%
Take control of high-powered ships in a mind-blowing 3D shoot them up and push back the enemy... beyond the atmosphere! Blast through over 10 adrenaline-fueled levels packed with action, secrets, and epic set pieces to discover the true ending.
Why similar: 1990's 27%, Arcade 21.5%, Retro 14.7%, Action 14.4%, Spaceships 13.5% ★
Vektor Z brings fast and furious retro space blasting action to Steam! Blast your way through endless waves of asteroids and enemies to write your name among the stars! Vektor Z offers a rogue-like arcade action game where you'll improve your progress every time you play!
Why similar: Arcade 22.9%, 1990's 20.5%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Action 15.1%, Retro 12.4%
CounterBlocks is an arcade-like rebellious block-breaking game that combines simple block-breaking and non-simple counter bullets.
Why similar: Arcade 27.8%, Retro 25%, Action 19.4%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, 2D 8.5%
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: Arcade 19.8%, Retro 19%, 1990's 17%, Action 13.6%, Bullet Hell 12.5%
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: Arcade 20%, 1990's 18.5%, Aliens 14.5%, Action 13.7%, Bullet Hell 12.1%
The timeless masterpiece that has taken the world by storm is here! Eating all Pac-Dots while dodging the ghosts!
Why similar: Arcade 33%, Retro 31.3%, Action 23.9%, 2D 9.4%, Singleplayer 2.4%
An arcade game, stylized on an 8-bit production from the 90's.Go through the stages, where each next one increases the level of difficulty. An ideal game for players who like retro games. Thanks to its simplicity, the game is also perfect for younger players.
Why similar: 1990's 31.6%, Retro 31.1%, Arcade 24.1%, Linear 9.8%, Indie 1.8%
Gritrunner is a neon arcade space game. Dodge enemies and their fire. Collect the wreckage. Get out if you can.
Why similar: Aliens 24.6%, Arcade 22.6%, Action 15.6%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Retro 13.4%
A fast-paced neon arcade shooter where you dodge and destroy endless enemies as the speed continuously increases, pushing your reaction time and precision to the limit.
Why similar: Spaceships 35.2% ★, Arcade 21.9%, Retro 18.4%, Action 9.9%, Bullet Hell 7.7%
Ultra Break is a modern take on the classic brick-breaker genre which merges classic, fast-paced gameplay with new mechanics and tight controls.
Why similar: Arcade 32.4%, Retro 29.2%, Action 16.7%, Sci-fi 8.9%, 2D 8.2%
A remake of the classic 1993 DOS video game Xargon.
Why similar: 1990's 35.3%, Arcade 30.1%, Action 21.1%, 2D 8.4%, Indie 2.9%
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: Arcade 22.7%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Retro 15.4%, 1990's 13.8%, Action 9.7%
Welcome aboard The C0RE! A fun, fast action dodger in space where you have to deflect bullets and capture as many powerups as you can! The C0RE has POWERUPS, MODES, A SKIN SHOP, LEADERBOARDS, and soooo much more!
Why similar: Arcade 27.9%, Retro 21.8%, Action 19.9%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, 2D 7.9%
Fast Paced, Bullet Hell Retro Shooter! Shoot down enemies and dodge everything. Fight through 17 intense levels with 6 insane boss fights. Do you have what it takes to beat the game?
Why similar: Arcade 21%, 1990's 21%, Retro 16.7%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Action 10.6%
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: 1990's 36.3%, Arcade 29.9%, Action 20.9%, 2D 8.6%, Singleplayer 2.1%
Collect the data disks, avoid enemies, and go for the high score.
Why similar: Arcade 35.9%, Aliens 19.4%, Sci-fi 15.1%, Action 13.2%, 2D 9.6%
Step into the past with your LCD handheld! Test your reflexes and coordination as you navigate challenging obstacles to defeat the alien invasion. With two unique game modes, master the sequences and climb the leaderboards. Can you rise to the challenge?
Why similar: 1990's 34.3%, Arcade 28.8%, Retro 18.2%, 2D 8.9%, Sci-fi 8.1%
The cosmic horrors have kidnapped Starboi's friends! Launch across the galaxy in search of them, avoiding black holes and defeating the tentacled monsters.
Why similar: Arcade 32.4%, Retro 27.8%, Action 24.9%, 2D 10.1%, Singleplayer 2.5%
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: Retro 21.3%, 1990's 20.8%, Arcade 17.2%, Bullet Hell 11.4%, Action 9.2%
"Run and Gun" oldschool single-player platformer with NES aesthetics, including an authentic 8-bit chiptune.
Why similar: 1990's 34.5%, Retro 21.8%, Arcade 17.1%, Sci-fi 10.7%, Action 8.8%
Timeloop Titans is a fast-paced space arcade shooter where you defend the breathtaking Planet Gaia from relentless alien invasions. Upgrade your ship, conquer challenges, and save humanity in this cosmic battle for survival!
Why similar: Spaceships 21.5% ★, 1990's 18.7%, Arcade 16.6%, Aliens 12.8%, Bullet Hell 11.2%
Welcome to Ultimator: The Ultimate Reaction Challenge! Gear up for a gaming challenge that demands precision – Ultimator is not just a game; it's a thrilling adventure filled with relentless enemies, epic bosses, and non-stop action!
Why similar: Arcade 25.7%, 1990's 24.3%, Action 17.9%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, 2D 11%
“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: Arcade 36.2%, Retro 29.3%, Action 24.4%, 2D 10.2%
Dungeon Killer is a fast-paced boss rush shoot ’em up where you play as Astrid, a woman determined to bargain for her husband’s resurrection with the goddess of death herself. Armed with a minigun, you’ll descend into an infernal dungeon and face deadly, unsettling female enemies.
Why similar: 1990's 21.3%, Arcade 17%, Aliens 16.4%, Retro 12.5%, Bullet Hell 10.6%
Survive endless waves, stack powerful upgrades, and create broken builds in this fast-paced 2D spaceship roguelike. Unlock permanent progression, experiment with different weapons and amulets, and push your limits against escalating enemy threats
Why similar: Aliens 24.7%, Arcade 24%, Spaceships 16.6% ★, Retro 11.3%, Bullet Hell 10.3%
Oldschool 2Д-shooter of the Windows 2000 epoch, controlled by mouse. 2-player local cooperative mode with several difficulty levels.
Why similar: Action 30%, Retro 25.4%, Arcade 24.6%, Indie 8.7%, 2D 8.4%
Food Fight! Retro shooter where you take out every boss until you achieve victory.
Why similar: Retro 27.1%, Arcade 21.4%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, 1990's 15.2%, Action 10.3%
Blaze through 7 action packed levels in this sci-fi shoot 'em up made to test even the toughest of shmup veterans. No tricks and no gimmicks; all you have is your raw skill. Board the Phoenix G7, and blast those alien lifeforms to interstellar space!
Why similar: Arcade 25.9%, 1990's 21.2%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Action 16.3%, 2D 7.3%
You take control from a spaceship called DV-01 to towards on stages until reach the "Special Stage" that is endless! Shoot on enemies to earn more points this is the focus. Enjoy! This is the Arcade Version from "Solaris The Second Law".
Why similar: Spaceships 44.4% ★, Arcade 15.1%, 1990's 10.4%, Aliens 9.4%, Action 8.3%
Digital Janitors is an action-packed desktop defense game where hackers have taken your employer’s network hostage, which means the player must go to each computer in the company, excise the virus, and beat the hacker threat.
Why similar: 1990's 47.7%, Arcade 19.6%, Action 15.8%, 2D 11.4%, Singleplayer 3.2%
A retro space shoot 'em up with pixel art graphics, unique enemies, tough angry bosses, and a killer soundtrack. You are among the first pilots to arrive in the system to mount the counteroffensive against the aggressors. Get out there and show these aliens the price for messing with The Alliance!
Why similar: Arcade 20.7%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, 1990's 15.5%, Aliens 11.4%, Action 10.1%
Punch through the cosmos! An arcade-inspired shoot-em-up where you play as an immortal lobster speeding through space.
Why similar: Arcade 23.6%, 1990's 18.6%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Action 13.8%, Retro 13.3%
Help Ms. Cream and her friends on their quest to retrieve all the stolen ice cream from the evil Juice Bunch! Venture through more than 5 different worlds in this arcade inspired game where your goal is to kick scoops and assemble ice cream cones. Aim for the high score or try to get the best time!
Why similar: Arcade 35.9%, Retro 31.5%, Action 17.4%, Linear 11%, Singleplayer 2.2%
Grind Stormer, aka V・V, is a vertically scrolling manic shooter with gorgeous pixel art graphics and an upbeat FM soundtrack. Developed by an all-star team at the legendary Japanese studio Toaplan, known for their stellar shoot ‘em ups.
Why similar: 1990's 30.5%, Arcade 20.8%, Aliens 18.7%, Action 8.8%, Linear 7.3%
In a Barrel is a hellish game about desperately trying to survive as a fish in an unfair world that only wants you dead. As you play and die, you will be able to upgrade your fish for a better chance of survival. If you're fast and lucky enough, you may just reach freedom.
Why similar: Arcade 35.2%, Action 25.4%, Bullet Hell 23.5%, 2D 10%, Singleplayer 3.3%
A top-down 2D arena shooter in the style of a retro arcade game. The player fights against waves of enemy spaceships to defend space as we know it.
Why similar: Arcade 26.7%, Retro 21.3%, 1990's 15.9%, Action 14.2%, Bullet Hell 11.8%
A brutal survival experience where sanity, hunger, and fear fight against you in a dark, unpredictable world. Gather, craft, and survive as reality slowly breaks apart around you.
Why similar: 1990's 33.3%, Arcade 26.6%, Action 17.7%, Retro 9.4%, 2D 7.8%
Synthwave Runner is a casual game where you have to jump over different obstacle to keep running and increase your highscore in an stunning synthwave style.100x Steam Achievments (just start the game)
Why similar: Arcade 32.2%, Retro 31.7%, Linear 17.8%, Action 14.8%, Singleplayer 3.5%
Blast through waves of enemies, collect powerups and test your skills against challenging bosses. It is a modern take on classic space shooters, blending accessible gameplay with roguelite progression. Compete for the top spot on the global leaderboards in 15 minute runs.
Why similar: 1990's 22.8%, Retro 16.1%, Arcade 13.3%, Aliens 12.7%, Bullet Hell 11.8%
Shoot at alien spaceships and avoid incoming rockets in this retro 2D vertical scroller!
Why similar: Aliens 29.3%, Action 26.2%, Retro 23.7%, Arcade 20.8%
Freddy's daughter has been kidnapped by an evil dragon. To rescue her, he must cross the entire kingdom taking some ingredients with which to make a magic potion, but it won't be easy, they must be collected in a specific order and Freddy will have to overcome the dangers he finds in his path.
Why similar: Arcade 28.5%, Retro 26%, 1990's 22%, Action 8.2%, Linear 6.5%
The game is about destroying aliens and fighting never ending waves of enemies. It is a retro, bullet hell, arcade like game where you try to score the highest number of points possible. After you die restart from the beginning.
Why similar: Arcade 30.9%, Retro 24.2%, Action 22.1%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Singleplayer 2.1%
They Came From the Sky is tiny, retro styled, highly-addictive and fast paced arcade game wherein you take the role of one of the Flying Saucers in the 1950s with one and only one Mission: Make a delicious juicy Human Smoothie!
Why similar: Retro 21.5%, Aliens 20%, Arcade 19.5%, Action 17.5%, Sci-fi 7.8%
Shoot' Em Up, Vertical Fast & Fun !The Overdriven Ship is back :More better, more intense, and more beautiful !
Why similar: 1990's 17.8%, Arcade 17.5%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Aliens 13.3%, Retro 13.1%
A nostalgic retro Breakout game reimagined with upgrades, multiple levels, and unlockable skins. Smash bricks, collect power-ups, and enjoy classic arcade fun with a modern twist!
Why similar: 1990's 37.2%, Arcade 28.4%, Action 21.5%, 2D 8.8%, Indie 2.1%
SCHMEKEL is a chaotic roguelike where you're a coin, fighting an Arcade machine from within. Every bullet you fire bounces back. The build you choose will shape your bullet-hell experience.
Why similar: 1990's 24.5%, Retro 21.4%, Arcade 21.4%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Action 7.5%
Gana Force is a Horizontal shooter where you'll unleash powerful firepower, skillfully dodge bullets, and utilize the terrain to maneuver and defeat enemies. Game environments include alien cell levels, scorching sun, space battleships, and more. Powerful bosses and bullet hell challenges await you!
Why similar: 1990's 25.8%, Arcade 19.7%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Retro 14.4%, Aliens 10.5%
A skill-based journey through the world of the brick-breaking arcade genre. Master precise angle shots, get slimed, dodge falling barrels, crack open safes, or drop a precision airstrike on a swarm of flying bomb-bats blocking a laser switch... all while smashing every brick in sight.
Why similar: Arcade 33%, 1990's 26%, Retro 15.7%, Action 10.5%, 2D 9.9%
Help QBob leap from rock to rock as he surveys an array of strangely shaped asteroids, all while avoiding a host of bizarre and deadly alien creatures in this modernized take on an arcade-inspired classic.
Why similar: Arcade 36.6%, Action 19%, Retro 17.3%, Sci-fi 12.3%, 2D 10.8%
The sequel to Toaplan’s shoot ‘em up masterpiece Truxton is a thrilling insane space action with an unforgiving difficulty level. Enjoy the visually stunning pixel graphics and vibrant music as you dodge the high-speed bullet rain and take on tough bosses.
Why similar: 1990's 25.8%, Arcade 19.9%, Aliens 14.5%, Retro 10.6%, Linear 9.4%
Get in on the action with this addictive 2D python space shooter.
Why similar: Arcade 26.1%, 1990's 25.2%, Action 17.4%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, 2D 7.1%
You are the I.T. Department's lowest paid security grunt, and a hacker is malware-bombing the company network. Your shift ends in an hour. The break room coffee pot is cold. Log in, 'cause it's gonna be a long night.
Why similar: 1990's 50%, Arcade 25.2%, Action 13%, 2D 7.1%, Singleplayer 2.9%
Influenced by classic top-down shooters like Sinistar and Bosconian, Shibui Coliseum is a multidirectonally scrolling shoot ‘em up for fans of fast-paced arcade action.
Why similar: Retro 24.3%, Arcade 22%, 1990's 21.6%, Action 15%, Sci-fi 6.3%
Super Arcade Boy returns in a retro shoot ’em up with 8 levels, waves of Greenies, power-ups, and 8 big boss battles. Talk with the alien leader—then save the planet.
Why similar: 1990's 20.6%, Arcade 17.6%, Retro 16.3%, Aliens 13.5%, Action 11.7%