60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Top-Down Shooter, Shooter, Arcade, Action.
In this unique top-down shooter, originally released in 1987, take on the role of the plucky little Biopton Nimrod, sent on a dangerous mission to rescue his friends from the 'Matrix' prison planets of the Cratons. Contains both the Amstrad CPC and ZX Spectrum versions of the game.
Gunslinger Nova
A top-down, 2d space-shooter that pits the user against swarms of alien ships from other dimensions. Destroy all enemies and portals as fast as possible. Battle increasingly tougher enemies through 40 Campaign levels and Endless Mode!
Nephenthesys
Blast off on a treacherous mission to recover an unidentified energy source amidst an alien onslaught! Nephenthesys is a vertical scrolling shoot’em up presented in widescreen top-down 3D style.
A top-down, 2d space-shooter that pits the user against swarms of alien ships from other dimensions. Destroy all enemies and portals as fast as possible. Battle increasingly tougher enemies through 40 Campaign levels and Endless Mode!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Top-Down Shooter 22.9%, PvE 12.2%, Shooter 9.5%, Arcade 7.5%
Blast off on a treacherous mission to recover an unidentified energy source amidst an alien onslaught! Nephenthesys is a vertical scrolling shoot’em up presented in widescreen top-down 3D style.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Top-Down Shooter 22.9%, 2.5D 15.6%, Shooter 10.2%, Arcade 8.1%
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 26%, Top-Down Shooter 24.1%, PvE 12.8%, Shooter 10%, Arcade 7.9%
Blast off for a retro arcade experience in RedRaptor, a vertical shoot’em up inspired by genre classics of the ’90s!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Top-Down Shooter 24.2%, Shooter 9.2%, Retro 9%, Arcade 6.1%
In this innovative top-down shooter from 1985, pilot the Nemesis Organisation Mobile Attack Droid (N.O.M.A.D.) through the heavily armoured homeworld of galactic supervillain Cyrus T. Gross, solving tricky puzzles, dodging deadly hazards, and shooting fiendish enemies.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26%, Retro 16.6%, PvE 13.9%, Shooter 10.8%, Arcade 8.5%
The Pacifist is a retro sci-fi top-down action game with unique mechanics that blends elements of the Arcade and Rhythm genres on a gorgeous, minimalist battlefield. Only in The Pacifist can you fight without fighting.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, 2.5D 16.4%, Arcade 8.1%, Top-Down 7.5%
A fast-paced sci-fi space survival shooter where you blast through relentless enemies, upgrade your ship, and climb the global leader-board.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Retro 11.2%, PvE 11%, Shooter 8.6%
Play as one of 7 pilots in this thrilling sequel to a SHMUP classic. The time has come for a new generation of Psyvariars to rise… and save humanity.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, 2.5D 13.3%, Shooter 9.5%, Arcade 7.6%
Another version of the classic Asteroids game
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 11.3%, Retro 7.9%
Blast your way through enemy territory and level up your versatile arsenal of high-tech weapons in this handheld game style retro shmup!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Retro 13.3%, Sci-fi 6.6%, Shooter 6.6%
Stellar Space is a new take on a classic arcade game with a modern, rogue-like, form for new players to enjoy!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, PvE 9.3%, Shooter 8.1%, Arcade 7.6%
Layer Section, the home console port of arcade game RayForce is back with new features and online ranking. Use the new lock-on laser function to defeat multiple enemies at once for a higher score in this gorgeous 2D vertical shooting game!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Top-Down Shooter 21.7%, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 9.9%, Retro 8.9%
An old arcade style 2d shmup.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 9.4%, Retro 8%
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 21.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Shooter 10.2%, Arcade 8.6%, Retro 6.9%
Top-down shooter action for the Atari Lynx handheld console. WANTED: Hot gun for hire. Travel to several exotic and dangerous places. Discover several exotic and dangerous aliens and kill them. Kill lots. For cash. Buy more weapons and kill again.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, 2.5D 12.6%, Retro 11.6%, Shooter 7.9%
Defender's Squad is a sci-fi vertical scrolling shooter 2D that combines 7 different levels. Play Solo and pick one of the 3 ships to kill enemies and save the earth from aliens.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Shooter 11.5%, Top-Down Shooter 10.1%, Top-Down 9.2%, Retro 8.7%
Star Jet Alpha is a top-down space shooter inspired by classic arcade games. Progress through each stage by blowing up enemy space stations while avoiding or destroying enemy missiles, space mines and asteroids. Unlock Star Jet capabilities by completing stages.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Shooter 10.7%, Space 9.8%, Arcade 9.7%
TROID BLASTER 2 is a physics based asteroids tribute game, featuring: * Random Levels * Gachapon random generated pilots and ships * 30 weapon types to unlock * Physics based! * Hundreds of bite sized levels to play * A graveyard to bury and remember your fallen pilots
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Top-Down Shooter 21.2%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 10.5%, Retro 5.6%
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 26.8%, Retro 17%, Shooter 10.9%, Arcade 8.9%, Robots 7.3%
"Warrior of Democracy" is an incredible 2D shoot 'em up arcade where you, like a true hero, control a helicopter, battling endless waves of enemy fighters on your path to victory!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Top-Down Shooter 27%, PvE 14.3%, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 8.7%
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 25.9%, Shooter 13.4%, Arcade 12.3%, Retro 8.8%, Top-Down 7.5%
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 21.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Shooter 10.8%, Arcade 9.5%, Retro 8.4%
Galactic Explorers is a top-down 2D retro space shooter inspired by early games such as Galaxian, and Asteroids.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Retro 10.3%, Shooter 8.1%, Space 7.6%
Uncover The Government's darkest secrets in this action packed top down shooter inspired by 80's action flicks of questionable quality.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Top-Down Shooter 24.4%, PvE 13%, Shooter 10.2%, Top-Down 6.7%
Hexagonal Explods is a vertical shoot 'em up game where you need to defend the earth from aliens. Collect power ups, fight funny bosses and... well... SHOOT THEM UP!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, PvE 12.2%, Shooter 9.6%, Arcade 7.9%
it's simple, fast, rocking, without pauses, without life, without time will you save the earth? Asteroides is a 70/80s shooter with realistic physics and a completely three-dimensional environment. Moving, destroying and surviving is complicated in an infinitely finite space.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, 2.5D 18.2%, Shooter 13%, Top-Down 6.7%
Retro style 2D vertical scrolling simple shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Top-Down Shooter 22.9%, Shooter 10.7%, Retro 9.4%, Arcade 8.9%
Save Earth from an invasion of intergalactic chickens! Finger-blistering arcade shooting action for one or two players.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Shooter 12.1%, Arcade 11.4%, Retro 6.4%
A shoot 'em up that tests your wits and reflexes! Mastering the ability to change color between red, green and blue is the key to beating this game.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Shooter 10.2%, Arcade 8.5%, Top-Down 7.8%
A reinterpretation of retro games like Space Invaders and Galaga with a modern twist. Battle through planetary sectors using elemental abilities that combine for powerful effects and make bosses vanish. If you’re looking for a short, modernized retro-style game, this is perfect for you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Top-Down Shooter 24.7%, Retro 12.1%, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 8.2%
Short Warp: Deep Space Bounty is a modern arcade shoot ’em up mixing top-down and side-scrolling missions in a rugged sci-fi universe. Pilot stock ships or craft custom builds across multiple game modes. Cast a short warp and Lower Away!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, 2.5D 12%, Shooter 9.5%, Arcade 8.8%
Defendor is a throwback to the fast paced arcade games of the 80s.A retro style, arcade shooter where you upgrade your base to increase the capabilities of your ship, unlock new weapons, ships and cause more mayhem.Defend your base until everyone makes it into the escape ship.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Top-Down Shooter 23%, Shooter 12.8%, Retro 7.7%, Top-Down 7.3%
High-speed shmup where survival meets rhythm. Evade waves of enemies to pounding drum and bass soundtrack. Compete globally or battle friends in co-op/PvP. Customize your ship, perfect your run, and claim your spot on the leaderboards.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, 2.5D 13.7%, Shooter 8.5%, Arcade 7.4%
In this unique top-down shooter, originally released in 1987, take on the role of a lone pilot of a scout ship fighting to eliminate the threat of the Macro-Genetic-Mutoids, bio-engineered organisms that threaten to destroy mankind.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Retro 12.2%, PvE 10.2%, Shooter 8.2%
A retro space shooter with a twist - now you can rotate your ship and aim diagonally at enemies, adding a whole new dimension to the shoot 'em up genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Top-Down Shooter 13.9%, Retro 11.9%, Space 8.7%, Shooter 8.7%
ASTROLANCER combines top-down shooter and shoot 'em up gameplay into one action-packed experience! Devise your own playstyle with a huge variety of weapons. Hardcore and casual players alike are welcome!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Top-Down Shooter 27%, Retro 14.2%, Robots 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%
Devileader, a fearsome space demon who once have destroyed countless planets of the solar system is about to be resurrected by his minions and fanatics, who want to bring chaos to the universe. Pilot the agile space interceptor Deviship and survive the terror of this demon lord.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, PvE 11.3%, Shooter 9.2%, Arcade 7.4%
Grab the fate of all life in your hands. Blast your way through the cosmos, destroying monstrous cosmic beasts and the space cultists summoning them, on your path to stopping your mother from unleashing the chaos realm upon the universe, in this sci-fi cosmic horror bullet-hell, STARR RINGER.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Retro 11.2%, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 9.8%
Dodge enemy beams with your space fighter, kill huge bosses, and sing along to seven distinct songs in this unique rock opera videogame.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.6%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 10.9%, Puzzle 10.1%, Top-Down 6.6%
Synth-wave styled physics based 2D puzzle shooter filled with nods to the golden era of classic arcade games. Think upside down Peggle crossed with Space Invaders and enemies crafted from the blended remains 70's, and 80’s gaming.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Retro 9%, Shooter 8.7%, 1980s 7.5%
Stop the Saturnians is a shooter inspired by classic arcade games. Dodge enemy fire, destroy procedurally generated alien waves and fight massive bosses. Collect resources in the midst of combat to upgrade your ship or improve Earth's defenses. Protect yourself and the planet both!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Shooter 10.5%, Retro 9.5%, Arcade 9.1%
Three years after Battle Marine a new battle is about to begin! Battle AirForce is the first orthodox style vertical scrolling bullet hell STG since NOKOGI Rider by SUZUKI PLAN. It was created in Z80 full assembly language, aiming at a level close to the limit of VGS-Zero.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, Top-Down Shooter 24%, PvE 12.2%, Shooter 10%, Arcade 7.2%
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 38%, Retro 13.2%, Arcade 8.3%, Shooter 8.2%, Top-Down 6.1%
Retro-inspired arcade-style shooter. Save humanity from incoming waves of flaming hot meteors, alien ships hell-bent on destroying humanity, and the strangeness of space by shooting, blasting and nuking incoming waves of meteors and enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Top-Down Shooter 21.2%, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 9.7%, Retro 8.2%
Blast bugs and chase high scores in this glorious revival of an old-school classic, all while jamming to a heart-pounding original score by Megan McDuffee. Play solo or tag in a friend for local co-op across 30 unique challenges or the endless arcade mode.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Retro 13.4%, Shooter 10.3%, Arcade 10%
Dodge, boost, and blast through relentless enemy waves in this vibrant arcade shooter. Upgrade between battles and become the ultimate space fighter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Top-Down Shooter 25.7%, PvE 12.8%, Arcade 8.5%, Shooter 5.1%
Solitarius is a 2D top-down wave shooter set in a sci-fi space environment. It is a free minigame that contains six different levels, eight different enemies and nine different weapons. Instead of surviving as long as possible you have to make it through each level.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Space 13%, Arcade 6.9%, Sci-fi 5.6%
Boing Bang Adventure is a 2D arcade game in the style of the classic arcade game "Pang" Face almost 50 levels, in 8 different world in single player or in local co-op!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Shooter 10.8%, Arcade 9.4%, Retro 6.4%
Galactic Wars EX is a pixel perfect co-op retro arcade shmup retrogaming experience for modern pcs
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Retro 11.3%, Shooter 7.9%, Arcade 7.8%
Cosmic Paradox: Noire is a 2D top-down shoot ‘em up adventure set in a world of two overlapping dimensions. Witness the battle between the Vex Accord and the Oronix Empire, increase your odds of survival with the right upgrades and choose a ship that is best suited to your playstyle.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, PvE 12.6%, Shooter 8.7%, Arcade 8.6%
SUPER FLAIL is a fast-paced arcade score attack game of flail-swinging rampage. Swing your flail to destroy everything until you die. Compare your score with other players and get on the top of the leaderboards.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, PvE 12.3%, Shooter 9.5%, Retro 8.3%
A simple and fun space shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Top-Down Shooter 24.3%, PvE 13%, Shooter 10.1%, Arcade 7.3%
Neon Invaders will take you back to your gaming roots with its constant action and relentlessly brutal enemies. Absorb enemy shots of the same colour to trigger a flurry of fire to decimate the alien invaders. Dodge and Match your way to victory through 40 levels and 5 difficulty settings.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 9.3%, Top-Down 6.7%
Thrusta X is a 2D retro-style shoot'em-up where the goal is to convey an experience rather than acquiring a high score or the best upgrades. Story, puzzle, and battle elements are combined into one flowing adventure. Every level throws something new at the player.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Shooter 13.3%, Puzzle 10.6%, Retro 8.2%
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 26.7%, 2.5D 14.3%, Shooter 12.9%, Arcade 9.3%, Space 8%
This game is a tribute to the Run "N Gun games (Commando, Ikari Warrior, Heavy Barrel, Guerilla Wars, Mercs...) from the mid 1980's that you could find in arcades or on 16 bit consoles.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Retro 16%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 10%
ZEROCRON is a straightforward, classical arcade Twin-Stick Shoot-Em-Up with a strong Commodore-Amiga-era feel. Blast asteroids and enemies to burning pixeldust!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Retro 10.1%, Shooter 9.1%, Arcade 8.5%
Even if you are not good at avoiding bullets or shmup games there is no problem. A 2d casual rolling shooter best for killing time!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Shooter 14%, Arcade 10%, Top-Down 7.6%
A 2D vertical shoot 'em up that lets you upgrade your ship with an insane amount of options. From missiles and pods to specials and shields, you can upgrade every bit of your ship from guns to thrusters.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 11.3%, Top-Down 6.4%
