60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Top-Down Shooter, Arcade.
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.
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.
Psyvariar 3
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.
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 26.3%, Top-Down Shooter 23%, 2.5D 17%, Arcade 8.8%, Top-Down 7.3%
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 25.1%, Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, 2.5D 13.9%, Arcade 7.8%, Top-Down 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 19.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Arcade 9.9%, Space 9.7%, 1980s 7.5%
Resurrection Core is vertically scrolling Bullet Hell Shoot ´Em Up game. It honors the arcade classics but also adds modern touch and unique game-play mechanics to the genre. Master the unique weapon systems and resurrect enemy cores to become the ultimate fighting machine!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, 2.5D 13.2%, Arcade 9.5%, Bullet Hell 7.3%
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 23.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 21%, 2.5D 18.4%, Top-Down 7.4%, Action 6.4%
A new planet has been discovered, go through the three areas and conquer the planet Toi.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, 2.5D 21.4%, Linear 9.4%, Space 6.8%
An alien menace has descended on Earth! Defend the world from UFO invasion in this superb arcade shooter from Qute. Use your weapons effectively, deflect enemy bullets with your shield, and recapture the Moon from alien infestation!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Top-Down 7.9%, Arcade 7.8%, 2.5D 7.4%
CoreShot is a classic arcade style space shooter, where you pilot the spacecraft HonestWing to destroy the cores of evil. As you soar through enemy spacecraft, psychic pyramids, and grim castles, you will be tested against enemies with a variety of attack styles and epic boss battles. Blast away
Why similar: 2.5D 18.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Top-Down Shooter 13%, Arcade 12.5%, Space 11%
Royal Odyssey is a retro-style arcade space shooter where you pilot Prince Zayven’s ship through a deadly asteroid storm, blasting your way to survival.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, 1980s 9.4%, Top-Down 9.1%, Space 7.2%
Endline is a 2.5D psychedelic bullet hell experience, combining rhythm and bright colours.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, 2.5D 14.9%, Arcade 8.2%, Bullet Hell 7.9%
You are valiant space hero who is not as fortunate as those in the golden age of scrolling shooters who had infinite ammo. Instead you must absorb your enemies' weapons and retaliate!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Top-Down Shooter 25.6%, Arcade 10.2%, Space 9.7%, Top-Down 7.5%
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 23.6%, Top-Down Shooter 14.5%, Arcade 12%, Score Attack 11%, Space 8%
Shoot your enemies and try not to let them multiply themselves and turn the game into a chaotic space battle! Space Maxwell is an arcade shooter where your spaceship has the ability to destroy or to multiply your enemies. Climb the leaderboard and try to survive as long as you can!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Top-Down Shooter 22.3%, Arcade 9.2%, Top-Down 8.9%, Bullet Hell 7%
Inspired by the cult classic Mine Storm, Storm Mined modernizes arcade space shooting with rogue-lite upgrades and rhythm-based stages.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Arcade 8.1%, Top-Down 7.9%, 1980s 7.9%
Super Forklift 3000 is an arcade space shooter with a twist: you drive a forklift that carries and shoots up to three boxes. Defeat enemies and bosses while managing your different box types. Be careful not to run out of ammo!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Top-Down Shooter 20.9%, Score Attack 9.3%, Top-Down 9%, Space 8.8%
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.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, 2.5D 16.3%, Arcade 8.1%, Top-Down 7.4%
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 24.8%, 2.5D 21.8%, Arcade 12.3%, Top-Down 10.4%, 1980s 9.6%
SHOOT 'EM UP!Starlight: Eye of The Storm is a 2D Vertical SHMUP set in a 3D background. Unleash your special powers, upgrade your weapons! Take on 10 Arcade stages or 15 Campaign missions! Drift (auto-pivot mode) behind your enemies and take them on with style!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Top-Down 9.1%, Arcade 8.8%, Space 8%
4D:XD is a top-down 2D bullet hell space shooter. Conquer the game with as few deaths as possible!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Top-Down Shooter 24%, Arcade 9.1%, Bullet Hell 8.8%, Top-Down 7.7%
Arcade Forever is a 3D vertical space shooter. This is an action game in which many enemies, obstacles and different weapons guarantee great fun. If you like fast space action, this is the game for you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Top-Down Shooter 22.7%, Top-Down 9.6%, Space 8.1%, Bullet Hell 7.3%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Top-Down Shooter 22.4%, Arcade 9.6%, 1980s 7.7%, Score Attack 7.6%
Eschaton is a vivid, fast-paced top-down arcade sci-fi space shooter with weapon upgrades, intense boss fights, dynamic SFX, and an original metal-meets-synth soundtrack. Chase high scores, accuracy ranks, and speedrun times while killing aliens in this chapter of a longer legendary saga.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, 2.5D 20.9%, Arcade 11.4%, 1980s 8.6%, Top-Down 7.9%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Top-Down Shooter 22%, Score Attack 9.8%, Arcade 9%, Top-Down 8.9%
Akka Arrh is a modern take on a scrapped project from the 1980s, providing players with a fast-paced, addictive, arcade shooter experience and psychedelic visuals. Protect your life rings as you chain together combos and go for a high score!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Top-Down 9.3%, Arcade 9.2%, Bullet Hell 6.8%
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 24.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, 1980s 10.7%, Arcade 7.5%, Sci-fi 7.1%
A Blast from the Past is a stunning, classic arcade shooter. Includes gameplay modes for the casual gamer through to "Tournament Mode" for Hi-Score hunters! With 4K/360Hz+ support, experience smooth as silk gameplay in this dazzling arcade blaster with something for every arcade-going fan!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.4%, 2.5D 21.7%, Arcade 11.3%, 1980s 6.3%, Score Attack 6.3%
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 24.9%, Top-Down Shooter 22.9%, Arcade 11.3%, Top-Down 9.6%, Space 6.6%
Dodge, collect, and survive. Every piece of salvage you grab makes your ship deadlier and tougher.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Top-Down 11.6%, Arcade 9.9%, Space 7.8%
Retro style 2D vertical scrolling simple shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Top-Down Shooter 23.5%, Top-Down 10.2%, Arcade 9.8%, 1980s 8.9%
Neon Fighter is a tiny arcade game packed with lasers and explosions, in which every few seconds you are forced to switch weapons automatically, making you have to adapt quickly to the new situation and re-evaluate your perspective.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Score Attack 11.4%, Arcade 10.2%, Top-Down 6.7%
Armored Firestorm is an intense top-down shoot'em up action game in a futurist environments. At the controls of your Hovertank, survive against the attack of the machines in the orbital city of the federation.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Top-Down 12%, Arcade 9.5%, Bullet Hell 7%
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 21%, Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Arcade 10.6%, Sci-fi 7.8%, Top-Down 7.1%
Another version of the classic Asteroids game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Top-Down Shooter 23.7%, Arcade 13.2%, Top-Down 8.8%, Action 7.2%
Vostok 2061 is a modern-graphics vertical scroll shooter. Gorgeous alien worlds, spaceships, and bosses. Explore mysteries as you listen to a great soundtrack!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, 2.5D 9.9%, Arcade 7.7%, Space 7.4%
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 24.7%, Top-Down Shooter 21%, 2.5D 13.2%, Arcade 9.7%, Score Attack 9.1%
Metis One is an action-packed co-op top down shooter in the design style of the arcade classics. Take command of the A6-Gravitus to defend the people of Jupiter Colony, Metis One, against an unrelenting alien onslaught. With Drop-In Co-op, Player Two can join the action at anytime!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Top-Down 8.3%, Arcade 7.8%, Score Attack 7.1%
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 24%, Top-Down Shooter 22.4%, Arcade 11.9%, 1980s 7.5%, Top-Down 7%
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 30.4%, Top-Down Shooter 26.8%, Arcade 9.5%, Top-Down 8%, Space 5.8%
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 23.1%, 2.5D 18.8%, Arcade 9.6%, Score Attack 8.5%, 1980s 7.1%
Embark on a dangerous investigation in Ultra Mission™, the latest game by Gumbo Machine™. As an agent of the Stellar Exchange Commission, you must traverse the 20 dizzying levels within Otto Labs, each littered with powerful automatons and questionable experiments. This is going to be a blast!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Top-Down Shooter 21%, 1980s 10.4%, Arcade 9.7%, Top-Down 9.6%
SOLSTORM is a classic hand-crafted arcade bullet hell, skillfully weave, and dodge through 9 stages with waves of projectiles as you persevere and see a space odyssey to the end!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Top-Down Shooter 21.5%, Arcade 9.2%, Top-Down 8.5%, Linear 7.3%
It's Christmas! Pelt the humans with gifts! Quickly!!!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Top-Down Shooter 24.9%, Arcade 12.6%, Top-Down 8.3%, Action 7.1%
Welcome back to 1996! This shared screen space shooter is the perfect 4-player competitive game for some casual fun!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Top-Down Shooter 22.3%, Arcade 10.7%, Top-Down 9.2%, Space 6%
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 26.3%, Top-Down 11.6%, Top-Down Shooter 10.7%, Score Attack 10.2%, Arcade 9.7%
Heliocide is a relentless top-down scrolling action! Arm your shields, lasers, guns, bombs and missiles to defend the solar system from a massive invasion!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Top-Down Shooter 21.9%, Arcade 9.2%, Top-Down 9%, Score Attack 7%
Pawarumi is a modern shoot’em up set in a retro futuristic sci-fi pre-Columbian universe. You’ll take control of the almighty ship Chukaru and its three unique weapons! Shoot wisely to either do double damage, heal yourself or charge your Super Attack!
Why similar: 2.5D 23.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Arcade 10.8%, Score Attack 9.5%, Top-Down Shooter 6.4%
slither and shoot, but don't run out of space! cyber_serpent is an arcade twin-stick shooter combined with snake. compete for a global high score in this modern take on retro classics as you face infinite waves of polygonal enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, 2.5D 14.4%, Score Attack 9.1%, Arcade 9.1%
Orchid Glitter is late 2000s style 2d shmups. This isn't just a bullet-hell shooter where you dodge bullets. The game design also includes features like eliminating bullets with charge attacks, and earning points and resources by taking dangerous actions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, Top-Down Shooter 25.1%, Score Attack 9.1%, Bullet Hell 8.1%, Arcade 7.4%
A score-driven vertical STG built around aggressive grazing, medal chaining, and risk-reward survival mechanics. Dodge impossible bullet patterns, manipulate time itself, and push for the ultimate 1CC.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Arcade 9.9%, Top-Down 9.2%, Bullet Hell 7.2%
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 27.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Space 13.7%, Arcade 7.5%, Top-Down 6.5%
A top-down 2.5D space roguelite. Salvage the bones of a war nobody talks about. Loot rolls, adrenaline charges with chaos, death sends you back to the Cradle. Your AI companion Luna keeps the silence company. Something out there is waiting for you to get good enough.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Top-Down Shooter 21.7%, 2.5D 18.2%, Top-Down 7.2%, Space 5.2%
Blast through waves of chaos in this retro inspired space shooter. Simple mechanics, high energy rock/electronic soundtrack, and a gloriously goofy tone make Nova Rebellion a cosmic throwback Back when space shooters were all the rage.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, Top-Down Shooter 26.4%, Top-Down 10.3%, Linear 8.1%, Space 6.1%
An old arcade style 2d shmup.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Top-Down Shooter 25.7%, Arcade 11.1%, Top-Down 10.3%, Score Attack 8.6%
Destroy the deadly bouncing orbs for the highest score in this Pang meets Asteroids arcade blaster.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Arcade 8.3%, Top-Down 8.2%, Score Attack 7.6%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Top-Down Shooter 23%, Arcade 11.1%, Top-Down 9.7%, Score Attack 7.3%
A fast-paced roguelike space shooter where every credit counts. Fight through dangerous sectors, upgrade your ship mid-battle, and convert your earnings into permanent power. Because when you die, you keep what matters.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Top-Down 8.7%, Bullet Hell 7.1%, Sci-fi 6.7%
RESHOOTER offers heart-pounding shoot-em-up action that elevates classic arcade gameplay to the next level. Dive into the retroflow with electrifying visuals, immersive audio, and captivating mechanics.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, 2.5D 20.6%, Arcade 10.8%, Score Attack 8.6%, Space 6.7%
Master your Blade in frantic, fast paced combat!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, Top-Down Shooter 29.1%, Arcade 12%, Score Attack 9.7%, Action 8%
CAVE's arcade bullet hell shooter returns as DoDonPachi Resurrection Reignite. New stages, a new character, new music, and other new elements set the stage for a new challenge.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Top-Down Shooter 18.8%, Arcade 10.2%, Score Attack 9.1%, Bullet Hell 7.6%
Set on the earth and in space on July 14, 2520 A.D., the film explores the mystery of mankind's extinction. Various terrains become battlefields. Enemies attack from all directions. There are 23 bosses in total. Aim for a high score by making full use of score bonuses and level-up weapons!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Top-Down Shooter 21.7%, 2.5D 17.1%, Arcade 8.9%, Bullet Hell 6.7%
