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 26.1%, Top-Down Shooter 23.1%, 2.5D 17%, Arcade 8.9%, Top-Down 7.4%
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 20.5%, 2.5D 13.8%, Arcade 7.9%, 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 19.2%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Arcade 10%, Space 9.7%, 1980s 7.5%
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 20.9%, 2.5D 18.4%, Top-Down 7.5%, Action 6.4%
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 19.8%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, 2.5D 13.6%, Arcade 9.5%, Bullet Hell 7.4%
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 28.1%, Top-Down Shooter 25.6%, Arcade 10.2%, Space 9.7%, Top-Down 7.6%
Endline is a 2.5D psychedelic bullet hell experience, combining rhythm and bright colours.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, 2.5D 14.9%, Arcade 8.2%, Bullet Hell 7.9%
A new planet has been discovered, go through the three areas and conquer the planet Toi.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, 2.5D 21.4%, Linear 9.5%, Space 6.8%
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 23.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14.5%, Arcade 12.1%, Score Attack 11%, Space 8%
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 19.9%, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, 1980s 9.4%, Top-Down 9.1%, Space 7.2%
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 22.7%, Top-Down Shooter 22.3%, Arcade 9.3%, Top-Down 9%, Bullet Hell 7.1%
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 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 20.9%, Score Attack 9.3%, Top-Down 9%, Space 8.8%
Minestorm reimagined with modern gameplay! Blast through waves of deadly mines, gear up with powerful upgrades between levels, and dive into intense rhythm-based stages set to an original soundtrack !
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Arcade 8.1%, Top-Down 8%, 1980s 7.8%
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 20.3%, Top-Down 9.2%, 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 25.7%, Top-Down Shooter 24%, Arcade 9.2%, Bullet Hell 8.8%, Top-Down 7.8%
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 24.6%, 2.5D 21.8%, Arcade 12.3%, Top-Down 10.5%, 1980s 9.6%
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 20.6%, Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, 2.5D 16.4%, Arcade 8.1%, Top-Down 7.5%
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 23.6%, Top-Down Shooter 22.7%, Top-Down 9.6%, Space 8.1%, Bullet Hell 7.4%
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 22.7%, 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 24.1%, 2.5D 20.9%, Arcade 11.5%, 1980s 8.5%, Top-Down 8%
A small game where you cannot stop moving forward. Your bullets get stronger and stronger after they bounce enough times. Bounce your Bullets! is a casual yet increasingly difficult colorful shmup where you survive for as long as possible against growing waves of enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Top-Down Shooter 23%, Score Attack 13%, Space 10.7%, Top-Down 7.7%
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%, Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Top-Down 9.4%, 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 24.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, 1980s 10.7%, Arcade 7.5%, Sci-fi 7.1%
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%, Top-Down Shooter 22%, Score Attack 9.9%, Top-Down 9%, Arcade 9%
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 31.3%, 2.5D 21.7%, Arcade 11.4%, Score Attack 6.4%, 1980s 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 24.8%, Top-Down Shooter 23%, Arcade 11.4%, Top-Down 9.7%, 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 21.1%, Top-Down 11.7%, Arcade 10%, Space 7.8%
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 19.5%, Score Attack 11.4%, Arcade 10.3%, Top-Down 6.7%
Retro style 2D vertical scrolling simple shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Top-Down Shooter 23.5%, Top-Down 10.3%, Arcade 9.9%, 1980s 8.9%
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 18.6%, Top-Down 12%, Arcade 9.6%, Bullet Hell 7.2%
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 20.8%, 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 24.9%, Top-Down Shooter 23.7%, Arcade 13.3%, Top-Down 8.9%, 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 20.1%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, 2.5D 9.9%, Arcade 7.8%, Space 7.4%
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 21.7%, Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Top-Down 8.4%, Arcade 7.9%, Score Attack 7.2%
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 30.3%, Top-Down Shooter 26.8%, Arcade 9.5%, Top-Down 8.1%, Space 5.8%
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 23.9%, Top-Down Shooter 22.4%, Arcade 12%, 1980s 7.5%, Top-Down 7%
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 24.5%, Top-Down Shooter 21%, 2.5D 13.2%, Arcade 9.7%, Score Attack 9.2%
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 21.1%, Top-Down Shooter 21%, 1980s 10.3%, Arcade 9.8%, Top-Down 9.6%
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 23.2%, Top-Down Shooter 22.3%, Arcade 10.8%, Top-Down 9.3%, Space 6%
It's Christmas! Pelt the humans with gifts! Quickly!!!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Top-Down Shooter 24.9%, Arcade 12.7%, Top-Down 8.4%, Action 7.1%
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 26.1%, Top-Down 11.7%, Top-Down Shooter 10.7%, Score Attack 10.2%, Arcade 9.7%
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%, 2.5D 18.8%, Arcade 9.6%, Score Attack 8.6%, 1980s 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 20.5%, Arcade 10.8%, Score Attack 9.6%, 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 19.7%, Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, 2.5D 14.4%, Score Attack 9.2%, Arcade 9.1%
Astro Fighters is a tough old school vertical scrolling bullet hell shooter designed to test your skills with non-stop arcade style action. Fight against large bosses at the end of every level and compete for the high score across 4 difficulty modes to be the best fighter pilot in the game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Arcade 10%, Top-Down 9.3%, Bullet Hell 7.3%
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 22.1%, Top-Down Shooter 21.5%, Arcade 9.2%, Top-Down 8.6%, Linear 7.3%
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 27.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Space 13.7%, Arcade 7.5%, Top-Down 6.5%
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 29.6%, Top-Down Shooter 26.4%, Top-Down 10.4%, Linear 8.1%, Space 6.1%
Destroy the deadly bouncing orbs for the highest score in this Pang meets Asteroids arcade blaster.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Arcade 8.3%, Top-Down 8.3%, Score Attack 7.6%
An old arcade style 2d shmup.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Top-Down Shooter 25.7%, Arcade 11.1%, Top-Down 10.4%, Score Attack 8.6%
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 23.4%, Top-Down Shooter 23%, Arcade 11.1%, Top-Down 9.8%, Score Attack 7.3%
Master your Blade in frantic, fast paced combat!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.5%, Top-Down Shooter 29.1%, Arcade 12%, Score Attack 9.7%, Action 7.9%
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 23.7%, Top-Down Shooter 21.7%, 2.5D 17.1%, Arcade 9%, Bullet Hell 6.8%
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 30.7%, Top-Down Shooter 25.3%, Score Attack 9.1%, Bullet Hell 8.2%, Arcade 7.4%
A simple and fun space shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Top-Down Shooter 25.1%, Bullet Hell 9.1%, Arcade 8.1%, Top-Down 7.8%
A top-down space shooter roguelite built on momentum. Chain kills into devastating combos as you fly dock-to-dock through escalating gauntlets. Between runs, your AI companion Luna helps you prepare — and she'll do anything to keep you safe.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Top-Down Shooter 21.8%, 2.5D 18.2%, Top-Down 7.2%, Space 5.2%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, Arcade 10.4%, 1980s 8.9%, Top-Down 8.3%
Save Earth from an invasion of intergalactic chickens! Finger-blistering arcade shooting action for one or two players.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Top-Down Shooter 20.7%, Arcade 13.2%, Action 7.7%, Top-Down 7.5%
A vertical arcade shoot'em up with an inventive teleport system, lots of fast-blazing action and explosions, tons of boss fights, a risk/reward based score system and a proper challenge for both veteran and new players of the genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Top-Down Shooter 20.9%, Arcade 8.1%, Top-Down 8.1%, Score Attack 6.9%
The vertical scrolling shooter game '.Decluster' and its sequel '.Decluster Zero' are now available in one package.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.9%, Top-Down Shooter 24.6%, Bullet Hell 8.5%, Arcade 7.9%, Top-Down 7.5%
