60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shoot 'Em Up, 2D, Arcade.
A hand-drawn 2D arcade shoot 'em up following Zenia, the last Sideran. Dodge the Spikes, gather star essence, unlock ships with distinct weapons, and chase high scores through escalating runs.
Thunder Tiger
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!
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Rendering Ranger™: R² [Rewind]
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.
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 21.5%, Side Scroller 15.7%, Score Attack 10.8%, Arcade 9.5%, Shooter 7.9%
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 27.1%, Side Scroller 17%, Shooter 11.4%, 1990's 9.4%, Arcade 9%
A fast-paced, side-scrolling retro shooter where you play as “Blit" on a mission to rescue orb pods. Blast enemy swarms and face off against bosses in this bullet-hell shoot 'em up. Earn power-ups and get ready for fluid arcade action in a stylish world with an 80s synthwave soundtrack.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Score Attack 12.9%, 1980s 11.2%, Retro 8.6%
Super simple 2D shooter game! Use the two types of shots to push forward.Kick out the swarming zakos and take on the powerful bosses.7 crazy worlds are waiting for your cat!?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Side Scroller 17%, Shooter 13.5%, Arcade 12.3%, 1990's 9.8%
Blast your way through a myriad of extra-terrestrial incursions in this arcade-style scrolling shooter! Pilot the ship Habroxia through 15 levels featuring intense boss fights, rescue missions, shifting perspectives, and untold surprises.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Side Scroller 15.1%, Shooter 13%, Arcade 12%, 1990's 8.5%
Free the galaxy by destroying the EVA program and its artificial planet HELOS. In this 2D shoot'em up, take control of one of the three ships of your choice and go to the different planets to eliminate each threat. 1 or 2 Player coop.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Arcade 12.2%, Hand-drawn 12%, Score Attack 8.7%
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 25.7%, Score Attack 16.6%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Arcade 10.6%, Shooter 10%
In this sideways scrolling shmup, take control of your spaceship and navigate through vibrant pixelated environments filled with hordes of enemy spacecraft. Upgrade your ship and weapons, dodge enemy fire while blasting through each stage. Emerge victorious as the ultimate space pilot!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Side Scroller 17.9%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 10.1%, Score Attack 9.5%
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 30.2%, Arcade 12.1%, Score Attack 12.1%, Shooter 11.1%, Female Protagonist 6.9%
Classic 2D shoot em up with updated graphics. Dodge a storm of bullets as you blast through space shooting hordes of enemies. Collect powerups to survive against fearsome bosses. Pilot a suicide runner as you fight to unravel the mystery of what is destroying the universe.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, Arcade 11.7%, Side Scroller 11.5%, Retro 10.4%, Shooter 9%
『StanÇact』is a cute and sexy girl-on-girl SHOOT'EM UP. Mai, a military officer, is on her way to quell a riot, but the rioters and the military have teamed up and are on the rampage and the head of the military was the ringleader.Witness one woman's struggle to complete her mission amidst the chaos!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Side Scroller 15.4%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Shooter 9.9%, 1980s 8.8%
Blast off for a retro shoot’em up experience filled with clever twists and secrets!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.2%, Side Scroller 22.8%, Shooter 13.4%, Arcade 11.2%, 1990's 8.8%
Action-packed sidescrolling gardening-shooter, with colorful comicbook-style graphics and gameplay inspired by the arcade-machines of the early 80's. Mow that lawn, jump over the holes and don't let piles of dirt, animals, drones-with-water-balloons or mischievous friends, get in your way.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Side Scroller 15.4%, Arcade 10.5%, 1980s 9.6%, Score Attack 9%
Astral Bounty is a brutally hard 2D arcade sidescroll shooter straight out of the 90s. Shoot your way through hand-built formations, earn credits as you go, and spend them on upgrades, checkpoints, and revives. One difficulty setting, four ships, no mercy.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Side Scroller 14.8%, Score Attack 13.4%, Shooter 10%, Arcade 9.2%
A single-stick arcade shoot 'em up inspired by the golden years of retro gaming. Blast to the synthwave beat to combine powerups and destroy waves of invaders. Complete missions, compete on leaderboards, discover secrets, and unlock over 80 unique ships from every era of gaming.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Score Attack 19.5%, Side Scroller 16.2%, Arcade 9.4%, Shooter 9%
Raging Blasters is a vertical scroll shmup featuring high speed scrolling and the exhilaration of destruction.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, Score Attack 15.4%, Shooter 12.8%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Retro 8.5%
Defend the galaxy from vicious space pirates! Seize your foes and fire them back at their allies for devastating destruction in Toaplan's legendary horizontal arcade shooter, now on PC with all-new features and quality-of-life bonuses!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Side Scroller 17.4%, Score Attack 12.9%, Arcade 10.9%, 1980s 9.5%
Icarus, a classic side-scrolling space shoot-em-up tribute! - Thumping soundtrack, Bosses, Multiples, Power-ups, Secrets, BIG levels... ...Give the (free) work in progress / teaser demo a try!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, Side Scroller 19.5%, Retro 10.2%, 1980s 8.5%, Shooter 8%
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 29.5%, Retro 14.6%, Shooter 14.1%, Arcade 11.8%, 1980s 8.9%
Stellar Raid is a side-scrolling run and gun game inspired by the greatest classic games of the genre! With a variety of weapon upgrades at your disposal (including a support drone) you’ll charge through hordes of enemy mercenaries to take down one of the Universe’s most notorious space terrorists!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, Side Scroller 24.6%, Arcade 12.7%, Retro 10.7%, Shooter 7.4%
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 23.2%, 1980s 12.4%, Shooter 12.3%, 1990's 11.6%, Arcade 11.1%
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 25.3%, Side Scroller 18.9%, Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 10.7%, 1980s 6.6%
Image Striker is a 2D vertical scroll shooting game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, Score Attack 18.8%, Shooter 14.7%, Retro 9.8%, 1980s 7%
DRUNKEN BARON is a fast-paced 2D arcade shooter inspired by classic flappy-style games. Keep your plane in the air by tapping the button, fly through chaotic corridors, shoot invading aliens, drop bombs, and survive as long as you can!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Side Scroller 14.6%, Shooter 13.9%, Arcade 13.2%, 1990's 10.4%
The legendary Contra series returns! This reimagining of the classic run-'n'-gun action game from the ‘80s features new stages, new enemies, new play mechanics, and co-op combat for up to 4 players!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Side Scroller 14%, Shooter 11.2%, 1980s 10.9%, 1990's 10.3%
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 24.8%, Side Scroller 14.6%, Shooter 11.7%, Retro 11.2%, 1980s 9.8%
Retro arcade shooter inspired by classic 80's games Fast-paced side-scrolling shoot ’em up with looping battlefields, relentless enemy waves, tactical shields, power-ups and hyperspace jumps
Why similar: Side Scroller 18.7%, 1980s 13.6%, Arcade 12.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.4%, Shooter 9.2%
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 27.3%, Side Scroller 20.1%, Retro 13.9%, Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 10.3%
SPACEMAN is a short, nostalgic, retro Shoot-Em-Up
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, Side Scroller 12.4%, 1990's 10.8%, Retro 10.3%, 1980s 8.4%
Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, Side Scroller 17.9%, Shooter 15.3%, Arcade 14.5%, 1990's 9.9%
Killon is a retro shooter that features exhilarating combat, manic enemies and a charged cannon waiting to be unleashed. Fly a starship across the universe and restore the future today.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Score Attack 11.9%, Hand-drawn 11.4%, Shooter 10.4%, Arcade 10.1%
In a future Earth of machine overlords, warrior chieftain Ramek enacts a terrible revenge upon his mechanical enemy. Fly Ramek's genetically-engineered war-budgie through five levels of non-stop carnage, from the irradiated sands of the Dead Zone, to the iron towers of Machine City.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Score Attack 15.8%, Side Scroller 15.3%, Hand-drawn 13.3%, Arcade 9.2%
Betrayed by her cut-throat crew, Luna Starr - former Space Pirate Captain turned bounty hunter - has a score to settle. As Luna, travel to 5 exotic planets to track down your mutinous mates, and face them in Bullet Hell dogfights to the death!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.7%, Score Attack 13.1%, Side Scroller 11.8%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, Arcade 8.6%
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 30.7%, Score Attack 19.8%, Shooter 14.2%, Arcade 13%, Retro 9.6%
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 30%, Side Scroller 17%, Retro 12.2%, Arcade 11.8%, 1980s 8%
A fast-paced Breakout-style arcade with a bold black-and-white aesthetic. Engage in space battles against stunning yet deadly alien foes who are determined to destroy you. Intense visuals, thrilling gameplay, and a challenge that will test your reflexes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Side Scroller 17.4%, Perma Death 14.2%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 10.2%
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 25.1%, Score Attack 16.2%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Arcade 10.4%, Retro 8.9%
Salamander III is the newest addition to the Gradius series, a legendary pioneer in the side-scrolling shooter genre, and comes with the original arcade versions of the previous games.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Arcade 18.9%, Shooter 16.5%, 1980s 12.2%, 1990's 11%
COTTOn Boomerang, the explosive and timeless witch girl shooting game, is finally back! There are team battles this time! Take full advantage of all the amplified action and push forward!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Side Scroller 17.2%, Shooter 13.4%, Arcade 12.3%, 1990's 12.1%
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 32.7%, Side Scroller 20.6%, Stylized 10.4%, Shooter 9.2%, Arcade 8.8%
Set in the Pumpkin Kingdom which has lost its national treasure—the "Bluewater Willow," this brain-stimulating action-shooter follows Cotton, a witch with the biggest appetite in the universe, and Appli, the most tomboyish girl in the royal family.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Side Scroller 17.2%, Shooter 13.3%, Arcade 12.2%, 1990's 12.1%
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 38.1%, Arcade 16.4%, Score Attack 14.1%, 1980s 8.6%, Retro 7.4%
This game, "FORTRESS DEFENDER", is a side-scrolling power-up shooting game with an 80's flavor. Defeat the enemies that appear one after another, dodge their attacks, and aim for the boss that lurks in the depths of the stage. There are a total of eight stages with various tricks and bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.4%, Side Scroller 18.1%, Shooter 11.3%, 1980s 10.4%, Retro 10.3%
Arcade-inspired shmup action where neon vector caverns explode with modern visuals, dynamic music, weapon upgrades and intense score chasing.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Side Scroller 14.7%, Score Attack 13.7%, Arcade 10.5%, Shooter 9%
Earthion is a side-scrolling space shooter developed natively for 16-bit systems. Guide space fighter pilot Azusa Takanashi in her fight to repel the alien invaders and save planet Earth.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, 1990's 12.1%, Side Scroller 10.2%, Shooter 9.6%, Retro 9.5%
A fast-paced retro shoot-'em-up featuring evolving weapons, intense arcade combat and massive bosses — from one-man studio Psychotic Psoftware.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.2%, Side Scroller 17.9%, Shooter 10.9%, Retro 10.4%, Score Attack 7.9%
A shoot'em up inspired by the 16-bit classics of the genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Side Scroller 17.1%, Arcade 12.1%, Score Attack 10.3%, Shooter 9.6%
Retro style 2D vertical scrolling simple shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Score Attack 14.3%, Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 10.9%, 1990's 10.2%
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 37.2%, Arcade 18.5%, Score Attack 15.5%, Retro 12.9%, Action 10.3%
The official Project X sequel ✨ Back after 30 years!🎮 A demanding, skill-based experience that rewards patience and mastery. Not every game is for everyone — this one is for players who love a real, fair challenge. Try the demo and see if you’re up for it. Failure teaches. Mastery rewards.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Side Scroller 15.6%, Hand-drawn 11%, Shooter 10.6%, Score Attack 9.2%
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 36.6%, Arcade 18.3%, Score Attack 16.4%, Retro 12.6%, Action 10.5%
Terra Flame is a horizontal shmup inspired by the 90's. The feature is that you can switch between three types of weapons in real time.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.7%, Score Attack 18.4%, Shooter 14.6%, Retro 9.5%, 1980s 6.7%
Sidescrolling Shoot’em’up that will transport you back into the 90s (and space).
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Side Scroller 16.5%, Shooter 10.7%, 1980s 10.1%, 1990's 9.8%
The original beautiful girl side-scrolling shooter is back! This work commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Cotton series.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37%, Shooter 18.6%, Arcade 18%, Female Protagonist 16.7%, Action 9.7%
Old school side scrolling shoot'em up. Blast through exciting different locations. Defeating waves of defenders until the final boss battle. Attack of the Mechadonk is a indie game developed for fun and learning for the creator.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Side Scroller 16.7%, Shooter 15.3%, Arcade 14.2%, Score Attack 9.9%
Kira is back! In this arcade style shoot ´em up you´ll encounter different foes, defeat big alien bosses and collect power-ups and new weapons to fight your way through 12 exciting stages and find the holy bone Kira (the star of the game) is looking for.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Side Scroller 17.5%, Shooter 12.4%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Score Attack 10.3%
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 31.5%, Arcade 13.6%, Shooter 12.7%, Futuristic 9.9%, Retro 7.9%
A classic style SHMUP in the tradition of 80's and 90's vertical scrolling shooters. Maximize your run and get to the top of the High-score Leaderboard. Can you achieve the rank of Fleet Admiral? It's a challenge. Visit our website for a free playable browser demo of the game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Shooter 15.6%, Arcade 12.9%, 1980s 10.5%, 1990's 9.6%
You will see the creation of new lives... Capture enemies and fire them back at their allies as enormous beams of energy in this horizontally scrolling shooting game, featuring 5 versions of G-Darius with new features, enhancements, and Steam exclusive extras!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Side Scroller 16.7%, Shooter 11.6%, Female Protagonist 11%, Score Attack 10.8%
Cotton, the magical girl shoot-'em-up heroine, is back once again! This time, the adventure leaves the Magical Kingdom behind and heads to Japan!? The original cute-girl side-scrolling shooter is back, bigger and better than ever!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.2%, Shooter 15.7%, Arcade 15.2%, Side Scroller 15.1%, Action 8.5%
