60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Side Scroller, Arcade.
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
R-Type Final 2
R-Type has returned! The legendary side-scroller is back and better than ever with beautifully rendered 3D graphics, exhilarating shoot-'em-up gameplay, and a multitude of stages, ships, and weapons that will allow you to conduct a symphony of destruction upon your foes.
Speyarranoth
Speyarranoth is a classic sci-fi space asteroid shooter in 3D. You control the game using WASD and shoot with the space key. It's wonderful to just blast full speed through the asteroid fields lasers ablaze and enjoy the explosive light show.
R-Type has returned! The legendary side-scroller is back and better than ever with beautifully rendered 3D graphics, exhilarating shoot-'em-up gameplay, and a multitude of stages, ships, and weapons that will allow you to conduct a symphony of destruction upon your foes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.3%, Side Scroller 30.2%, Arcade 13.3%, Action 6.7%, Space 6.5%
Speyarranoth is a classic sci-fi space asteroid shooter in 3D. You control the game using WASD and shoot with the space key. It's wonderful to just blast full speed through the asteroid fields lasers ablaze and enjoy the explosive light show.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.5%, Side Scroller 27.4%, Arcade 12%, Space 8.4%, Sci-fi 7.2%
Firehunt is a prologue for the main story One Way Road. Take part in space battles as you travel across the galaxy and fight to save humanity. This cinematic narrative driven action-focused space shooter, will take you on a journey into the near future, and put the destiny of mankind in your hands.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Side Scroller 24.4%, Arcade 12.3%, Space 6.7%, Futuristic 6.6%
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 31.8%, Side Scroller 25%, Arcade 12.7%, Action 9.4%, Linear 9%
First instalment in the series of 2D action side-scrollers, taking place in very distant galaxy and not so distant future. Gameplay main hallmarks are fast-paced laser guns shootouts, punch 'n' kick combats, managing obby-like obstacles, using wits in overcoming deadly traps and witty dialogues.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Side Scroller 23.1%, Arcade 15%, Action 10.3%, Sci-fi 6.1%
An unknown force from a parallel reality trapped Earth’s energy in three runes. The best resistance fighters have been sent on a critical mission to destroy the runes and seal the dimensional rift.
Why similar: Side Scroller 30.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Arcade 15.2%, Action 9.7%, Old School 5.2%
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 38.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 34.1%, Arcade 14.5%, Space 6.7%, Action 3.6%
In this Shoot'em, you fight against an alien swarm of pollinators taking over the system! With your laser beam, Blast through waves of enemies, traverse challenging puzzles, and reclaim control in this fast-paced shooter. Step up to the challenge and push back the alien invaders!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.7%, Side Scroller 26.9%, Arcade 11.7%, Space 8%, Action 6.2%
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 31%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Arcade 11.5%, Action 6.1%, Space 6.1%
Navigate treacherous caverns in RocketShip Go Up, a physics-based 3D game. Master your thrusters to deliver packages, dodge beams, turrets, and falling debris—or speedrun for the fastest flight. Precision is your lifeline.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Side Scroller 27%, Arcade 14.5%, Old School 7.3%, Sci-fi 6.8%
Free the galaxy by destroying the EVA program and its artificial planet HELOS. In this 2D shoot'em up, take control of one of the three ships of your choice and go to the different planets to eliminate each threat. 1 or 2 Player coop.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.4%, Side Scroller 26.9%, Arcade 14.7%, Action 10.2%, Linear 6.7%
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 29.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Arcade 12.3%, Linear 9.4%, Space 5.7%
Blast off for a retro shoot’em up experience filled with clever twists and secrets!
Why similar: Side Scroller 37.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 34.2%, Arcade 13.3%, Action 6.6%, Old School 4.8%
One Way Road is a story-driven action game combining elements of Scroll Shooter, Top Down Shooter, and Tube Shooter. Take the helm of a space cruiser, explore the galaxy, and fight in stellar battles to save humanity.
Why similar: Side Scroller 28.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Arcade 11.6%, Space 7.6%, Linear 6.1%
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 34.6%, Side Scroller 30.1%, Arcade 11.5%, Space 6.1%, Action 6%
Hyper-5 is a cinematic shmup inspired by classics from the “golden era” of the 90’s. Responding to a distress beacon, deep space scout ship Hyper-5 is drawn into a terrifying battle with an unknown enemy.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.7%, Side Scroller 28.6%, Arcade 13%, Sci-fi 7.8%, 3D 5.8%
Old school side scrolling shoot'em up. Blast through exciting different locations. Defeating waves of defenders until the final boss battle. Attack of the Mechadonk is a indie game developed for fun and learning for the creator.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.5%, Side Scroller 25.7%, Arcade 15.9%, Action 11.2%, Linear 6.7%
Building on the legacy of R-Type Dimensions and R-Type Dimensions EX, Dimensions III has been completely re-envisioned with cutting-edge visuals and sounds, expanded gameplay modes, and a range of new features designed to deliver the most definitive modern edition of R-Type’s classic era.
Why similar: Side Scroller 33%, Shoot 'Em Up 31%, Linear 8.2%, Action 5.5%, Space 5.5%
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 30.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.7%, Arcade 12.6%, Linear 9.5%, Space 6.7%
Shoot lasers in space because a fish told you to. Ernesto's Asteroid Arcade is a twin-stick side-scrolling space shoot-em-up which tells the story of a man side-scrolling in space and shooting-em-up with twin-sticks. This game has at least 2 characters in it.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Side Scroller 24.5%, Arcade 16.4%, Action 11.6%, Futuristic 6.1%
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 31.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.3%, Arcade 14%, Sci-fi 7.1%, Action 6.3%
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 29.7%, Side Scroller 29.2%, Arcade 13.3%, Space 8.2%, Sci-fi 6.8%
Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.8%, Side Scroller 28.9%, Arcade 17.1%, Action 11.5%, Space 7.2%
Take to your ship to ensure the survival of humanity against an alien force determined to see you fail. Customize your ship with upgrades to raise your chance of success. Take a friend into battle to immediately become a stronger force and watch each others tail
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.2%, Side Scroller 28.2%, Arcade 16.7%, Action 11%, Space 8.3%
R-Type and R-Type II, the legendary coin-op space shooters, are now together on Steam!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.3%, Side Scroller 28.7%, Arcade 14.9%, Action 9.1%
You are valiant space hero who is not as fortunate as those in the golden age of scrolling shooters who had infinite ammo. Instead you must absorb your enemies' weapons and retaliate!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.7%, Side Scroller 20.6%, Arcade 13.7%, Space 10.7%, Linear 7.1%
Control a space rover as you jump to avoid obstacles on a horizontally scrolling landscape while shooting down alien ships that shoot missiles from above or charge you head on. A love letter to the first game I ever played on PC.
Why similar: Side Scroller 41.3%, Arcade 21%, Action 14.6%, Space 13.2%, 3D 9.2%
Reign of Bullets is a shoot ‘em up with epic loot and lots of guns. Upgrade your ship and customize your weapons to build the ultimate fighter plane.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 52.4%, Side Scroller 35.6%, Action 12.1%
Killing zombies never gets old, but sometimes you just need a break. Get back to some serious old-school gaming with Syder Arcade! Syder Arcade is a love letter to Amiga games of the ‘90s, no coins, no upgrade grinding, just your tenacity and a motherload of alien invaders.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.6%, Side Scroller 15.7%, Arcade 13.7%, Space 6.9%, Action 6.7%
Join the High Commander as the eternally loyal Green in an epic journey to save the Blues from the menace of the Greys and their evil Red Gems!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.5%, Arcade 18.4%, Action 12.3%, Linear 9.2%, Space 9%
STURMWIND EX is a shoot-em up in the tradition of old arcade games. If it moves - shoot it!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.5%, Side Scroller 27.3%, Arcade 12.8%, Space 9.1%, Action 8.6%
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: Side Scroller 38.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 32.3%, Arcade 12.6%, Linear 7.4%, Action 6.1%
Sagittarius is a classic side scrolling space shoot'em up in a modern take. In this epic space game it's up to you to save our solar system from destruction. Fly alone or with a friend in a local multiplayer co-op game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, Side Scroller 27.9%, Space 9.9%, Old School 8.5%, Sci-fi 8.1%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, Side Scroller 26.9%, Arcade 14.8%, Space 8.1%, Action 7%
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 29.4%, Side Scroller 27.8%, Arcade 14.1%, Action 6.5%, Old School 5.7%
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 30.8%, Side Scroller 25.1%, Arcade 16.5%, Action 11.4%, Linear 6.4%
A fast-paced retro shoot-'em-up featuring evolving weapons, intense arcade combat and massive bosses — from one-man studio Psychotic Psoftware.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.1%, Side Scroller 29.5%, Arcade 8.6%, Space 8.3%, Action 7.8%
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 34.3%, Side Scroller 28.4%, Arcade 14.1%, Space 6.9%, Sci-fi 5.8%
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 38.2%, Side Scroller 19.7%, Arcade 10.4%, Action 8.5%, Sci-fi 8.2%
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 32%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Arcade 10.8%, Space 6.4%, Sci-fi 5.7%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 35.5%, Side Scroller 20.6%, Arcade 15.2%, Action 10.2%, Sci-fi 7.2%
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: Side Scroller 29.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Arcade 12.3%, Linear 9.1%, Space 5.9%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 32.9%, Side Scroller 29.5%, Arcade 11.6%, Space 7.9%, Sci-fi 6.4%
Sidescrolling Shoot’em’up that will transport you back into the 90s (and space).
Why similar: Side Scroller 27.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Arcade 10.9%, Linear 8%, Space 7.3%
DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours is the latest installment in Taito's DARIUS series of arcade-style shooting games. Blast hordes of alien sea-monsters, and blaze your own trail through branching environments.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 53%, Side Scroller 22.5%, Arcade 15.5%, Action 5%, Space 3.9%
Spark is a creative, combo-centric, Shoot 'em up game. It's a 3-in-1 old-school arcade game fueled by the competitive urge to climb the leaderboards. The unique shooting system hooks the player as they discover more and more ways to create beautiful and effective combos.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.2%, Side Scroller 30.3%, Arcade 17.7%, Action 11.2%, Casual 4.6%
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 31.2%, Side Scroller 29.5%, Arcade 14.7%, Action 7%, Futuristic 6.7%
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: Side Scroller 34.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.7%, Arcade 12.3%, Space 5.2%, Action 4.9%
Zeit² brings a new twist to the traditional side-scrolling, 2D, shoot-’em-up game sporting a unique time travel feature never seen before in this genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 57.3%, Side Scroller 29.3%, Action 13.4%
Shizuku and Akane...two pilots bound by rivalry and friendship battle to save their world from malevolent cosmic forces! A classic arcade style shmup with deeply satisfying fast paced combat, wide variety of load-out combos, and even local co-op!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.9%, Side Scroller 22.2%, Arcade 9.7%, Sci-fi 8.4%, Space 8%
Planetstar Warrior is a horizontal scroll-space shooter with numerous powerups and a gradually increasing level of difficulty. Defeat all enemies on each level to progress.
Why similar: Side Scroller 35.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 32.6%, Arcade 12.1%, Action 6.3%, Space 4.7%
Jets'n'Guns is a heavy piece of ground shaking rock blasting action with graphics and special effects that will blow you eyes out! Enjoy yourself in almost-insane action adventure of saving the universe from the deadly threat of more than 270 unique monsters in the campaign of 43 levels.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.6%, Side Scroller 28.2%, Arcade 6.4%, Action 5.2%, Space 5%
Victory Saber 2D is a horizontal scrolling shooter arcade video game with Locking-on shooting mechanic.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.2%, Side Scroller 23.9%, Action 10.3%, Space 7.4%, 3D 7.1%
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: Side Scroller 46.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 43%, Action 9.6%, Singleplayer 0.7%
C-RUSH is an old school Shooter, with HD graphics.A new threat is coming from the space; the plasma insects. Exterminate the vermin!!Beat your own score and compare it with the other players !Key Features:- One ship with different positions to use- Different Gameplay according to the positions and shoots- A Schmup where you need...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 60.7%, Side Scroller 18%, Arcade 10.9%, Action 10.4%
Fight against gravity, attractors and repulsors in this 16 bit inspired, side scrolling, arcade, twin stick, cave flyer/ gravity shooter game.
Why similar: Side Scroller 36.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.7%, Arcade 13%, Action 6.9%, Sci-fi 6%
A side-scrolling shoot'em up, original, with beautiful 3D graphics, intense and a little wacky. In line with classics such as R-Type but with its own style to make you live an adventure full of fun! A special spaciale adventure but not only in space and not only shoot'em up...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.3%, Side Scroller 27.8%, Arcade 13.5%, Space 8.6%, 3D 6.4%
After a failed spell during a vegetable contest in the Middle Ages, the vegetables come to life and try to invade the civilization. A little witch with her magic powers will need to fight against this invasion.
Why similar: Side Scroller 32.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 32.6%, Arcade 14.4%, Linear 10.6%, Action 5.3%
RIFTINVADERS is a fast-paced arcade game with hard difficulty, focused on aim training and endless action. Compete for top spots on the leaderboard, unlock achievements and get to the highest X-RUN possible. Enjoy also in seated VR!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.9%, Arcade 20.8%, Action 14.4%, Space 13%, 3D 9.1%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 36.1%, Side Scroller 30.5%, Arcade 14.7%, Space 9.6%, 3D 6.2%
