60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade, Retro.
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.
Raging Blasters 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.
IRO HERO
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,...
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 42.1%, Arcade 17%, Action 9.8%, Retro 8.6%, 2D 6.9%
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 38.7%, Retro 16.8%, Arcade 15.7%, Action 11.1%, 2D 6.9%
“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 31.3%, Arcade 24.2%, Retro 19.6%, Action 16.4%, 2D 8.5%
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 40.6%, Arcade 21%, Retro 15.9%, Action 13.5%, 2D 7.1%
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 40.4%, Arcade 21%, Retro 15.7%, Action 13.8%, 2D 7.3%
Two classic games collide to create one amazing experience you can always just pick up and play. Enjoy Endless levels and see how high of a score you can get.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.6%, Arcade 16.4%, Retro 15.5%, Action 11.9%, Casual 7.3%
Super Chain Crusher Horizon is the largest, longest, most incredible PC shooting game in history with a two-player mode that is revolutionary. And, it’s loaded with game modes that solve the problems had by most shoot ‘em ups.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54%, Arcade 23.9%, 2D 9.5%, Action 8.4%, Indie 4.3%
Zamarian is a fast-paced shoot 'em up classic arcade action game brought to you in an exciting, colorful, and challenging new way!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.5%, Arcade 20.6%, Retro 17.8%, Action 17.4%, Indie 7.8%
Create your own bosses to battle in this arcade action and adventure. Yep, there is a story as well as pure action modes for those who want to blast things. Explore worlds while you upgrade your tech and improve your base. Make new friends, adopt pets and even fly a kite.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.5%, Arcade 14.9%, Retro 13.4%, Action 12.5%, 2D 6.6%
Enjoy fast paced action in this retro inspired arcade ShootEm Up Style game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.2%, Arcade 19.8%, Retro 19.6%, Action 7%, Casual 5.1%
Antirocketh is a fast, arcade-style game about a laser-cannon morphing swarms of missiles into improbable stuff!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.7%, Arcade 17.3%, Retro 16.7%, Action 15.5%, Casual 8.8%
Catch hearts, Crush bunnies, Shoot the bad guys
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.7%, Retro 19.7%, Arcade 17.8%, Action 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%
Love retro shooters? Firebird is a blend of some of our teams favourite games from the space invasion genre. Battle aliens, giant space birds, tractor beams, air burst weapons, robot terrorists and massive motherships in a fight for domination.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.9%, Action 17%, Retro 16.2%, Arcade 15.6%, Indie 8.7%
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 45%, Arcade 17.4%, Retro 11.7%, Action 10.7%, Casual 6.8%
Are you ready to aid Era-bus in its relentless quest for vengeance and consume everything in your path? Defeat the Hu-bon empire in this unique SHMUP/STG experience!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 50.1%, Arcade 20%, Action 11%, 2D 7.4%, Sci-fi 4.9%
In this arcade style shoot em up that lets you earn more punishing difficulties, you are Sylvester, a hero pilot in his glory days turned space janitor on a space station. After an attack on said post, it is up to him to retrieve the fabled Fang Shards. Turn your Beast Mode on, you're going to need it.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.7%, Arcade 20.2%, Action 16.2%, 2D 8.6%, Indie 8.3%
Tempest 4000™ is a visually stunning, action-packed tube shooter based on the classic hit arcade game, Tempest™.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.3%, Arcade 26.1%, Retro 20.3%, Casual 9.4%
Z-Exemplar is a side-scrolling shooter in the tradition of R-Type, Gradius, Nemesis and other classic arcade games from the past. Borrowing its aesthetic from the computers of yesteryear (specifically the Sinclair ZX Spectrum) Z-Exemplar combines bright, bold, 8-bit pixel art with frantic action and an epic mission to conquer a galaxy of...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.7%, Retro 19.2%, Action 17.6%, Indie 8.6%, 2D 6.6%
The feeling of 90's arcade shooter will come again !! Arcade-like side scroll shooter of 7 stages in all!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 56.7%, Action 14.6%, Arcade 8.9%, Indie 7.1%, 2D 6.8%
Brought to you by the makers of GIGANTIC ARMY, Supercharged Robot VULKAISER, and SATAZIUS, WOLFLAME is a return to the form of glorious 2D vertical vertical shooters like Raiden, Raptor, and Twin Cobra.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44%, Arcade 17%, Retro 9.8%, Action 7.7%, 2D 5.6%
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 47%, Arcade 21.1%, Retro 10.3%, 2D 8.5%, Action 7.9%
"Boing" redefines retro space shooters with its potent weaponry. Defend, attack, and level up as you twist through challenges. Endless fun for all!
Why similar: Arcade 25.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Action 11.2%, Retro 10.5%, 2D 9.7%
Featuring six levels of intense shooting action, Tiamat X is a rip-snortin tribute to the side-scrolling space shooters of yesteryear, and would be right at home blazing away on the screen of a booming, beer-stained arcade cabinet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 50.5%, Arcade 25.3%, Action 16.9%, Indie 7.3%
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 60%, 2D 12.5%, Action 11.4%, Retro 7.2%, Indie 5.9%
A fast paced shoot-em-up featuring modern military aircraft. Choose one of the eight fighter aircraft and take the battle to the skies throughout nine action-packed stages each with their own end-level special boss.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 69.3%, Arcade 16.3%, Action 9.5%, Indie 4.9%
Super XYX is a new shmup from the creator of Fire Arrow X, Megatank, ZPF and a couple of others. Co-developed and published by Team Grybanser Fox.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.3%, Retro 19.2%, Arcade 16.6%, Action 15.6%, Indie 7.3%
A sci-fi action-arcade game inspired by classic gun n' runs of the '90s.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.5%, Action 16.9%, Retro 11.9%, Arcade 10.5%, Indie 8.4%
Get ready for classic shoot-'em-up action in Toaplan's Fire Shark, now on PC with modern updates. An evil and overwhelmingly powerful military force is about to take over not only a small country, but the whole world... Defeat the enemy and accept your place of honor!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41%, Arcade 20.7%, Retro 15.8%, Action 13.4%, 2D 7.5%
Barback is a 1980s arcade action run and gun game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.8%, Arcade 23.5%, Action 16.9%, 2D 8.4%, Indie 2.9%
Chronoblast Maximum Force is a fast paced bullet shooter inspired by arcade classics. Keep your finger on the trigger at all times in this challenging arcade game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.1%, Arcade 19.8%, Action 19%, Indie 9.5%, 2D 8.6%
Inspired by the heyday of 8-bit arcade gaming, Crome: Before Purgatory is an intense space shoot em' up experience. Play as the Galactic Consul's best star pilot, Crome, and fend off endless the hoards of invaders while competing for the top score on the global leaderboard.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.2%, Retro 17%, Action 15.1%, Arcade 14.4%, 2D 6.1%
Join Micheal Chang, the Monkey King, on his journey through famous landmarks of ancient China and fight off mythical creatures and legends in this classic arcade shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.1%, Arcade 18.8%, Retro 18.2%, Action 17.9%
This "snake", but instead of the snake you have mercenaries with weapons in their hands! Gather your own squad of professional mercenaries and defeat enemies who threaten the world with their weapons!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.3%, Action 18.1%, Arcade 17.5%, Retro 13.9%, Indie 9.3%
Trigger-happy aliens are closing in! Only you can burn the invaders to a crisp with the ultimate starship: HELLFIRE! Discover Toaplan's first side-scrolling shooter, known for its stunning graphics and strategic gameplay. Now on PC with quality-of-life extras!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.9%, Arcade 20.6%, Retro 16.3%, Action 13.1%, 2D 7.3%
Ellipsis is an action-packed Avoid ’Em Up with minimalistic, yet powerful neon styled visuals. Guide your ship through a mysterious universe while deftly avoiding hordes of roaming enemies, spikes, lasers and more.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.9%, Retro 22%, Action 17.6%, Arcade 11.1%, Indie 8.6%
Play three* tiny BolHut games developed for April Fools! *There might be a fourth game inside.
Why similar: Arcade 24.9%, Retro 22.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Action 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%
Run, gun, and survive! In this twin stick arcade shooter, you'll be fighting your way through countless waves of enemies to restore maximum peace to the galaxy!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.9%, Retro 19%, Action 17%, Arcade 14.7%, Sci-fi 5.5%
First appearing in arcades in 1981, the masterpiece GALAGA finally comes to Steam! Move the fighter left and right and destroy the waves of incoming aliens!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.5%, Arcade 21.4%, Retro 18.4%, Action 8.5%, 2D 5.6%
This is an action based flappy game turned up to eleven. In the main arcade mode the player is unlocked and able to flap around the length of the screen dodging obstacles, fighting enemies and engaging a stage boss at the end of every level. This is a fully flushed out flappy game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.1%, Arcade 20.3%, Action 13.9%, Retro 10.5%, 2D 7.4%
Super Hydorah is a nonlinear horizontal shoot’ em up designed to offer a challenging experience, sublimating the richness of traditional shmup classics. Face the menace of the Meroptians aboard the Delta Lance, alone or with your friends in this game with direct action and nostalgic art.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.9%, Arcade 16.6%, Retro 16.1%, Action 8.7%, 2D 5.7%
Take command of an orbiting defense satellite in this action-packed planetary defense shooter. Blast away at waves of incoming asteroids and crafty aliens before they destroy your planet. Scavenge powerful weapons from vanquished alien ships and turn them against your foes. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51.5%, Arcade 19.4%, Action 11.4%, 2D 7.6%, Casual 5.7%
High speed kinetic action. Danger is the best offense!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 50.4%, Retro 20.7%, Action 19%, Indie 9.9%
Nandeyanen!? – The 1st Sûtra is a horizontal 2D shoot’em up that introduces gameplay mechanics such as bullet counter and blast pods. The player takes the role of Tenguman, a long-nosed goblin who wakes up after a thousand year sleep to see the world overrun by an army of mythical pranksters.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.4%, Action 17.8%, Arcade 17.4%, 2D 9%, Indie 8.5%
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 40.6%, Retro 22.6%, Arcade 16.9%, Action 8.8%, 2D 6.4%
A space arcade shooter with light rogue-like elements.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48%, Arcade 18%, Retro 15.8%, Action 10.9%, 2D 5.5%
Embark on an adventure through space with the ferocious HELLSTAR SQUADRON. Dodge wave after wave of bullets, shoot the demons back to hell, and save the galaxy in this fresh, retro shoot 'em up/bullet hell experience!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45%, Retro 19.4%, Action 12.6%, 2D 8%, Indie 5.9%
Strange and unusual creatures inhabited Earth’s underground, unknown to humankind. This was until Momoko, a fashion-obsessed high school girl, accidentally discovered them. Together, they plotted to combine the civilizations above and below the surface to create a new world: Dezatopia.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.4%, Action 19.3%, Retro 15.9%, Arcade 15.3%, Indie 10.1%
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 39.9%, Retro 18.2%, Arcade 16.3%, Action 12.4%, 2D 5%
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 44.7%, Retro 19.6%, Arcade 16%, Action 8.7%, 2D 6.3%
Introducing FixEight, Toaplan's thrilling vertical run-and-gun game featuring eight peerless warriors with cutting-edge weapons. Embark on an exhilarating cosmic escapade with up to three players at once. Now on PC with modern extras!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.1%, Arcade 21.1%, Retro 11%, 2D 8.5%, Action 8.2%
Incandescent 2 is a retro inspired fast paced twin stick shooter that will challenge you the longer you play. Pilot your ship and defeat the many waves of enemies in your way. Challenge your friends to beat your score in the Steam Leaderboards!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.9%, Action 18.4%, Arcade 16.4%, Retro 14.2%, Indie 8.8%
Aqua Kitty is a fast paced retro styled submarine arcade shooter with optional 2 player local Co-op.Blast through hordes of mechanical sea monsters in your kitty sub and defend the deep sea milk mining kittens!THE MILK MUST FLOW!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 49.6%, Retro 13.2%, Arcade 12.1%, Action 11.1%, Indie 5.6%
Zeroptian Invasion is a classic shoot 'em up with mechanics from other arcades of the 80’s. Travel back in time with this unique pixilated experience with an incredible soundtrack in chiptune.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.9%, Arcade 21.3%, Action 19.8%, Indie 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%
Super Galaxy Squadron is a fast-paced vertical shooter designed for human beings as well as SHMUP veterans. Featuring multiple game modes, a challenging but merciful difficulty curve, forgiving health system, and SEVENTEEN playable ships.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.3%, Retro 17%, Arcade 13.5%, Action 8.7%, Indie 4.4%
You play as a young boy who dreams of being a famous astronaut who discovers alien worlds and life. One hot summer day, you fall asleep and into a terrifying dream made up of your worst childhood fears. Can you survive this nightmare of asteroids, space spiders, deadly skulls & more?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.8%, Arcade 19.6%, Retro 14.7%, Action 9%, 2D 7.7%
Verisim Skies is a Vertical Shoot 'Em Up with an emphasis on story and cinematic action. Go forth, Champion. Find your purpose. Fulfill your destiny. Accept your fate.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 63.8%, Arcade 15.7%, Action 11.3%, Sci-fi 4.5%, Pixel Graphics 2.9%
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 40.7%, Arcade 15.8%, Retro 15.2%, Action 11.9%, Indie 8.3%
Marimoth is a short shoot 'em up that puts in control of a moth whose shots bounce off the walls. Calculate your aim, evade enemy attacks by learning their patterns and collect coins to power up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.7%, Arcade 18.9%, Retro 16.3%, Action 8.2%, 2D 6.4%
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 36%, Arcade 18.8%, Retro 16.8%, Action 12.1%, 2D 5.8%
