Games Like Tanks: 1985

Tank Blitz: is a retro-style 2D top-down tank shooter where you engage in intense battles against a variety of enemy tanks, armored trains, and devastating railguns. Utilize the terrain for cover as you outmaneuver and outgun your foes in strategic combat scenarios.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.9%, Tanks 19.7% ★, 2D Platformer 14.3%, Shooter 12.8%, Arcade 11.2%

こんな時間まで起きているわがままハニーマスタードちゃんには特別に、いるかにうろこがないわけを教えてあげようかねえ。

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25%, 2D Platformer 16.2%, Shooter 15.7%, 1980s 13.5%, Old School 9%

Defend Earth with a rocket-powered ping-pong bat in this fast, playful arcade shooter. Battle alien ball ships across 101 escalating waves, destroy massive bosses, collect upgrades and chase high-score combos.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.4%, Shooter 13.7%, 1980s 12.6%, Arcade 12%, Old School 8.4%

A retro arcade-style, 2D vertical scrolling shooter Pixel art inspired by 16-bit consoles and arcade games from the '80s and '90s Focus on the exhilarating "aim, shoot, kill" feel of the original shooter game. Receive communications from Controller Luna as you progress through each stage's story

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.1%, Shooter 16.8%, 1980s 12%, 2D Platformer 11.7%, Retro 8.8%

The corruption must be purged! What do you get if you combine an cards, tanks & ... monastic order? LAST DEFENDERS.

Why similar: Tanks 46.5% ★, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Shooter 13.3%, Arcade 6.3%, Action 5.3%

A fast-paced vertical shooter built for short sessions! 2-Minute and 5-Minute score attack modes with beautiful X68000-style pixel art.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.7%, 2D Platformer 15%, Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 10.6%, 1990's 8.1%

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: Top-Down Shooter 23.1%, Shooter 11.8%, 1980s 11.1%, Score Attack 10.8%, Arcade 9.5%

Blast through alien hordes as the finest cyborg mercenary in existence! To emerge victorious, you'll need to manage time and resources skillfully. Toaplan's run-and-gun smash-hit finally arrives on PC, reloaded with new features and quality-of-life extras!

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, 1980s 12.9%, Local Co-Op 12.7%, Score Attack 9.9%, Old School 9.5%

Players control tanks, navigating through varied terrains, defending their base from destruction while defeating all enemy tanks to achieve victory.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.2%, 1980s 15%, Shooter 13.7%, Arcade 10.8%, Old School 8%

It is a block breaker with a gauge type power-up system. The player's ship can always fire a shot, which, combined with the power-up system, makes it an aggressive block breaker. The difficulty level can be adjusted depending on the ship, so it can be enjoyed by both beginners and experts.

Why similar: 1980s 16.3%, 2D Platformer 15.8%, Shooter 15.4%, Arcade 14.2%, Score Attack 10.1%

Blast battalions of tanks into smoking craters and conquer air and sea from the sky's fastest attack chopper! Toaplan's coin-op shooter Twin Cobra flies to PC with fresh features and quality-of-life updates!

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.7%, 1980s 16.4%, Score Attack 13.3%, Arcade 9.9%, Old School 9.3%

The cult classic is back! Ready for the tank battles?!

Why similar: Tanks 46.1% ★, Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Retro 8%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%, Shooter 6%

Memorable Masterpieces! Hidden Gems! The enthusiasm of those days is back again!! JALECO ARCADE COLLECTION is here!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 19.5%, 1980s 16.7%, Arcade 14.1%, Action 9.2%, Local Co-Op 8.5%

Memorable Masterpieces! Hidden Gems! The enthusiasm of those days is back again!! The JALECO Arcade Collection is here!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 19.5%, 1980s 16.6%, Arcade 14.2%, Action 9.3%, Local Co-Op 8.7%

ZANAC-like Ultra High-Speed Scrolling 2D Shooter Humanity suffered a crushing defeat in the war against the sentient AI, RA6 the Great Sovereign, losing 70% of the global population. Now, you board the anti-AI fighter MSX-3 Arondight, and launch into the final battle against the Sovereign.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 32.5%, 1980s 19.7%, Old School 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Retro 6.1%

Dive into the ultimate retro arcade experience! Trasmoz Legends combines classic 8-bit pixel art and a YM2203 chiptune soundtrack. Conquer relentless enemies in Family, Classic, Speedrun, and Endless modes. The finale of the acclaimed Trasmoz saga awaits!

Why similar: 1980s 14.5%, Score Attack 14%, Local Co-Op 13.6%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, Old School 9.6%

This is a top-down 2D tank action game. Players control a tank called a "TANK" and clear missions by defeating opposing TANKs by charging and firing. The appeal of this game is being able to freely develop tactics based on the battle situation, terrain, and your own equipment, and win.

Why similar: Tanks 39.9% ★, Top-Down Shooter 22.3%, 2D Platformer 9.7%, Shooter 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%

The game's system is somewhere between air combat and army warfare. It's a lot like the old game I played as a kid, and we control fighters to destroy the enemy's army. We crossed the line of fire and shot down one enemy after another.

Why similar: Tanks 31.5% ★, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, 1980s 14.1%, Old School 10.2%, Shooter 9.4%

Retro style 2D vertical scrolling simple shooter.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.5%, 1980s 13%, Score Attack 12.8%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 9.9%

Use quick reflexes and sharp aim to simultaneously blow up enemies and block alike in this satisfying retro style action brick breaker! The third installment in the Game Buddy series that faithfully recreates the look, sounds, and feel of classic late 80's handheld games!

Why similar: 1980s 19.7%, Old School 17.2%, Arcade 14%, Top-Down Shooter 12.7%, Action 9.4%

Hello World!! This game is based on the image of a Japanese arcade game from the 70's to early 80's where you could easily play by inserting 1 coin. The player will work hard at his sales job to save L.Planning, a company that has been reincarnated into another world.

Why similar: Score Attack 17.1%, Local Co-Op 16.3%, 1980s 13.2%, Top-Down Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 11.6%

In this simple riff on an arcade classic, released in 1983 for the ZX Spectrum by famed game developer/publisher Ocean Software, search labarinthine levels for the exit, while surviving an ever-increasing onslaught of deadly robots.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29.8%, Shooter 13.2%, Retro 11.4%, 1980s 10.9%, Arcade 10.3%

A vertical scrolling shooter where you fire your main shot and strategically switch between limited ammo special weapons to take down enemies. Earn bonus points by clearing areas, and defeat as many enemies as possible before the game ends to achieve a high score.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.7%, 1980s 22%, Shooter 16.1%, Old School 12.7%, Retro 8.8%

Repel the humans! Safeguard the future of all alienkind! Fueled by a large selection of quirky upgrades and power-ups, strengthen the alien alliance to destroy Humanity's Last Hope in this fast-paced retro action-arcade shooter with roguelite and tower defense elements.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.4%, Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 12.7%, 1980s 11.6%, Action 8.2%

A fantasy shooter where exploration and gimmicks are keys to victory. In a world of meticulous pixel art, uncover secrets hidden in every stage. Collect powerful upgrades, defeat fantasy monsters with precise shooting, and forge the world's fate!

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.2%, Score Attack 14.8%, Shooter 13.3%, 1980s 9.8%, Arcade 8.5%

Bug Attack! is a game inspired by arcade classics including Missile Command and Space Invaders. Players are tasked with protecting their building as long as they can. Bugs emerge everywhere from the ground at an increasing rate. Which is the greater enemy? The bug horde, or your own nerves?

Why similar: 1980s 20.5%, Score Attack 15.4%, Arcade 12.9%, Local Co-Op 11.5%, Retro 9.6%

Killon is a retro shooter that features exhilarating combat, manic enemies and a charged cannon waiting to be unleashed. Fly a starship across the universe and restore the future today.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.1%, 1980s 11.8%, Score Attack 11.2%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 9.7%

If a long lost arcade game from 1983 resurfaced today, it would be Donut Dodo - a classic 2D platformer from the golden era, tough as nails and challenging for the whole family! Ready to top the high score table?

Why similar: Score Attack 20.7%, 2D Platformer 19.9%, Arcade 16.1%, 1980s 13.9%, Action 7.6%

In this game , Players need to control their tanks, through the enemy lines, break the enemy base, or defeat the enemy tanks

Why similar: Tanks 47.6% ★, Top-Down Shooter 29%, Action 9.3%, Retro 7.4%, Indie 2.8%

A modern reproduction of a classic game! Navigate the maze and crush Greebles to rack up a high score, just don't let them touch you!

Why similar: Tanks 33% ★, Local Co-Op 15.5%, Old School 10.3%, Arcade 9.3%, Score Attack 8.4%

Avoid rain, get stars,and run across the passage! Retro but new, high-speed action game filled with many hidden elements!

Why similar: 1980s 18.6%, Old School 18.2%, Score Attack 17.9%, Arcade 12%, 2D Platformer 9.9%

Enjoy a modern take on timeless arcade action with Bat Bots, a nostalgic shooter inspired by the classics. Take down waves of robotic bats using precise aim and quick reflexes. Engage in solo play, challenge your friends and family, or work together to defend against the oncoming waves.

Why similar: Shooter 14.9%, Score Attack 14.4%, 1980s 13.6%, Arcade 11.9%, Old School 9.8%

In this highly addictive top-down arcade shoot-em-up from 1982, originally for the ZX Spectrum, defend yourself from wave upon wave of deadly alien combatants using your Ion Thrust Drive and dual Plasma Disruptors.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 41%, Shooter 9.7%, Arcade 9.4%, Score Attack 9%, Retro 8.6%

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: Top-Down Shooter 22%, 1980s 14.4%, Old School 11.3%, Arcade 10.5%, Score Attack 7.5%

TANKBOX is a top-down perspective/orthographic arcade shooter. Fight it out against specialized AI-controlled tanks cooperatively with a friend or by yourself.

Why similar: Tanks 37.1% ★, Top-Down Shooter 21%, Local Co-Op 12%, Arcade 9.5%, Online Co-Op 8%

Before you strategy with a unique gameplay. Take control of the squad heavy machinery, which you can collect from different parts and go into battle!

Why similar: Tanks 38.9% ★, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Old School 11.4%, Shooter 10.6%, Retro 6.9%

Holy cow, it’s all about the moooney! Run, jump and slide in this udderly moo-velous adventure to reclaim your fortunes from those sneaky Pig Pockets. Tough as nails and no continues! Are you up for the challenge?

Why similar: Score Attack 20.4%, 1980s 18%, 2D Platformer 17.7%, Arcade 14.3%, Old School 11%

The second in Kibodo's classic game series. It is a vertical scrolling shooting game! Controls are left and right movement only. The game is over when the fighter runs out of bullets. Get items to replenish bullets and destroy the enemies in front of you! Aim for a high score!

Why similar: Score Attack 22.7%, Shooter 19.9%, 1980s 15.6%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Action 11.4%

Choose a turret and a body to make your own tank to shoot, blast, and burn friends to claim your victory! Play classic game modes like Free for All, Team Death Match, Capture the Flag, and King of the Hill on your own custom-made maps in Silly Tanks.

Why similar: Tanks 36.5% ★, Top-Down Shooter 22.3%, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 10.1%, Multiplayer 5.2%

Fires have broken out all over the city! Use your portable water tank to extinguish raging fires and carry innocent civilians to safety. Play by yourself or simultaneously with a friend to see who is the best fire-fighter in FIRE AND RESCUE!

Why similar: 1980s 25.1%, Old School 13.9%, 2D Platformer 12.4%, Retro 9%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%

Collection of a few arcade classics, remade with a fresh and friendly looking art style and a beautiful soundtrack.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27.7%, 1980s 16.4%, Shooter 14.9%, Arcade 12.6%, 1990's 7.6%

"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: Tanks 34.6% ★, 1980s 17.7%, Top-Down Shooter 11.9%, Shooter 10.1%, Retro 7.9%

Nuclear Assault is a Shoot 'em Up with all the essence of Arcades in the 90s! Equip new cannons, collect different Power-Ups, defeat the 4 Robot Kings and earn new scores! But most importantly... Shoot, shoot and don't stop shooting!

Why similar: Tanks 31.1% ★, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Score Attack 12.1%, Shooter 8.5%, Arcade 7.8%

Bean Busy is a maze chase game inspired by arcade classics of the early 80s. A colorful collection of items, obstacles, and (of course) beans await! Tackle one labyrinth after another while outwitting the monsters on your tail. Invite a friend and chase that high score together!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 21.5%, Score Attack 17.7%, 1980s 12.8%, Arcade 12.4%, Retro 9%

The original cute and hardcore shrine maiden shooter is now available on Steam! Completely new game, a sequel to the home original "Pocky&Rocky" (Super Nintendo Entertainment System)! The adventures of Pocky&Rocky begin once again.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 35.7%, Local Co-Op 17.2%, Shooter 16.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, Action 10.2%

A fixed-screen action game that allows you to play with up to two players using flower fairies Tamabo and Hanabo. Your goal: to fill the entire stage with blooming flowers.

Why similar: 1980s 18.1%, Arcade 16.2%, Local Co-Op 12.6%, Old School 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%

Voidronaut is a fast-paced 2D arcade shooter set in the endless darkness of deep space. As the last surviving pilot, you must outmaneuver relentless enemy waves, collect new weapons, and sharpen your aim, speed, and reflexes to survive.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29.6%, Shooter 16.6%, Arcade 14.6%, Old School 11%, Action 9.8%

This is a tank shooting game. You will control a spider car to find an exit in the maze. Of course, you need to find the key to open the exit. Some strange robots in the maze are not friendly to you. You can find some props in the boxes in the maze. They will help you deal with your enemies.

Why similar: Tanks 37.2% ★, Top-Down Shooter 30.3%, Shooter 16.7%, Action 10.5%, Casual 3.1%

KIT-10 is a charming arcade platformer inspired by '80s classics. Use your cat-like reflexes to collect repair items and save your fellow KITs. Stun enemies with your microwave meow and throw them into each other for big combos. Claw your way to the top of the leaderboard! Go KIT-10 go!

Why similar: 1980s 20.8%, Score Attack 20.2%, 2D Platformer 20.1%, Arcade 15.2%, Retro 8.3%

Welcome back to 1996! This shared screen space shooter is the perfect 4-player competitive game for some casual fun!

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.4%, Shooter 13.5%, Arcade 11.3%, Old School 10.5%, Score Attack 9%

An old arcade style 2d shmup.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27.9%, Shooter 15.8%, Score Attack 12.9%, Arcade 11.6%, Old School 10.1%

Aliens are attacking Tokyo and kidnapping its citizens to transform them into mutants! Pilot the StarBurner to battle enemy waves, rescue helpless humans, and survive relentless alien attacks in this fast-paced arcade shooter.

Why similar: Score Attack 22.7%, Shooter 18.3%, Arcade 17.2%, 1980s 13.3%, Retro 9.3%

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: Arcade 18.5%, Shooter 17.4%, 1980s 16.9%, 2D Platformer 13.6%, 1990's 7.8%

A bite sized top down run 'n' gun with a touch of nostalgia. Help Kevin escape a mysterious underground facility. With a tentacle and plasma cannon for arms, unleash carnage and eviscerate your captors as you try to free yourself at all costs in this gruelling 4 level gauntlet.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Local Co-Op 14.6%, 1980s 13.7%, Shooter 9.9%, Old School 8.9%

The Ultimate Evolution of the Classic Breakout, Reborn for the Modern Era.Aim for high scores with combos! With block arrangements that change every time you play, this endlessly fresh version of Breakout never gets old.

Why similar: 1980s 23%, 2D Platformer 22.4%, Score Attack 17.1%, Arcade 17%, Action 11.8%

Inspired by classic titles like Contra and Sunset Riders, Balacera Brothers is a retro run n' gun game full of color, energetic music, and fast-paced action.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 16.9%, 2D Platformer 14.5%, Shooter 14.3%, Arcade 10%, Retro 9%

Shoot to move through the Five Arcade! A fast-paced twin stick 2D arcade physics platformer celebrating Five decades of gaming. Glide, fly, fall and blast through 60 pixel-perfect stages using a cracking selection of guns; from machine guns and flamethrowers to rocket launchers and high-five guns.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 26%, 1980s 14.1%, Arcade 14%, Score Attack 13.8%, Action 7.1%

[CONTENTS] A playable shooting game "PHRENETIC SHOOTING REUNION" + All future updates/bug fixes. Phrenetic Shooting is a retro tasted shooting game. This game provides an exciting experience for retro 2D shooting game funs.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, 2D Platformer 15.8%, 1980s 12.8%, Arcade 11.6%, Action 8.7%

“It is a modern remake of Snow Bros., an arcade platform-based action game popular in 1990, characterized by its accessibility for people of all ages. It also provides diverse fun with new stages and new modes, and allows players to enjoy the original game as well.”

Why similar: 2D Platformer 17.4%, 1980s 16.8%, Arcade 12.5%, Score Attack 11.4%, Old School 10.4%