60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade, Retro.
Inspired by the classic Space Invaders, The Battle for Vega takes the old-school gameplay you know and love and adds new features that make it a fresh and exciting experience.
Crystal Drive Z
An arcade shoot 'em up where you brave a hostile asteroid field as one of five ace pilots, battling space pirates and aliens for the energy-rich crystals that keep your stranded world-ship alive. Push your luck to the edge and upgrade your ship between runs if you make it home.
Twinstick Arcade
Retro shooting, perfected. Blast and dash through in a gorgeous retro 2D world! Explore and fight your way out of the arcade machine!
An arcade shoot 'em up where you brave a hostile asteroid field as one of five ace pilots, battling space pirates and aliens for the energy-rich crystals that keep your stranded world-ship alive. Push your luck to the edge and upgrade your ship between runs if you make it home.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.3%, Arcade 15.7%, Score Attack 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Retro 10.8%
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 38.9%, Arcade 14.5%, Retro 10.9%, Score Attack 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%
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 40.4%, Arcade 17.5%, Score Attack 9.5%, Retro 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%
You are Vakimoh. They are the Venkazoids. Fight for your life in this quick and brutal arcade-style shooter. Can you escape your cage?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.9%, Arcade 15.7%, Score Attack 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Retro 9.8%
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 40.5%, Arcade 20.2%, Retro 17%, Action 11.1%, Score Attack 10.8%
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 40.1%, Arcade 20.1%, Retro 16.8%, Score Attack 11.4%, Action 11.2%
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 39.1%, Arcade 17.2%, Retro 10%, Score Attack 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
Uncover the magic of Indian mythology, unique power-ups, and an enchanting soundtrack in this electrifying space showdown. Toaplan's vertical co-op shooter Vimana debuts on PC, offering accessible, action-packed gameplay and modern enhancements!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.5%, Arcade 15.8%, Retro 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Score Attack 9.1%
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%, Retro 18.7%, Arcade 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Action 9.4%
Catch hearts, Crush bunnies, Shoot the bad guys
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.9%, Retro 20.8%, Arcade 16.7%, Pixel Graphics 14.7%, Action 9.9%
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 45.3%, Retro 20.1%, Arcade 19.8%, Action 8%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%
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 35.3%, Arcade 16.7%, Retro 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.1%, Action 6.5%
An army of contraptions swarm the skies, and it is up to you, a lone sorcerer to defend the castle wall. LET NONE PASS! Move quickly, dash quicker, and bam, boom, blast them out of the skies with your magic. See how long you can last in this simple and stylish score attack game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.5%, Score Attack 19.3%, Arcade 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, Retro 7.9%
Vertical Scroll Shooting Game with Lock-on Missile
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.8%, Score Attack 17.1%, Retro 15.5%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%, Arcade 6.3%
Space Force Squadron is a horizontal 2d shmup. Choose between 4 pilots with different spaceships and different attributes. Buy upgrades for ships using points earned in battles. This is arcade style game, meaning there is no possibility to save.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, Gun Customization 26.8% ★, Arcade 12.5%, Linear 8.8%, Score Attack 8.4%
“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 36.8%, Arcade 26.1%, Retro 22.9%, Action 14.2%
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 38.2%, Retro 22.8%, Arcade 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%, Action 6.8%
Moon Dancer is a vertically scrolling shmup featuring an exhilarating lock-on laser.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.9%, Retro 16%, Score Attack 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 12%, Arcade 8.4%
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 37.5%, Retro 18.4%, Arcade 14.8%, Action 9.6%, Linear 9%
Ballakala — retro arcade paint shoot 'em up. Blast blobs, survive the bosses, chase the high score. Every hit leaves a colorful mess. 50 levels, 10 bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39%, Arcade 16.5%, Score Attack 16%, Retro 14.8%, Linear 7.8%
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 42.2%, Retro 20%, Arcade 14.6%, Pixel Graphics 8%, Action 6.7%
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 35.3%, Arcade 17%, Retro 16.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%, Score Attack 11.2%
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 40.5%, Arcade 19.6%, Retro 16.8%, Score Attack 11.8%, Action 10.9%
Reclaim the arcade. This is a high-octane space shooter where vibrant pixel art meets relentless alien armadas. Master your orbital defenses and survive the ultimate galactic onslaught.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.8%, Retro 19.5%, Arcade 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 11%, Combat 7.7%
The Strait of Hormuz Mini Arcade is a retro-style 2D shooter where world economy is at risk! Shoot down attacking speedboats and missile launchers to protect vital shipping lanes. Forget high scores—your real objective is keeping global oil prices low to prevent total recession! Or switch sides...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.1%, Arcade 22.5%, Retro 22.3%, Action 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%
Pumpkinman is variation of classical arcade games in Halloween setting. Travel through world of mystery, full of creatures from tales and horror stories. Improve Your skills and face final adversity.
Why similar: Grid-Based Movement 32.7%, Arcade 17.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, Combat 10%, Linear 9.4%
The machine world of Molybdion has fallen into disarray. As Nidhogg eats the root of the planet, unending wars rage on the surface! Slice your way through hordes of metallic foes in five frantic levels, defeat fearsome bosses, and dodge countless bullets in this vintage vertical shoot 'em up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.4%, Arcade 16.6%, Retro 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%, Combat 6.7%
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 30.4%, Gun Customization 19.1% ★, Arcade 12.7%, Retro 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%
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 40.1%, Arcade 21.8%, Retro 21%, Action 15.7%, Indie 1.4%
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 26.8%, Retro 19.5%, Arcade 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.9%, Score Attack 9.6%
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 41.6%, Arcade 16.7%, Retro 10.7%, Score Attack 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%
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 35%, Arcade 18%, Retro 17.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, Action 9.6%
Weave and cleave your way through walls of bullet and push your score to unknown limits in this aggressive Shoot'em'up to save humanity from its own hubris
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.6%, Arcade 15.8%, Score Attack 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Action 6.5%
Image Striker is a 2D vertical scroll shooting game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.9%, Score Attack 16.1%, Retro 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, Arcade 8.9%
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 33.6%, Retro 19%, Arcade 17.6%, Score Attack 15%, Action 10%
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 40.1%, Arcade 13.2%, Retro 13%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Score Attack 8.1%
AquaNimble is about crazy intense shooter action with big quirky guns against underwater snake dragons, cybernetic sharks, swirling skeletons, submarines and so much more. It's a dynamic game that makes every play through different and lets you set your own challenge beyond a difficulty setting.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.9%, Retro 13.6%, Score Attack 11.5%, Action 11.2%, Arcade 10.7%
Fast-paced 2D retro synthwave arcade shooter inspired by 80s classics. Pilot an advanced starfighter, dodge endless enemy waves, upgrade your arsenal, and chase the ultimate high score in a neon-drenched sci-fi universe.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.9%, Retro 20.6%, Score Attack 17.9%, Action 8.5%, Arcade 4.9%
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 46.2%, Arcade 17.2%, Retro 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Score Attack 8%
Gear up for an intergalactic thrill ride! Space Elite Force is a frenzied space-shooter packed with weapon customization and epic boss battles. Take command of your ship and fight for the survival of humanity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Gun Customization 18.2% ★, Arcade 11.5%, Retro 9.3%, Score Attack 9%
A minimalist top-down action game where every shot bounces, changes color, and can turn against you. Managing ricochets is your only chance to survive.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.6%, Arcade 16.4%, Retro 14.1%, Score Attack 11%, Pixel Graphics 10%
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 35.3%, Retro 19.2%, Arcade 17%, Combat 8.9%, Action 7.1%
Dodge, dash, and blast through five handcrafted worlds in a fast pixel-art arcade shooter built for score chasing, boss fights, and perfect runs. Free demo available.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.9%, Arcade 15.3%, Score Attack 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%, Retro 8.5%
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 46.3%, Retro 20%, Arcade 18.5%, Action 15.1%
Defend humanity's first Mars colony in this fast-paced modern arcade space shooter. Battle asteroid storms, hostile UFOs, complete challenging missions, and master skill-based gameplay inspired by the golden age of arcade classics.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.1%, Arcade 17.6%, Retro 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, Action 10%
Astral Bounty is a demanding 2D arcade side-scroller straight out of the ’90s. Blast through hand-built enemy waves, hunt four bounties, earn credits and blow them on beefy upgrades in the shop. You’re going to need them. 3 difficulty levels, 4 ships, mercy optional.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.6%, Arcade 14.2%, Retro 13.3%, Score Attack 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%
Relive that pure arcade thrill that you haven't experienced... in a long time! Load up on unique power-ups to create deadly combinations, unlock new ships with unique abilities, and defeat numerous bosses along the way.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.5%, Arcade 18.8%, Retro 18.7%, Score Attack 12.9%, Action 10.9%
Blast your way through waves of viroid enemies in Antibody, a Defender-style shoot ‘em up set on a living planet. Move through Sanguon’s insides as you fight to contain a viral outbreak. You are the cure.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38%, Gun Customization 20% ★, Arcade 15.3%, Retro 14.3%, Score Attack 8.3%
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 42.2%, Arcade 20.4%, Retro 18.1%, Action 11.1%, Score Attack 7.9%
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 43.9%, Retro 19.5%, Arcade 18.4%, Action 11.4%, Old School 5.5%
Tempest 4000™ is a visually stunning, action-packed tube shooter based on the classic hit arcade game, Tempest™.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.6%, Arcade 27.5%, Retro 23.9%
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 41%, Retro 19.1%, Arcade 14.4%, Action 13%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%
A space arcade shooter with light rogue-like elements.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.9%, Arcade 17.6%, Retro 17.3%, Action 9.1%, Linear 6.8%
Enjoy fast paced action in this retro inspired arcade ShootEm Up Style game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.3%, Retro 24%, Arcade 21.6%, Action 6.6%, Old School 4.7%
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 61.8%, Pixel Graphics 15.3%, Action 12.7%, Arcade 9%, Indie 1.2%
JET SET CORPS is a retro-inspired shoot 'em up action platformer. Fight aliens, rescue colonists, and explore planets in this pixel art adventure. Features co-op multiplayer, endless runner mode, weapon customization, and more! Add to your wishlist now!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Gun Customization 20.6% ★, Retro 15.6%, Arcade 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%
This week, every pilot on Earth flies the same new seeded run: identical enemies, identical drops, pure skill. Flow through alien formations, arm your wingmen, and power up when you can. Out-score your friends in Plasma Sky, an arcade shmup with over 100 handcrafted levels. Blast into the neon sky!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.4%, Retro 16.8%, Arcade 16.7%, Score Attack 16.6%, Action 4.8%
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 38.8%, Arcade 16.8%, Combat 11.5%, Linear 11%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%
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 37.1%, Arcade 18.5%, Retro 11.2%, Action 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%
