60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Shooter, 2D.
Tempest Inc. is a 2D pixel art shoot-em-up focusing on characters and using their ship's unique abilities to fight through dynamic enemy engagements and boss battles!
Groundskeeper 2
Try to survive waves of robotic space aliens, and be a true hero to the resistance. Unlock new weapons to help you further in your quest to protect the world from the alien invasion in this classic Arcade style Retro game
Origami Flight
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.
Try to survive waves of robotic space aliens, and be a true hero to the resistance. Unlock new weapons to help you further in your quest to protect the world from the alien invasion in this classic Arcade style Retro game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Cartoony 12.7%, Shooter 9.9%, Action 8.1%, Colorful 7.3%
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 31.2%, Side Scroller 21.3%, Stylized 14.7%, Colorful 8.1%, Shooter 6%
Take flight in one of three unique ships to battle a legion of enemies and massive bosses across a city sky, through a dark cave, along the bottom of the sea, and into a secret laboratory! Confront a buff, flamboyant crawfish scientist to retrieve the Power Pearl and save your job!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Side Scroller 17.7%, Cartoony 11.8%, Shooter 8.5%, Colorful 7.4%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 35.4%, Side Scroller 30.2%, Shooter 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 8%, Action 7.8%
The peaceful island of Yukrea has been invaded by the evil Dread Corps! It's time to blast your way through over 6 stages of mayhem to rescue civilians and push those robots out. Use their own powers against them and help reclaim peace to the island.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Side Scroller 16.8%, Sci-fi 9.8%, Futuristic 9.4%, Shooter 8.3%
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 29.3%, Side Scroller 19%, On-Rails Shooter 14.7% ★, Pixel Graphics 8%, Sci-fi 7.7%
Step into The Adventures of Emoji 4 Remastered, where you immerse yourself in this mouse cartoon world playing a shoot em up side-scroller. Follow dynamic rules and use special weapons to defeat enemies for each level. Stay focused on the prize or you might find your game completely cut off.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.6%, Side Scroller 27.9%, Funny 9.6%, Combat 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
A hostile force has enslaved most of the human race! You are humanities last resort to put an end to the rampant force that is taking over the world! Do you have what it takes to destroy the enemy headquarters while navigating treacherous obstacles and fighting off dangerous enemies?
Why similar: Bullet Time 24.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Side Scroller 15.5%, Sci-fi 7.6%, Shooter 7.5%
Mix and match colors and blast your way through waves of Chromies in this fast-paced retro arcade shooter. Play as the Hue-Men to defend the Rainbar and restore color to the fading planet of Chromara!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Bullet Time 25.4% ★, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Shooter 7.2%, Stylized 6.1%
Elyna X is shoot'em up (Shmup) for 2 players in cooperative mode.The year is 3864, mysterious ships appear and iniciate a terrible attack against planet Earth, It is up to Enyla, a courageous space pilot, to lead the space fleets in defense of her beloved planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.1%, Side Scroller 20.5%, Futuristic 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Sci-fi 9.6%
SPACEMAN is a short, nostalgic, retro Shoot-Em-Up
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32%, On-Rails Shooter 17.5% ★, Side Scroller 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%, Action 6.5%
Space Mash is a bullet-hell shooter in the retro style of the earliest arcade games. To help beginners, older players and those with a motor impairment, there are five levels of slow-down that can be activated at any time during game play.
Why similar: Bullet Time 27.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Side Scroller 23.1%, Shooter 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%
Astraea is a 2D Shoot 'em up game. You will fight through enemies of increasing strength and frequency. As you defeat enemies you gain access to upgrades to make your ship stronger. Attempt to max out your ship and try to beat others high scores.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.5%, Bullet Time 31% ★, Shooter 12.3%, Action 11%, 2D 6.8%
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 28.8%, Side Scroller 22.9%, Sci-fi 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Shooter 7.2%
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 30.8%, Side Scroller 20.5%, Shooter 10.4%, Cartoony 8.9%, Sci-fi 8.6%
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 28.6%, Side Scroller 20.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Sci-fi 8.7%, Colorful 7.5%
A stylish retro-FPS where time can be slowed with a single jump... Including a hard hitting arsenal of weapons to blast mo-foes away in satisfying style!
Why similar: Bullet Time 32.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 11.5%, Stylized 9.6%, Shooter 8.3%, Futuristic 7.5%
Twinkle Hunter is a 2D action game focused on boss battles. Become a hunter whose teddy bear was stolen by the great villain 'Twinkle Thieves', and experience journey to retrieve the teddy bear. Can you hunt the thieves who attack you in various ways and rescue the teddy bear 'Mari'?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, Side Scroller 25.5%, Shooter 9.8%, Funny 8.8%, 2D 6%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Side Scroller 22.6%, Shooter 9.4%, Stylized 8.7%, Sci-fi 7.8%
A Zeppelin that shoots arrows where you can acquire improved skins and powers for your adventure
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, Side Scroller 18.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Sci-fi 8.8%, Action-Adventure 7.1%
Raioh is a retro style shot and bomb style vertical scroll shmup.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.8%, Shooter 13.7%, Action 11.3%, Sci-fi 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%
Unite the FELLAS and fight for FREEDOM!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Side Scroller 15%, Cartoony 10.1%, Stylized 9%, Shooter 7.3%
A sci-fi retro side-scrolling shoot-em-up / rescue game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Side Scroller 18%, Cartoony 12.2%, Shooter 8.8%, Colorful 7.7%
In a world of miracles and challenges, where steam technology meets magic on a vast archipelago continent, you become Lea, an ace pilot. Your mission: conquer enemies, unveil conspiracies, and bring peace. Are you ready to be the hero who stops the war?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Side Scroller 19%, Bullet Time 18.5% ★, Shooter 9.2%, Sci-fi 7.9%
Unleash your phantom beasts and shoot your way through a postapocalyptic quarantine zone in this deadly, heart-stopping side-scrolling shooter in 2.5D. Destroy your enemies with your guns and phantom beasts, learn new powerful skills and unleash the Rage beast within you to stomp everything down!
Why similar: Bullet Time 25.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Side Scroller 14.3%, Sci-fi 8.3%, Stylized 7.6%
Space Strider is a 2D Sidescroller Shoot 'em up with Roguelite elements, where you beat hordes of enemies and defeat unique bosses. Unlock, upgrade and level up your Spaceships to become the ultimate Space Strider!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 23.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Side Scroller 15.3%, Sci-fi 7.3%, Futuristic 7.2%
Monsters and Zombies from all the world are trying to steal the gift packages, they want it all and they want it now. But Santa has guns, big guns!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33%, Side Scroller 23.3%, Shooter 12.5%, Cartoony 12.4%, Action 11%
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 30.2%, Side Scroller 24.2%, Shooter 9.5%, Sci-fi 8%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%
Nick Duster, better known as "IcoNick", a war veteran of the intergalactic congregation, who has been brought back to defend the planets from hostile alliances. Control your turret, with high firepower. 3 game modes: Contracts, Asteroids and Invasion. Full of action. Hundreds of galaxies awaits. Go!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 26% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Shooter 8.7%, Sci-fi 8.2%, Colorful 7.7%
Blast off for a retro shoot’em up experience filled with clever twists and secrets!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.8%, Side Scroller 28.7%, Shooter 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.7%, Action 6.5%
Half shoot-'em-up, half RPG! Blast through an intergalactic genre mashup!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.9%, Side Scroller 21.2%, Shooter 11.3%, Action 10.2%, Colorful 7.3%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 29.9%, Side Scroller 25%, Shooter 9.9%, Sci-fi 7%, Colorful 6.1%
A rail shooter. Grab one of 6 weapons, blast through levels filled with enemies, blow up the environments, grab health packs dropped from enemies, and defeat the unique bosses.
Why similar: Bullet Time 24.3% ★, On-Rails Shooter 23.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Cartoony 8.4%, Shooter 7.1%
Star Tank is a shmup with eighties aesthetics, a mixture of styles (Galaga-Operation Wolf). A difficult game that requires great control skills. 20 stages. 5 bosses. Various enemies. Become an expert pilot of a StarTank!!!!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Side Scroller 19.6%, Shooter 9.4%, Sci-fi 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%
Jabb is an action game where every weapon you see is a possibility if an enemy has it so can you. Play as this leaf thingy and dash through unique levels and fight some bosses.
Why similar: Side Scroller 26.6%, Action 14.4%, Stylized 14%, Colorful 14%, Action-Adventure 10.9%
Bad Chicken is a retro styled sideway scrolling shoot-em-up inspired by the retro classics. It takes place in 8 locations in the Ferus system, each one with different challenges, and dangers.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Side Scroller 20.8%, Sci-fi 9.4%, Funny 9.1%, Shooter 8.7%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Side Scroller 24.7%, Shooter 9.3%, PvE 6.6%, Sci-fi 6.2%
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 29.5%, Side Scroller 18.6%, Shooter 11.2%, Action 11.2%, Futuristic 8.4%
Cotton, the legendary witch is back, and this time in 3D! Get ready for this formerly Japanese exclusive cute ‘em up gem to be “reconjured”. ININ and Success have teamed up once again to bring you a massively improved - and for the first time worldwide - re-release of Rainbow Cotton.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 27.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Cartoony 12.2%, Shooter 9%, Colorful 7.6%
Daydreamer is a classic platformer focused around Boss fights, blowing up Aliens and Robots, and using speed and abilities to evade attacks as you traverse mind-blowing alien landscapes.
Why similar: Bullet Time 32.3% ★, Side Scroller 20.5%, Sci-fi 11.4%, Action 10.8%, Shooter 10.1%
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 30.7%, Side Scroller 19.2%, Action 10.9%, Sci-fi 10.1%, Futuristic 8.6%
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 27.7%, Side Scroller 19.9%, Shooter 10.4%, Futuristic 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%
Play as a Rattus, a psychic rat capable of summoning meteors and altering the fabric of time. He decides to fight some birds. Can you help him survive?
Why similar: Bullet Time 28.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Side Scroller 14.1%, Cartoony 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%
Become a nimble mech and defeat bosses while dodging a barrage of missiles in this top-down 3D dodge'm-up inspired by mecha anime and Itano Circus!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Bullet Time 19.4% ★, Cartoony 12.1%, Shooter 11.1%, Stylized 10.3%
Jump into this new battle in this new side-scrolling shoot’em-up, face enemies and obstacles from every corner of the Milkdromeda Galaxy and encounter strange fun transformations that change the way the game plays.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Side Scroller 19.6%, Cartoony 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Shooter 7.4%
A highly experimental bullet hell that plays unlike anything else. No auto scrolling, No credits, No holding back. Let Heaven's Chaos Reign!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.9%, Bullet Time 25.3% ★, Shooter 11.1%, Stylized 10.5%, Action 9.5%
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 34.8%, Side Scroller 23.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Shooter 10%, Sci-fi 8.2%
Grab your weapons and delve into this action side-scroller intense adventure. Jump around and explore the insane levels. Shoot and dodge your way through enemies. Fight to find your friend and solve the disappearance!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Side Scroller 24.8%, Cartoony 10.8%, Funny 9%, Action-Adventure 6.7%
Bydo Missions in Your Pocket — Beyond Dimensions, the Melody of Two “R”s.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.5%, Side Scroller 20.5%, Shooter 11.6%, Action 9.5%, Sci-fi 9.1%
Avoid bullets and eliminate enemies to earn points.Take on challenging enemies and bosses across multiple stages, each with its unique design and challenges. Use your skills to stay ahead of the enemy and emerge victorious.Help the CDF stop the separatist uprising and restore peace.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Side Scroller 19.5%, Cartoony 9.1%, Shooter 8.3%, Funny 7.9%
Tropi is a horizontally-scrolling shoot 'em up set in the Caribbean Sea. You play as the titular Tropi. With the help of his friend and caretaker, Carmen, the two must go out and fight against aliens who have from sprung from the Bermuda Triangle and are terrorizing the surrounding area.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, On-Rails Shooter 21.2% ★, Side Scroller 16.3%, Cartoony 10.7%, Shooter 7.6%
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 54%, 2D 12.9%, Side Scroller 10.8%, Action 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 4.6%
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 28.8%, Side Scroller 18.5%, Bullet Time 15% ★, Shooter 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%
Alien Colony is a 2.5D action-horror game where you take command of a squad of four marines. Each death restarts the mission with a new cloned squad, in a mining colony where horror comes as much from the creatures as from dehumanization itself.
Why similar: Bullet Time 47% ★, Side Scroller 13.5%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Combat 8.2%, Action 8.2%
Katalyst is a 2-D Space Shooter for the people who love and grew up with Space Shooters! Guide the Hero on his journey to defeat the evil aliens threatening civilization! If you like dodging bullets, precision shooting, and only being able to move in 8-directions, then this game is for you!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 25.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Side Scroller 16.7%, Shooter 8.5%, Sci-fi 6.9%
Pilot the all-powerful cell destroying Desolazor gunship and eradicate the mutagenic genotoxic pathogen before it consumes the entire galaxy. Soar through waves of threatening enemies and bosses beyond 6 stages packed with action, explosions, and lasers!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 49.1%, Shooter 14.8%, Sci-fi 14.3%, Action 10.9%, 2D 8.9%
A fantasy bullet hell on a strange, familiar planet. Fight the living and the dead as you figure out what's causing all this energy in the air! Play as a troupe of living puppets, curious immortal children, or a demon, and be sure to scan enemies to unlock journal pages on the way!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Cartoony 13.3%, Stylized 11.2%, Shooter 9.2%, Colorful 8.4%
Last Soul is a 2d pixel art action platformer with a compelling story about a future where mankind has lost its will. Explore and fight your way through a variety of levels, and take on awesome boss enemies.
Why similar: Bullet Time 27.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Side Scroller 14.1%, Futuristic 8.2%, Sci-fi 8.1%
Draw your path to victory in Art Strikers! A unique art themed bullet hell shoot-em-up that looks and plays like a beautiful work of art.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.2%, Side Scroller 22.1%, Shooter 9.8%, Colorful 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%
A tiny 2D Hand-drawn "Clean 'Em Up" game about a tadpole cleaning rivers and fighting pollution.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Side Scroller 20.1%, Cartoony 9.7%, Stylized 7.8%, Colorful 7%
