60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Side Scroller, Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Shooter.
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!
Blast off for a retro shoot’em up experience filled with clever twists and secrets!
Why similar: Side Scroller 32%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Arcade 11.2%, Shooter 6.8%, Retro 6.2%
Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Side Scroller 24.5%, Arcade 14.2%, Shooter 7.6%, Space 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: Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Side Scroller 26.2%, Arcade 13.5%, Retro 8.6%, Shooter 7.6%
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 29.7%, Side Scroller 26.4%, Arcade 9.9%, Retro 8.7%, 1990's 6.9%
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 28%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Retro 14.9%, Arcade 10.2%, Shooter 6.4%
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 35.5%, Side Scroller 31%, Arcade 13.4%, Space 7.6%, Shooter 7.6%
Blast your way through a myriad of extra-terrestrial incursions in this arcade-style scrolling shooter! Pilot the ship Habroxia through 15 levels featuring intense boss fights, rescue missions, shifting perspectives, and untold surprises.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Side Scroller 23.5%, Arcade 13.3%, Shooter 7.4%, Retro 7%
STURMWIND EX is a shoot-em up in the tradition of old arcade games. If it moves - shoot it!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Side Scroller 23.8%, Arcade 10.9%, Retro 10.5%, Space 9.1%
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 31.7%, Side Scroller 25.7%, Retro 11.5%, Space 8.3%, Arcade 7.3%
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 32.9%, Side Scroller 29.7%, Retro 11.9%, 1990's 5.5%, 2D 5.2%
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 26.5%, Side Scroller 22.2%, Retro 13%, Arcade 10.5%, 1990's 6.9%
This game, "FORTRESS DEFENDER", is a side-scrolling power-up shooting game with an 80's flavor. Defeat the enemies that appear one after another, dodge their attacks, and aim for the boss that lurks in the depths of the stage. There are a total of eight stages with various tricks and bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.3%, Side Scroller 26.4%, Retro 11.6%, Space 6.9%, 1990's 6.4%
R-Type and R-Type II, the legendary coin-op space shooters, are now together on Steam!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.6%, Side Scroller 26.5%, Arcade 13.4%, Retro 7.2%, Action 4.6%
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 34.3%, Side Scroller 29.6%, Arcade 12.6%, Space 10.4%, Shooter 4.1%
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 31%, Side Scroller 18.4%, Arcade 13.2%, Retro 12.8%, 1990's 6.1%
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 41.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 37%, Shooter 8.2%, 2D 5.9%, Action 4.6%
A shoot'em up inspired by the 16-bit classics of the genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Side Scroller 25.5%, Arcade 12.8%, Retro 10.2%, Space 7.2%
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 30.7%, Side Scroller 26%, Arcade 12.6%, Retro 11.5%, Space 7.3%
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 29.1%, Side Scroller 26.7%, Retro 11.8%, Arcade 10.3%, Space 8.2%
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 29.8%, Side Scroller 26.7%, Arcade 15.4%, Space 9%, Shooter 8.1%
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 30.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Arcade 13%, Retro 7%, 1990's 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 32.5%, Side Scroller 26.2%, Retro 14.4%, Arcade 12.9%, Action 5.3%
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 31.5%, Side Scroller 27.4%, Arcade 11.6%, Space 9.3%, Shooter 8%
Inspired by classic Commodore 64 and arcade games, Promethium is a hard-as-nails retro inspired side-scrolling shoot-em-up that takes place over numerous levels that get harder and harder. If you’re after a nice calm casual game this isn’t it!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33%, Side Scroller 25.2%, Arcade 12.4%, Retro 12%, Shooter 7.2%
Terra Bomber is presented as a two dimensional sideways scroller based upon the classic arcade shooters of the 1980s.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38%, Side Scroller 30.8%, Space 12.2%, Shooter 8.6%, Casual 4.6%
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 28.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, Arcade 12.6%, Space 9.1%, Retro 7.1%
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 29.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, Arcade 12.1%, Space 7.5%, Shooter 7.2%
Origami Flight is a sidescrolling 2D shoot' em up where you control a paper airplane with a simple but challenging mission: to save the Origami World. Now you must beat 6 different stages with tons of enemies in order to save the Tsuru from the evil Origami Fox.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.3%, Side Scroller 31.5%, Arcade 9.6%, Retro 8%, 2D 5.7%
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 44.6%, Side Scroller 15%, Arcade 12.8%, Retro 7.9%, Space 7.6%
In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!
Why similar: Side Scroller 27.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Retro 15%, Arcade 9.9%, Shooter 5.3%
SPACEMAN is a short, nostalgic, retro Shoot-Em-Up
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.6%, Side Scroller 19.6%, Retro 12.4%, Arcade 8.4%, 1990's 8.1%
Frenetic action and LCD aesthetic! In this 2D Shoot 'Em Up, switch between a robot hero and his benign tumor to stop a bizarre cult. You have 8 hours to save humanity's memory: defeat grotesque bosses, ride the skies on your Future Board, and master the chaos in a retro-futuristic Tokyo.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.6%, Side Scroller 20.4%, Arcade 15%, Retro 13.4%, Action 5.2%
Gray goo is a short retro arcade shooter with lots of upgrades. This game is about destroying goo in space and saving the universe.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Side Scroller 18.6%, Retro 14.5%, Space 11.9%, Arcade 10.2%
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 27.3%, Side Scroller 25.6%, Arcade 13.7%, Space 8.8%, Retro 8.4%
Blast your way through a galaxy of planets in this fast paced, side scrolling shoot 'em up. Fight in deep space, fly through asteroid belts, and battle across moons as you take on the alien menace.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, Side Scroller 23.9%, Arcade 11.8%, Retro 11.3%, Space 9.7%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Side Scroller 22%, Arcade 12.1%, Retro 11.2%, Space 10.1%
COTTOn Boomerang, the explosive and timeless witch girl shooting game, is finally back! There are team battles this time! Take full advantage of all the amplified action and push forward!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.6%, Side Scroller 27.2%, Arcade 13.8%, Retro 9.1%, 1990's 9.1%
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 28.9%, Side Scroller 24.1%, Arcade 15.4%, Shooter 8.3%, 1990's 8.1%
Set in the Pumpkin Kingdom which has lost its national treasure—the "Bluewater Willow," this brain-stimulating action-shooter follows Cotton, a witch with the biggest appetite in the universe, and Appli, the most tomboyish girl in the royal family.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Side Scroller 27.3%, Arcade 13.7%, Retro 9.2%, 1990's 9.1%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Side Scroller 26.2%, Arcade 10.7%, Space 6.7%, Retro 6.5%
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 28.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Retro 12.8%, Arcade 11.1%, Shooter 5.9%
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 31.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.6%, Arcade 12.6%, Shooter 7.6%, Space 6.9%
A single-stick arcade shoot 'em up inspired by the golden years of retro gaming. Blast to the synthwave beat to combine powerups and destroy waves of invaders. Complete missions, compete on leaderboards, discover secrets, and unlock over 80 unique ships from every era of gaming.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.3%, Side Scroller 28.4%, Arcade 11.2%, Space 6.7%, Shooter 5.4%
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 31.3%, Side Scroller 29.8%, Arcade 13.3%, Retro 7.6%, Shooter 7.4%
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 43.8%, Arcade 19.2%, Retro 17.5%, 2D 7.6%, Action 4.9%
Get ready for adventures, gather allies, and uncover the secrets of Forest Fury! Your forest is waiting for you to cleanse it of dark forces and restore its former beauty.
Why similar: Side Scroller 42.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 36.2%, Shooter 8.2%, 2D 5.7%, Casual 2.6%
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 34.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Arcade 11.2%, Shooter 7.5%, Space 5.1%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, Side Scroller 22.9%, Space 11.8%, Arcade 10.8%, Retro 10.6%
Slayer Cat is a classic action shooter game that combines hand-drawn drawings with classic gameplay. Inspired by games like Contra, Doom, and Cuphead. Play as The Slayer Cat as you traverse strange places on an enemy planet, and discover and discover the mysteries of this place!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Side Scroller 25.1%, Arcade 14.3%, Retro 9.2%, Shooter 7.8%
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 26.3%, Arcade 15.9%, Shooter 8.8%, Action 6.2%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, Side Scroller 18.7%, Space 12.5%, Arcade 12.2%, Retro 8%
A sci-fi retro side-scrolling shoot-em-up / rescue game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Side Scroller 25%, Arcade 12.5%, Shooter 7.1%, 1990's 6.9%
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: Side Scroller 30.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, Arcade 11.9%, Shooter 7.2%, 1990's 6.6%
Space Wars is an exciting 2D space shooter. It has tons of powerups, tons of action, and tons of hardcore gameplay!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Side Scroller 20.6%, Retro 9.8%, Arcade 9.4%, Space 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 36.9%, Side Scroller 21.2%, Arcade 13.8%, Space 12.7%, Retro 5.5%
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: Side Scroller 38.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 34.1%, Arcade 14.5%, Space 6.7%, Action 3.6%
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 30.2%, Side Scroller 28.8%, Arcade 16%, 2D 6.4%, Shooter 5.8%
The alien invaders have launched their final offensive on an already crippled Terra. Only one brave pilot can turn the tide of war. Cyber Seraph is a boss focused vertical shoot 'em up with unlockable abilities.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 55.7%, Side Scroller 14.5%, 2D 11.2%, Retro 6.5%, Action 5.6%
Throst is a 2D-retro-arcade-action adventure about precision flying under constant gravity. Dive through tight tunnels, outmaneuver and destroy defenses. Grab the enemy’s energy orbs, and blast your way back to orbit before you’re crushed or shot down.
Why similar: Side Scroller 26.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Arcade 12.9%, Retro 10.8%, Space 7.7%
Best Buds vs Bad Guys is a 2D run ’n’ gun from a game developer Dad and his 11 year old son, with a special message behind it. Travel to 11 different worlds, all presented in classic 16-bit style, with a catchy chip-tune soundtrack and lots of over-the-top weapons!
Why similar: Side Scroller 26.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Retro 14.5%, Arcade 13.5%, Platformer 7.5%
