60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Arcade, Shoot 'Em Up, 1980s.
Pilot a lone ship across a stark, vector-style battlefield as the world steadily collapses into the sun. Combat focuses on precision: aim carefully, fire deliberately, and dodge incoming shots from autonomous enemy constructs that track and engage on sight.
MeteoStorm
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!
Tiger Heli
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!
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 28.2%, 1980s 16.7%, Arcade 15.7%, Action 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%
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 38.1%, Arcade 18.7%, 1980s 12.5%, Action 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%
Simple remake of Space Invaders adding destructions and physics
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.2%, Arcade 17.2%, Action 15.4%, Futuristic 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%
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).
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.8%, 1980s 23.9%, Arcade 19%, Action 18.4%, Physics 4.9%
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 31.3%, Action 14.6%, Arcade 14.1%, 1980s 12.2%, Retro 10.4%
Distant Space are present the arcade game of cosmic fights in arcade style of the 80's, this is a game where you can control the spaceship and forced to destroy extraterrestrials, which are moving in the certain order.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.6%, Arcade 15%, 1980s 14.9%, Space 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%
In this unique shooter from 1984. take on the role of a pilot of an out-dated Cosmic Cruiser, fighting to rescue the crew of a distant space station that had been captured by a raiding party from the sinister Rallom Empire.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Arcade 14.4%, 1980s 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Retro 10.6%
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 25%, 1980s 17.8%, Arcade 13.4%, Futuristic 9.6%, Space 8.5%
Is there a gamepad lying around somewhere?!! Ready to play some real shooter games again? Grab the controller and become an APANO SYN PILOT to face the alien invasion. Connect up to four controllers and shoot until you drop. 100% survival chance on "Easy", low on "Impossible".
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.9%, 1980s 15.7%, Arcade 14.7%, Space 9.7%, Action 8.4%
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 28.5%, 1980s 14.4%, Arcade 14.4%, Action 9%, Pixel Graphics 8%
Blast off into Operius DX, a high-speed arcade shooter where you navigate twisting polygonal tunnels, battle waves of enemies, and confront formidable bosses in an endless amount of procedurally-generated levels. How far can you get?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, 1980s 16%, Arcade 11.8%, Futuristic 10.3%, Action 7.3%
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 33.9%, Arcade 15.5%, Action 12.2%, 1980s 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%
A stylish sci-fi arcade shooter about cleansing the galaxy of pesky demons! Cosmic Cleaner is a fast-paced, high score chasing action game that progressively gets more challenging. Designed for quick and easy fun.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Arcade 16.3%, Action 14.8%, Retro 10.4%, Space 9.4%
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 27.3%, 1980s 15.4%, Arcade 13.8%, Space 9%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%
Invaders from the Lost Sectors is classic arcade action. Aliens descend with increasing speed towards your base. Shoot them all before they land. Player controlled settings like guided missiles, rate of fire, enemy speed and more help you customize exactly the game experience that you want.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.1%, Arcade 16%, 1980s 12.3%, Action 9.2%, Space 8.8%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Arcade 22.8%, 1980s 18.5%, Action 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%
Eschaton is a vivid, fast-paced top-down arcade sci-fi space shooter with weapon upgrades, intense boss fights, dynamic SFX, and an original metal-meets-synth soundtrack. Chase high scores, accuracy ranks, and speedrun times while killing aliens in this chapter of a longer legendary saga.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, Arcade 15.5%, 1980s 15.3%, Action 13.9%, Post-apocalyptic 8.4%
Meteoroids 3D is a simple action game set in space, which wants to pay tribute to a great game of the eighties: Asteroids. Meteoroids 3D does not pretend to be better, or try to emulate the greatness of Asteroids. We just want to bring a funny and addictive game to the players.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, 1980s 20.1%, Arcade 12.7%, Futuristic 9.5%, Action 8%
A modern tribute to arcade legends! This shoot'em up arcade game revives the classics after 45 years with fresh graphics and innovative gameplay. Become a part of Space Ranges Inc. Join now! Get the high score!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, 1980s 17.1%, Arcade 13.6%, Futuristic 10.4%, Action 9.1%
Solo Defender is a fast-paced vertical space shooter where you battle waves of enemies, unlock upgrades with Gems, and face epic bosses—including a drone-spawning Mothership. One life, multiple planets, and a secret level await. No ads—just pure arcade action.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, 1980s 14.9%, Arcade 12.4%, Futuristic 10.1%, Space 8.1%
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 with tracked controller and head-steering support!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.9%, Arcade 20.7%, Action 20.1%, Space 13.7%, 3D 8.5%
Retro shooting, perfected. Blast and dash through in a gorgeous retro 2D world! Explore and fight your way out of the arcade machine!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.9%, Arcade 17.4%, Action 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Retro 7.7%
Beginner friendly 2D vertical and horizontal retro-style little shoot 'em up. Colourful stages with sound and vision inspired by the golden age of video gaming. Totally free introduction to the world of Shmups and Bullet Hell Games!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, 1980s 19%, Arcade 12.4%, Space 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%
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 42.5%, Arcade 21.1%, Action 13.7%, Retro 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%
A Blast from the Past is a stunning, classic arcade shooter. Includes gameplay modes for the casual gamer through to "Tournament Mode" for Hi-Score hunters! With 4K/360Hz+ support, experience smooth as silk gameplay in this dazzling arcade blaster with something for every arcade-going fan!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.7%, Arcade 15.5%, 1980s 11.4%, Action 10.1%, Space 7.2%
The sequel to the speed-and-destruction shmup "Raging Blasters" is here! It's called "Raging Blasters 2." This is an arcade-style vertical scrolling shmup in which players control a fighter jet and battle various enemies in outer space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.7%, Arcade 18.4%, Action 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Sci-fi 6.6%
Asteroid Blasters is a non-stop action space shooter. Inspired by Asteroids, this game will see you choose between 6 different ships each with their own characteristics and utilize a variety of weapon powerups to eradicate your enemies. Play 2 players to increase your chance of survival.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, 1980s 20.6%, Arcade 14.5%, Action 9.5%, Space 8.1%
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 37.6%, Arcade 14.8%, 1980s 14.7%, Retro 12%, Action 11%
Pewt 'em Up! is a retro inspired arcade space shoot 'em up with lots of upgrades, achievements, extras and more.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Arcade 15.8%, Futuristic 12.6%, Action 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%
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 29.9%, 1980s 17.8%, Arcade 17.4%, Action 15.6%, Space 7.3%
Enjoy fast paced action in this retro inspired arcade ShootEm Up Style game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.1%, Arcade 20.4%, Retro 13.4%, Action 10%, Space 9%
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 40.3%, Arcade 22.9%, Action 20.1%, Retro 11.4%, Score Attack 5.2%
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 34.4%, Arcade 15.7%, 1980s 15%, Retro 13.9%, Action 11.2%
Have You Been Waiting for a Modern Take on Classic Asteroid Shooters? 🚀 Your wait might just be over! Astro Busters brings you a fun space shooter with realistic physics, responsive controls and thrilling arcade action. Take on missions, upgrade your weapons, ships and fight solo or in multiplayer.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, Arcade 14.6%, 1980s 14.1%, Space 11.9%, Action 8.9%
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 40%, Arcade 22.8%, Action 20.5%, Retro 11.3%, Score Attack 5.5%
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 30.9%, 1980s 17.8%, Arcade 17.6%, Action 16.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%
Pilot your customized craft across 30 psychedelic tubular levels of adrenaline-pumping action, fighting a constant stream of terrifying insectoid aliens trying to stop you in your tracks, all set to a soundtrack by The Crystal Method. Features a 2-player local coop mode.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.6%, Arcade 15.4%, Retro 13.5%, Action 10.9%, Futuristic 10.4%
Star Jet Alpha is a top-down space shooter inspired by classic arcade games. Progress through each stage by blowing up enemy space stations while avoiding or destroying enemy missiles, space mines and asteroids. Unlock Star Jet capabilities by completing stages.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Arcade 15.1%, 1980s 15%, Space 12.8%, Action 10.1%
Catch hearts, Crush bunnies, Shoot the bad guys
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.9%, Arcade 18.6%, Action 17.6%, Pixel Graphics 14.3%, Retro 13.6%
Blast your way through enemy territory and level up your versatile arsenal of high-tech weapons in this handheld game style retro shmup!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, 1980s 19.8%, Retro 10.8%, Arcade 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%
SPACEMAN is a short, nostalgic, retro Shoot-Em-Up
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.6%, 1980s 14%, Action 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Arcade 9.8%
How long can you survive the depths of space in this fresh revival of the classic arcade shooter, all while grooving to an original score by Megan McDuffee. Pilot solo or recruit a friend for local co-op across 30 unique challenges or the endless arcade mode.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, 1980s 14.5%, Arcade 13.8%, Space 8.9%, Action 7.8%
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 39%, Action 19.2%, 1980s 19.1%, Post-apocalyptic 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%
Royal Odyssey is a retro-style arcade space shooter where you pilot Prince Zayven’s ship through a deadly asteroid storm, blasting your way to survival.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, 1980s 18.3%, Futuristic 13.1%, Arcade 10.2%, Space 9.2%
1982 is a FREE retro inspired blasta-thon that will test your gaming skills to the max.
Why similar: 1980s 23.9%, Arcade 19.7%, Retro 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 13.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.5%
"The last soldier" is a game where the player controls a soldier who is the sole survivor of his battalion. Into the game the player will find 6 game modes and 21 goals, where the player can shoot, paralyze enemies, steal war tanks, blow up enemy tanks, escape and more ...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Tanks 22.6% ★, 1980s 21.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Retro 9.1%
Cross the universe, shoot aliens, upgrade your weapons and face powerful bosses with AB in this retro inspired lateral shoot 'em up to save the world. Adventure into Campaign Mode or face the never-ending waves of Endless Mode with suitable challenges for all skill levels.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Arcade 12.1%, Post-apocalyptic 10.3%, Futuristic 9.6%, Retro 8.5%
Dodge enemy beams with your space fighter, kill huge bosses, and sing along to seven distinct songs in this unique rock opera videogame.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.4%, Arcade 16.5%, Action 15.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%, Space 7.3%
Synth-wave styled physics based 2D puzzle shooter filled with nods to the golden era of classic arcade games. Think upside down Peggle crossed with Space Invaders and enemies crafted from the blended remains 70's, and 80’s gaming.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, 1980s 21.2%, Futuristic 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Action 7.6%
TROID BLASTER 2 is a physics based asteroids tribute game, featuring: * Random Levels * Gachapon random generated pilots and ships * 30 weapon types to unlock * Physics based! * Hundreds of bite sized levels to play * A graveyard to bury and remember your fallen pilots
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Arcade 16.7%, Action 14.3%, 1980s 13.8%, Futuristic 8.9%
In a world where humans are used as power supplies, only one man has the will to change it all! Iro Hero is a sci-fi adventure with beautiful pixel art graphics inspired by many old-school classics. Staged across 9 action-packed levels, Iro Hero features a unique and fresh four-color polarity system, with interactive elements, puzzles,...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40%, Arcade 17.8%, Action 17.2%, Retro 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%
ATOMIC GUARDIANS is a fully CO-OP arcade retro shoot 'em up, where one player flies the ship, and the other player mans the shields. Fight your way through a never ending horde of Brutal Bosses, Alien Monsters and Gigantic Asteroids as you rack up a new world-wide high score. Play with up to three friends, and see how long you can last!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Arcade 15.2%, Futuristic 13.8%, Action 10%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%
Space & Pixels is a top-down space shooter with classic gameplay. Battle through each level, blast lots of enemies, upgrade your ship's firepower, and uncover the truth behind your dangerous mission.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.8%, Arcade 21.1%, Action 20.1%, Space 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%
The Fruggle is real! Four brave survivors need to protect mother earth from spacey invaders in this pixelated arcade style 2d shoot 'm up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Action 15.7%, 1980s 14.9%, Arcade 13.2%, Post-apocalyptic 11.6%
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 30%, 1980s 18.2%, Arcade 17.9%, Action 16.5%, Space 8.1%
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 31.1%, Arcade 18.9%, Action 18.8%, 1980s 17.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%
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 28.5%, Arcade 16.1%, Futuristic 11.2%, Action 10.7%, Space 9.3%
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 32.1%, Arcade 13.7%, Retro 13.3%, Action 10.2%, Futuristic 8.1%
AWA 2024 is a fast paced shoot-em-up featuring modern military aircraft. Choose one of the ten fighter aircraft and take the battle to the skies throughout nine action-packed stages each with their own special end-level boss.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.3%, Arcade 16.5%, 1980s 15.8%, Action 10.5%, 3D 7.8%
“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 32.3%, Arcade 27.5%, Action 25.5%, Retro 14.7%
