60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Singleplayer, 2D.
A collection of 4 small games by The Voices Games Ascendshaft: A vertical scrolling shootemup Violetti Goottii: A 2d Platformer Dragons in Space: A sidescrolling Shootemup Endless Shaft: A score attack survival game
The Rift Rebels
An unknown force from a parallel reality trapped Earth’s energy in three runes. The best resistance fighters have been sent on a critical mission to destroy the runes and seal the dimensional rift.
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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.
An unknown force from a parallel reality trapped Earth’s energy in three runes. The best resistance fighters have been sent on a critical mission to destroy the runes and seal the dimensional rift.
Why similar: Side Scroller 22.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, 2D Platformer 15%, Arcade 14.1%, Action 9.7%
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 29.1%, Side Scroller 21.7%, Arcade 10.4%, Aliens 9.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%
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 33.8%, Aliens 17.1%, Arcade 14.8%, Action 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%
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 26.5%, Side Scroller 23.1%, Aliens 12.1%, Arcade 10.8%, Action 6.1%
A fast-paced retro arcade shooter inspired by classic 1980s side-scrolling space combat. Weave through organic obstacles, survive relentless enemy waves, and defeat powerful end-level bosses in a pure, skill-driven singleplayer experience.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Side Scroller 19.5%, Arcade 12.2%, Aliens 9.3%, Old School 7.3%
A retro space themed action shooter where your bullets send you flying through the air!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Aliens 19.1%, 2D Platformer 16.5%, Old School 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
Blast off for a retro shoot’em up experience filled with clever twists and secrets!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.7%, Side Scroller 27.5%, Arcade 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%, Old School 7.2%
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 25.1%, Side Scroller 17.5%, Arcade 14.4%, Aliens 13%, Action 10.8%
An attack by an alien species, emerging from a dimensional rift, has begun! Shoot 'em up your way through 11 levels with the help of the "Alpha Defence Force", consisting of three cybernetically enhanced cats, and defeat screen-sized bosses in this retro 16-bit-inspired Shmup.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Arcade 12.4%, Aliens 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%
A flying saucer chases you all over the galaxy. Run away, defeat enemies, and evolve to avoid getting abducted
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Side Scroller 22.5%, 2D Platformer 16.8%, Aliens 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%
Epic Pandemonium is a classic run-and-gun action game with a strong focus on boss battles. Inspired by the 16-bit Contra saga.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, 2D Platformer 18.4%, Arcade 13.7%, Female Protagonist 7.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%
Master a modular arsenal and survive a biomechanical nightmare in this intense cinematic shmup. Face grotesque aberrations, unlock achievements, and conquer the hardcore mode. 7 complete levels with its own epic boss and weapons!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Side Scroller 22.2%, 2D Platformer 14.1%, Aliens 9.5%, Arcade 9.3%
Fifteen stages of side-scrolling arcade shooting, wrapped around the worst pizza delivery route in the galaxy. Bullet patterns, boss tiers, CRT scanlines, and a rank ladder Ace never asked for. One-time purchase. No ads. No IAP. No data collection.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.1%, Side Scroller 20.5%, Arcade 12.9%, Old School 10.5%, Action 8.4%
In a world devastated by machines, humanity places its last hope in a warrior equipped with special armor. Explore intense stages, face challenging bosses, and fight to reclaim what remains of the planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Side Scroller 20.4%, Arcade 14.6%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Action 9.7%
Weapon of Choice is a high-energy, side-scroller in which each playable character is unique with their own special weapon and abilities! Blast insane aliens, find new player characters, and choose between branching paths!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Side Scroller 19.5%, Aliens 17.8%, Arcade 8.9%, 2D Platformer 8.4%
Pilot a powerful starfighter through an endless alien invasion. Rescue the Cubes, survive relentless alien waves, and chase the ultimate high score in this fast-paced arcade space shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.2%, Side Scroller 23.5%, Arcade 16.9%, Old School 9%, Sci-fi 8.8%
Alien Scumbags is a sci-fi action platformer with a big slice of horror and a stack of pop culture references. You'll run, hide and kill across several levels, collect items from capsule machines and unlock characters.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Side Scroller 16%, Aliens 12.6%, 2D Platformer 12.6%, Arcade 9.1%
Blast away wasp scum in Wasp Wars: New Wasp Order! Shoot your way through 12 scenic stages of trees, metal, and more, to eliminate the Wasp Army once and for all!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Side Scroller 20.7%, 2D Platformer 18.8%, Action 10.8%, Old School 9.4%
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 30.3%, Side Scroller 20.3%, Arcade 13%, Action 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%
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 32.4%, Side Scroller 24.4%, Aliens 16.6%, Action 6.9%, Old School 6.8%
Battle your way through risky woods and murky caves. Stomping Skeletons....traps to trick you....face-gripping flying fiends!
Why similar: Side Scroller 27.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, 2D Platformer 19.5%, Arcade 11.5%, Action 6.4%
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 26%, Side Scroller 21.8%, Arcade 12.5%, Old School 8.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%
A free-to-play 90s-style bullet-hell shooter with high-res graphics, unlocked 60+ FPS, single-player campaign, and online co-op multiplayer!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Side Scroller 22.2%, Aliens 13.2%, Arcade 11.1%, Old School 7.2%
Starxia is an old-fashioned side-scrolling space shooter. Step into the role of a Pilot and use your ship to eliminate hordes of fierce enemies. A compelling story and many interesting characters await you in this adventure. Take over the controls and fly into the vacuum of space. Let the hunt begin
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.7%, Side Scroller 28.1%, Arcade 13.7%, Action 6.6%, Old School 5.6%
Saturn Quest: Blast Effect is a story-driven action adventure game set in the human-less galaxy far far away. Fly, climb, shoot, explore the world and fight the giant bosses in this 8 Bit style Space Opera, full of drama and epic.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Side Scroller 15.2%, Aliens 14%, 2D Platformer 12.3%, Arcade 11.2%
Rescue Guardian Blaster is a fast-paced, score-focused shoot 'em up! Destroy enemy ships by matching your ship's gun color to the enemy's to earn more points, all while tracking your score against the best players or your friends.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Aliens 18.9%, Arcade 16.5%, Action 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
Blast and weave your way through enemy fire while managing a wide variety of ship power-ups in this retro style horizontal shoot-'em-up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Side Scroller 21.3%, Aliens 13.9%, Arcade 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%
A fast-paced 2D sci-fi arcade shooter. Pilot Lyra through 26 action-packed levels, destroy dangerous space enemies, survive escalating threats, and defeat the final boss in a challenging cosmic adventure.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.8%, Arcade 18.6%, Action 13.9%, Old School 10.1%, Sci-fi 9.8%
Get ready for adventures, gather allies, and uncover the secrets of Forest Fury! Your forest is waiting for you to cleanse it of dark forces and restore its former beauty.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.6%, Side Scroller 31.8%, 2D Platformer 20.1%, Fantasy 5.7%, 2D 4.9%
Galactic Sentinels is a high-octane bullet-hell shmup packed with old-school arcade soul and modern polish. Choose from 16 unique ships, 30 weapons, 20 drone types and various power ups. Master innovative MegaWarp mechanic, and survive intense boss battles. multiple modes and difficulties.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.8%, Side Scroller 16.9%, Aliens 15%, Arcade 14.1%, Action 10.6%
Captain Galactic is a colorful retro sci-fi platformer where you ride a hoverboard through strange alien worlds, collect crystals, unlock abilities and items, dodge deadly traps, and blast enemies with your phaser.
Why similar: Side Scroller 27.8%, 2D Platformer 19.5%, Arcade 13.3%, Aliens 13.1%, Action 6.9%
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 21.6%, Side Scroller 18.7%, Aliens 12.6%, Arcade 9.8%, Old School 7.5%
Equipped with the Fusion × Transformation “PELL” System! Free Map Side-Scrolling Shooter
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, 2D Platformer 17.4%, Side Scroller 16.6%, Aliens 14.2%, Action 9.5%
A modern take on run-and-gun platformers inspired by the golden age of 16-bit gaming. Explore hostile alien worlds, unlock powerful weapons and upgrades, return stronger to uncover new secrets and battle colossal bosses in relentless arcade action.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Side Scroller 24.5%, 2D Platformer 17%, Aliens 8.7%, Arcade 8.6%
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 28.2%, Side Scroller 24.4%, Arcade 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Sci-fi 7.3%
Hyper-5 is a cinematic shmup inspired by classics from the “golden era” of the 90’s. Responding to a distress beacon, deep space scout ship Hyper-5 is drawn into a terrifying battle with an unknown enemy.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Side Scroller 22.7%, Aliens 15.7%, Arcade 13%, Sci-fi 8.3%
Throw snowballs and navigate seven challenging levels as Kaito, a young penguin. Master platforming challenges, collect items, and face epic bosses in this 2D adventure.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Side Scroller 21.9%, 2D Platformer 18.3%, Stylized 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%
Fight back against a chaotic alien invasion in this fast-paced retro shooter! Blast through 54 levels, master wall-jumps and dash moves, and take down the mischievous beboks before they overrun the planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Side Scroller 17.2%, 2D Platformer 15.6%, Aliens 13.7%, Arcade 12.3%
Jet Gunner is reloaded, remade and refueled for a new explosive 8-bit adventure. Relive the past glory days where VHS was king, phones didn't have screens and you'd have to blow into a cartridge to get your gaming fix.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Side Scroller 18.1%, 2D Platformer 15.8%, Arcade 14%, Old School 8.2%
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 32.4%, Side Scroller 21.6%, Arcade 14.9%, Action 11.1%, Sci-fi 6.8%
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 21.7%, Side Scroller 17.7%, Aliens 16.2%, 2D Platformer 14.4%, Arcade 11.6%
Simple remake of Space Invaders adding destructions and physics
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.9%, Aliens 18.7%, Arcade 16.8%, Action 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%
Mud River is a horizontal 2D Shoot‘em Up game. The Rio Doce (Sweet River) was a paradise for mankind and animals, but now it has become a territory destroyed by the unscrupulous activities of Dr. Wellin. This is Pacal's first destination, ascending the Rio Doce preventing its complete destruction.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Side Scroller 20%, Aliens 15.9%, Arcade 13.6%, Action 7.2%
Bydo Missions in Your Pocket — Beyond Dimensions, the Melody of Two “R”s.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Aliens 16.7%, Side Scroller 16.2%, 2D Platformer 13.1%, Arcade 8%
A retro arcade space shooter where you blast alien fleets, dodge bomb swarms, collect power-ups, and fight solo or in local co-op to liberate occupied planets from the mind-controlling energy force code-named Xenmega.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.2%, Side Scroller 29.4%, Arcade 13.4%, Action 6.7%, Pixel Graphics 4.7%
A spectacular, satisfying, and super-watchable defense battle! The ultimate 8-bit shoot 'em ups born in the 21st century, ""Changeable Guardian ESTIQUE"", is now on Steam!
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.3%, Aliens 19.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Arcade 8.9%
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 33.3%, Side Scroller 14.7%, Arcade 9.8%, Action 8.5%, Sci-fi 8.2%
Angels swooping across a disastrous sky! The shoot 'em up of gothic horrors is back
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Side Scroller 18.2%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, Arcade 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%
Rope Guy - A platformer game where you tie two different objects with a rope and teleport them between each other. Pass levels by collecting keys to doors using unique mechanics and solving difficult puzzles.
Why similar: Side Scroller 37.3%, 2D Platformer 25.2%, Arcade 17.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%, 2D 6.1%
A shoot'em up inspired by the 16-bit classics of the genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Side Scroller 21%, Arcade 13.5%, Old School 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%
A fast-paced run-and-gun shooter in the spirit of the classics — shoot, jump, and shred monsters to energetic music.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, 2D Platformer 23.9%, Side Scroller 21.4%, Old School 8.8%, Action 7.5%
The 2D side-scrolling shooter from The Behemoth is back! With your mighty blaster and a group of mysterious kids by your side, destroy the agency and reclaim your spaceship!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Side Scroller 21.5%, Aliens 17.5%, Arcade 13.6%, Old School 9.9%
Take on a howling challenge in Full Moon Rush! This classic shoot 'em up is a bullet hell masterpiece with a boss rush twist. With 15 epic battles and old-school graphics, you'll need expert shooting skills to survive. Customizable health and Assist Mode make it accessible to all.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Side Scroller 22.3%, 2D Platformer 14.8%, Arcade 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%
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 34.2%, Side Scroller 25.5%, Stylized 12.8%, Arcade 10%, 2D 5.3%
CHICKEN INVADERS ATTACK!We've always known it, and now the day has come:THE DAY OF THE INVASION!!!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Side Scroller 16.7%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Aliens 12.1%, Arcade 12.1%
2D platform game with minimalist pixel art graphics, create platforms and shoot a lot to defeat an army with more than 1,000 monsters. The game was made for people who like a challenge and don't mind dying several times.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Side Scroller 21.4%, 2D Platformer 15.3%, Arcade 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%
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 27.5%, Side Scroller 24.3%, Arcade 12.6%, Stylized 6.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%
Fly forward and save your swarm in THE LAST LADYBUG - a rail shooter set in a colorful world where the skies are ruled by mechanical monsters and the lands are scorched by destruction!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.1%, Arcade 20.6%, Aliens 18.2%, Pixel Graphics 12%, Action 9.1%
Dodge tomatoes, smack pipes, bounce around, and brave the highwire in this FREE compilation of my newgrounds games!
Why similar: Side Scroller 35.6%, 2D Platformer 23.9%, Arcade 16.8%, Action 9.1%, Female Protagonist 8.9%
