60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Arcade, 2D, Shoot 'Em Up, Action.
A neon-drenched tactical shoot’em up that asks: in Space Invaders, what if you were the invaders? Command an alien swarm, outmaneuver Zap Zappington, deploy ridiculous power cards, battle solo or in local PvP, and deliver the payload to Earth.
Viral Reload EX
Viral Reload EX is a shoot-em-up with a dash mechanic where you shrink down to fight infections at a microscopic scale! Can you defeat the evil Kyle Kaboom before he destroys the moon?
Ping Pong Space - Retro Tennis
Ping Pong Space is a modern incarnation of the classic Pong game, set in space. Accept the challenge to defeat the AI robot and become the retro tennis champion of the galaxy!
Viral Reload EX is a shoot-em-up with a dash mechanic where you shrink down to fight infections at a microscopic scale! Can you defeat the evil Kyle Kaboom before he destroys the moon?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, 1980s 11.4%, Local Multiplayer 10.2%, Arcade 10%, Retro 7.5%
Ping Pong Space is a modern incarnation of the classic Pong game, set in space. Accept the challenge to defeat the AI robot and become the retro tennis champion of the galaxy!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, 1980s 16.7%, PvP 15.8%, Arcade 11.4%, Local Multiplayer 10%
In RETROLD you can play many games inspired by old arcades from 70`s, 80`s and even 90`s. (NEW GRAPHICS, NEW SONGS, NEW MECHANICS, OLD GAMES) :D
Why similar: 1980s 17.2%, PvP 16.8%, PvE 14.1%, Arcade 11.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 11%
Synth Pong is an electrifying pong game with Synthwave theme that will transport you back to the 80s! This game combines classic pong elements with the nostalgic visual and soundtrack of Synthwave, creating a unique and immersive experience.
Why similar: 1980s 20%, PvP 17.3%, Arcade 16%, Local Multiplayer 12.9%, PvE 12.5%
Battle swarms of Galactic Invaders in this action-packed retro-inspired arcade shoot em up. May the Nerd be with you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.9%, PvP 18.2%, Arcade 11.4%, 1980s 11.1%, Sci-fi 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 45.7%, Arcade 18.5%, Retro 12.9%, 2D 6.7%, Action 6.7%
Year 2979, the cosmic entity "IT" threatens to destroy Earth. Take command of the Valkyria Zenith Serenity and use all your skills to face this threat alongside your beautiful operators.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.5%, PvE 16.8%, 1980s 12.8%, Arcade 12.2%, Stylized 7.7%
Arcade Love. (a.k.a Ge-sen Love) contains unique Beat'-em-up and Shmup games of arcade style, which has been well-played at Arcades all over Japan.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.7%, PvP 14.2%, Arcade 13.3%, Comedy 10.6%, Retro 8.3%
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 41.3%, 1980s 21.9%, Arcade 18.9%, Action 10.2%, 2D 6.2%
Dueling pvp, shoot em up. Face your opponents head on, trade bullets and blast them across the universe.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.1%, PvP 26%, Arcade 16.9%, Action 10.4%, 2D 6.6%
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 48%, Arcade 19.3%, 1980s 11.8%, Retro 7.2%, 2D 7.1%
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 59.2%, Arcade 23.4%, 2D 8.5%, Action 6.3%, Indie 2.7%
A SUPER throwback to the classic quarter eating arcade games of the 80's. Super Bit Blaster XL is an (even more) enhanced version of the retro styled, addictive, and fast paced arcade shoot 'em up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.5%, PvP 18.6%, Arcade 12%, 1980s 11.6%, Sci-fi 7.6%
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 38.7%, Arcade 14.2%, Retro 12.1%, 1980s 11.3%, Action 8.2%
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 41.7%, Arcade 15.1%, 1980s 13.8%, PvE 7.2%, Retro 6.9%
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 38.9%, Arcade 17.7%, 1980s 17.2%, Action 9.2%, Sci-fi 8.8%
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 46.9%, Arcade 21.7%, Retro 12.6%, Action 10.6%, 2D 6.7%
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 52.8%, Arcade 18.9%, Sci-fi 9.8%, Action 7.9%, 2D 6.4%
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 46.7%, Arcade 21.7%, Retro 12.4%, Action 10.9%, 2D 6.9%
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 49.6%, Arcade 17.9%, Sci-fi 8.8%, Action 7.8%, Retro 6.9%
Steer a futuristic spaceship through 50 action-packed levels! Fight against enemy fleets, use teleportation, dodge fireballs and defeat the mothership. Precision and skill are required to survive increasingly difficult waves. Are you ready?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.4%, 1980s 13.5%, Arcade 13.1%, PvE 12.8%, Sci-fi 9.3%
Save our galaxy from the invasion of an alien race.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.7%, 1980s 23.4%, Arcade 21.3%, 2D 7.1%, Singleplayer 1.6%
Shape Shapers is a fast-paced competitive puzzle game where you and a friend race to create complex shapes. Think fast and master the art of shape manipulation in this quirky factory-themed setting. Can you keep up with the ever-increasing demands and outperform your rival?
Why similar: PvP 23.7%, PvE 20.1%, Local Multiplayer 17.1%, Arcade 13.8%, Strategy 9.8%
Mix and match colors and blast your way through waves of Chromies in this fast-paced retro arcade shooter. Play as the Chroma Crew to defend the Rainbar and restore color to the fading planet of Chromara!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.4%, PvE 16.4%, Arcade 14.6%, Retro 11.1%, Stylized 5.3%
“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 37%, Arcade 25.6%, Retro 15.9%, Action 13.2%, 2D 8.2%
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 36.4%, Arcade 16.9%, 1980s 15.7%, PvE 9.8%, Action 8.9%
Blast your way through rogue-like action! This arcade space-shooter throws you into intense runs packed with asteroids, powerful weapons and hidden secrets! Experiment with unique loadouts, discover synergizing upgrades, and push your limits with challenge modifiers that make each run deadlier!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.5%, Arcade 14.9%, PvE 14.7%, Comedy 6.2%, Sci-fi 5.9%
In the distant year of 2359, previously unknown alien forces have attacked Earth and its colonies. You are an agent on a special mission sent by the global senate to repel the attack and stop the alien forces.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Arcade 14.5%, 1980s 13.3%, PvP 9.2%, Action 7.3%
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 32.7%, Arcade 14.2%, 1980s 12.6%, PvP 11.5%, Retro 9.6%
Enjoy fast paced action in this retro inspired arcade ShootEm Up Style game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42%, Arcade 19.9%, Retro 15.2%, Sci-fi 7.3%, Action 5.4%
TRI-GER is a top-down rouge-like SHMUP with technicolor vector based graphics. Fight endless waves of enemies, and be sure to match your color to get a high score!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.7%, PvE 19.8%, Arcade 19.4%, Action 10.5%, Retro 8.5%
"Don't go to GALXAGAR"; a phrase uttered by many who have traversed its rim. Untold treasures, and terrors, await within its blackened depths. Ready your craft, spacefarer, because you're about to enter the most dangerous sector in all the stars. Get ready.. for GALXAGAR!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.3%, PvE 19.8%, Arcade 13.9%, 1980s 10%, Sci-fi 7.6%
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 74.3%, Arcade 15.7%, Action 7%, Indie 3%
Cosmolon is a sci-fi spaceship shooter inspired by classic arcade and MS-DOS games. You control a ship that can boost around, level up, and destroy wave upon wave of enemy ships with beautiful pixel art plasma bolts and explosions. Nab fancy power-ups and fend off unique enemies. Can you survive?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.8%, PvE 18.6%, Arcade 12.9%, 1980s 10.3%, Sci-fi 7.3%
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 36.4%, Arcade 17.2%, 1980s 16.3%, Action 8.6%, Retro 7.6%
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 45.9%, Arcade 14.7%, Retro 13.8%, 1980s 13.5%, Action 6.1%
Gunvein is a dynamic, aggression-based bullet hell shoot em up where you use lock on lasers, charged weapons, bombs & hypers to overwhelm the enemies before they overwhelm you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54.9%, Arcade 16.7%, Sci-fi 8.1%, Action 7.1%, Colorful 6.1%
Frenetic 2D action in the style of Space Invaders! Customize your spaceship, face hordes of enemies, and challenge yourself in multiple modes, including Campaign, Arcade, Invasion, and Survival. Upgrade your ship, collect power-ups, and face unique challenges in every battle.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.6%, Arcade 16.4%, Retro 12.7%, PvE 11.8%, Sci-fi 10.3%
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 47.3%, Arcade 17.1%, Retro 14.1%, Action 9.2%, 2D 6.9%
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 42%, Retro 16%, Arcade 15.6%, 1980s 13.7%, Action 6.2%
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 43.1%, Arcade 19.4%, Retro 11.8%, Action 9.4%, Local Multiplayer 8.7%
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 43.9%, Arcade 19.8%, Retro 11.6%, Action 9.8%, Local Multiplayer 7.3%
Ping Pong Breakout combines Pong and Breakout, offering intense matches against AI or friends. Break blocks, score points, and utilize item boxes like Multiball to gain an edge. With 12 levels, it's a blend of classic arcade fun, now accessible via Steam's Remote Play.
Why similar: Arcade 22.2%, PvP 19.2%, 1980s 17.3%, Retro 14.9%, Local Multiplayer 14.4%
In this retro arcade hit, you control a laser gun and have to shoot asteroids, bombs and other objects to collect points and ensure your survival
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, 1980s 16.3%, PvP 15.1%, Arcade 11.7%, Local Multiplayer 10.2%
Apee Escapee is a small retro open-world 2D platformer for 1–2 players. Explore one interconnected world, find 8 randomly placed skeleton keys, do good deeds to open the Karma Door, and free the Great Apee.
Why similar: 1980s 17.8%, Arcade 16.8%, PvP 15.6%, PvE 10.5%, Action 9.4%
Blast your way through increasing waves of enemies in this fast-paced top-down action-arcade shoot 'em-up while unlocking new levels, weapon upgrades and harder enemy types as you make progress in RED BLASTER!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45%, PvE 20.9%, Arcade 13.3%, Sci-fi 8%, Retro 5.7%
The year is 2248. You play as Anthea, a pilot for the Spacing Guild. She's battling a pirate fleet. During the game, you'll need to destroy four leader ships.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 63.8%, Sci-fi 12.1%, Arcade 10.8%, Action 7.9%, 2D 3.6%
Vertical scrolling shooter with all 5 pages
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.1%, Arcade 11.8%, Retro 11.8%, Stylized 8.4%, Sci-fi 6.9%
Score 15 points to win against a series of opponents with unique abilities in this foosball inspired arcade game! Play with or against your friends, and hone your skills by beating your high scores in the Challenge Modes!
Why similar: PvP 24%, PvE 22.2%, Arcade 17.9%, Retro 9.7%, Comedy 8.5%
Blaze of Storm is a arcade-style vertical scrolling shmup. You will fight against enemies in cyberspace as a cyber diver.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.3%, Arcade 13.2%, 1980s 10.7%, Retro 9.4%, Stylized 8.1%
A neon retro Asteroids inspired arcade game with persistent progression, upgrades and cosmetics to unlock. With Asymmetrical local Co-op, mining extraction, Endless waves game modes and local PvP.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32%, PvE 17.2%, Arcade 14.1%, 1980s 10.1%, Sci-fi 7.5%
1982: Tenacious of the Air is a vertical scrolling shoot ’em up set during the South Atlantic conflict. Pilot five historic Argentine aircraft, choose your ordnance, take off from aircraft carriers or from land, and relive missions inspired by true events.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.6%, Arcade 17.1%, 1980s 11.1%, Retro 9.6%, 2D 6.4%
Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration takes players on an interactive journey through 50 years of video games via interviews with designers, developers and industry leaders, documentary footage, product design documents, high-res original artwork, and a curated list of more than 90 playable games.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, 1980s 15.4%, PvP 14.9%, Local Multiplayer 9.9%, Arcade 9.7%
If you love retro games, this is for you! Get ready for some intense retro space shooting!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, PvP 17.7%, 1980s 12.6%, Arcade 12.5%, Retro 8.8%
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 53.3%, Arcade 20.6%, Action 12.6%, 2D 8%, Indie 5.5%
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 45.3%, Stylized 14.5%, Arcade 11.4%, Colorful 8.3%, Retro 7.2%
Fly, shoot, and even nuke your friends in Paper Planes! This 2D arcade style shooter is played with up to four players, control a plane or maybe even a wizard all while trying to eliminate each other from out of the sky. Come fly with your friends and crown yourself the victor.
Why similar: PvP 42%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Arcade 15.3%, Local Multiplayer 9.2%, Action 6.8%
Blast through endless waves of asteroids, unlock powerful ships, collect devastating upgrades, and survive the ultimate retro-inspired arcade space shooter alone or with a friend.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.4%, 1980s 19.4%, Arcade 14.9%, Retro 8.9%, Sci-fi 8.7%
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 46.8%, Arcade 15.8%, Retro 11.8%, Local Multiplayer 7.3%, Action 6.3%
