60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shooter, Shoot 'Em Up, 2D.
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.
Good Luck, Stay Safe
Inspired by classic PC shooters - Fight through hordes of the undead, scavenge for supplies, buy upgrades and uncover secrets.
Blue Sun Saga
Go on a quest to restore life to the world in this retro inspired shooter! You must be skillful and tactical as many will try to stop you! You are an exile after all which is a death sentence. But things may be as they seem on this journey.
Inspired by classic PC shooters - Fight through hordes of the undead, scavenge for supplies, buy upgrades and uncover secrets.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Action 18.9%, Shooter 16.5%, Adventure 16.2%, Puzzle 13.2%
Go on a quest to restore life to the world in this retro inspired shooter! You must be skillful and tactical as many will try to stop you! You are an exile after all which is a death sentence. But things may be as they seem on this journey.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Action 15.5%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Shooter 14%, Adventure 13.4%
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 29.9%, Top-Down Shooter 21.2%, Shooter 14.6%, Action 9.9%, Adventure 7.1%
You are last humanity hope to bring down the greatest threat mankind has been deal with it. Gears up your arsenal, face hordes of enemies and deadly bosses in this new verticall shoot em up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Adventure 16.9%, Action 16.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Shooter 15.2%
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 33.2%, Top-Down Shooter 22.8%, Shooter 13.3%, Action 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%
Monstir Iradicator is a game about saving the galaxy of Icoa, Traverse 4 different planets and destroy the Monstirs residing there. This game is based off of games like Asteroids following a similar Shoot 'Em Up style gameplay.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.7%, Shooter 19.6%, Action 16%, Adventure 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%
Shoot lasers in space because a fish told you to. Ernesto's Asteroid Arcade is a twin-stick side-scrolling space shoot-em-up which tells the story of a man side-scrolling in space and shooting-em-up with twin-sticks. This game has at least 2 characters in it.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Action 18.9%, Shooter 17%, Adventure 16.2%, Side Scroller 6%
This is the biggest news title of 2021. A cute bullet-hell shooter is now available. The game features cool and futuristic visuals and active gameplay.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.6%, Shooter 23.9%, Action 17.6%, Top-Down Shooter 6.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%
Pilot the all-powerful cell destroying Desolazor gunship and eradicate the mutagenic genotoxic pathogen before it consumes the entire galaxy. Soar through waves of threatening enemies and bosses beyond 6 stages packed with action, explosions, and lasers!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.5%, Shooter 21.9%, Action 18.4%, Sci-fi 7.4%, 2D 5.4%
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 27.1%, Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Action 17.1%, Shooter 17%, Pixel Graphics 5.6%
"Let's defeat the demon lord together!" A thrilling action-adventure of destruction!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18.5%, Shooter 15.8%, Puzzle 11.4%, Action 11%
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 23.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Shooter 14.2%, Action 11.2%, Retro 9.6%
Drones & Ruins is a dynamic top down twin stick shooter where you become the intelligence of a scout drone that has agreed to assist an ally pilot reunite with a loved one. You will need to fight hard and anticipate the enemy's next attack so that you can glide into cover before you go up in smoke.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Action 17.1%, Adventure 14.6%, Shooter 12.9%
Play as an elite pilot driving the Interstellar Recon Mecha geared with an unique set of weapons and special abilities. Create deadly fleet with gathered parts and weapons! Try out Startide's editor to make new spaceships with various technology you find along your journey.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.2%, Top-Down Shooter 20.9%, Action 20.1%, Shooter 16.7%, Indie 4.1%
A top-down action game. Explore a fractured, chaotic world, scavenge for a new energy core, and fight off the twisted machine-flesh husks that hunt you—all before your dying bastion falls for good.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28%, Action 19.6%, Shooter 16.4%, Adventure 15.3%, Post-apocalyptic 12.9%
The world is engulfed with poisonous gas and deadly monsters. To survive and find truth about the world, welcome to Smogpunk.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.7%, Top-Down Shooter 26%, Action 20%, Adventure 17%, Indie 4.3%
Dodge waves of bullets in cover shooter + shmup-inspired combat, as you strike back with powerful attacks of your own! Use clever cover spots to gain an advantage over your enemies, find treasures to make yourself stronger, and avoid taking damage to raise your score!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Top-Down Shooter 24.4%, Shooter 19.9%, Action 11.7%, Adventure 8%
A dramatic bullet hell shooter where you master your Shot, Bomb, and the Yatano Kagami System, which transmutes enemy bullets into resources, as you fight to overthrow AMATERASU, the Stellar Management System that has launched its assault on humanity.
Why similar: Action 27.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Shooter 15.5%, 2D 4%
Blast through hordes of adorable yet deadly mutant fruits in this intense space shooter with bullet hell action. Shoot, dodge, and survive unique boss battles that push your skills to the limit. Only the strongest will uncover the truth behind the chaos. Are you ready to save the universe?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.9%, Shooter 22.7%, Action 22.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%, Linear 5.3%
Find yourself on a mission exploring the depth of an ominous forgotten mine. You arrive barehanded but quickly find the tools needed to go deeper. Destroy the infected living parts of the mine and face the final threat and complete your mission.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, Shooter 17.2%, Action 12.7%, Adventure 11.5%
PCpill™ is an action-packed top-down shooter where you take control of the PCpill™ Antivirus to disinfect the hard drive of an old desktop PC. Use your PillGun to blast the rot away and restore your computer, one file at a time!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Action 18%, Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Shooter 16.7%, Adventure 10.8%
The world has been taken over by an alien invasion. On the eve of destruction, humanity called out for their last hope. Takotan we need your help!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, Action 26%, Adventure 22.1%, Shooter 16.2%, Indie 5.6%
NARWHAR Project Hornwhale - the ray themed roaming 16-bit style action shmup.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Action 23.5%, Adventure 21.4%, Retro 8.1%, Side Scroller 6.5%
This book contains several of tamazusa's small-scale STG works, mainly game jam works.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, Action 19.9%, Shooter 18.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Side Scroller 5.9%
Another version of the classic Asteroids game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, Shooter 18.5%, Action 17.6%, Retro 5.4%
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 38.7%, Action 16.9%, Shooter 15.8%, Puzzle 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%
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 32.8%, Top-Down Shooter 24.1%, Action 10.4%, Retro 8.8%, Shooter 7.9%
An old arcade style 2d shmup.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.6%, Top-Down Shooter 22.9%, Shooter 18.3%, Action 7.5%, Retro 5.4%
The Saikyo-style system, trusted by players from casual gamers to hardcore enthusiasts, now features a new three-stage charge shot enhancement system, significantly boosting strategic depth. If you haven't played it yet, we urge you to give it a try.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, Action 16.8%, Shooter 16.4%, Adventure 10.5%
The First Seeker is a challenging top down shooter where you will shoot and slash your way through enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.6%, Top-Down Shooter 27%, Shooter 15.6%, Action 12.9%, 2D 4.9%
Call on CELLs, change your weapon, and shoot however you want!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.6%, Shooter 21.7%, Action 21.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Sci-fi 7.7%
Survive alone against a never ending horde of undead! How long can you survive?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, Shooter 17%, Action 15.1%, Post-apocalyptic 6.7%
DECONSTRUCTION is a fast-paced, hardcore, shooting game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.3%, Action 26.2%, Shooter 22.9%, 2D 5.9%, Indie 5.6%
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.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.7%, Top-Down Shooter 23.1%, Shooter 15.9%, Action 9.5%, Retro 7.9%
Survive relentless waves of Zombie Cubes in this action-packed shooter! Explore redesigned maps, battle unique bosses, uncover secrets, and craft traps to gain the upper hand. Upgrade weapons, collect PowerUps, and compete for the highest score in this fast-paced fight for survival!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.4%, Top-Down Shooter 22.5%, Shooter 15.2%, Action 11.6%, Post-apocalyptic 11.3%
A top‑down post‑apocalyptic shooter‑puzzle game. Delve into an underground research complex occupied by rogue machines, uncover buried truths, combat hostile automatons and make choices that decide the final fate.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.8%, Shooter 18.2%, Adventure 18%, Action 17.5%, Post-apocalyptic 15.6%
This is a side-scrolling shooting game in which you take control of the "Drainus", the Kharlal Empire's most cutting-edge fighter with the ability to absorb energy bullets, and take down the enemy ships zipping through space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48%, Shooter 20.1%, Action 18%, 2D 3.8%, Pixel Graphics 3.3%
A retro arcade-style, 2D vertical scrolling shooter Pixel art inspired by 16-bit consoles and arcade games from the '80s and '90s Focus on the exhilarating "aim, shoot, kill" feel of the original shooter game. Receive communications from Controller Luna as you progress through each stage's story
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27.2%, Shooter 22.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Action 12.8%, Retro 9.9%
Raioh is a retro style shot and bomb style vertical scroll shmup.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.4%, Shooter 23.3%, Action 21.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%, Sci-fi 6%
Take to the skies as a team of cute pilots and fight for peace in vertical scrolling bullet hell style!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.9%, Top-Down Shooter 22.9%, Shooter 15.6%, Action 11%, Pixel Graphics 4.4%
Echoes is back with a bang and in 3D! More intense and eye bleeding than before, with the action coming at you from the sides, above and below.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 49%, Shooter 26.5%, Action 20.3%, Indie 4.2%
Trigger Time is a story-driven, top-down Shoot 'em up with a fun gravity gun and physics puzzles to solve. Blast your way through 9 levels filled with enemies, hazards and bizarre bosses. Along the way you'll take control of vehicles, pick up weapons, items and boosters.
Why similar: Action 26.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Top-Down Shooter 22.5%, Shooter 15.3%, Sci-fi 5.9%
Thunderflash is a "love letter" to the arcade games of the 80s. It is a Run 'n Gun game inspired by gems like Ikari Warriors, Commando and Heavy Barrel.
Why similar: Action 28.7%, Adventure 26%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%, Top-Down Shooter 10.1%, Shooter 6.3%
Defeat is not the end. After a game over, return to your base to strengthen with battle points and try again. Artificial Dawn is a shooting game designed to grow stronger the more you try, and anyone can clear it as long as they don't give up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, Shooter 20.1%, Action 19.5%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Pixel Graphics 4.4%
MACE is a classic space shoot ’em up, inspired by the legendary Amiga games of this genre. Handdrawn 2D graphics in HD resolutions, parallax scrolling, explosion effects and optimized games mechanics, combined with the proven gameplay are transporting the “Spirit of Amiga” in today’s Age.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32%, Action 23.1%, Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Shooter 14%, Retro 6.9%
The alien invaders have launched their final offensive on an already crippled Terra. Only one brave pilot can turn the tide of war. Cyber Seraph is a boss focused vertical shoot 'em up with unlockable abilities.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 52.6%, Action 17.7%, 2D 8.3%, Shooter 6.3%, Retro 4.1%
"Neko Miko Kaibyo Shioki no Emaki" is an arcade-style action game where both allies and enemies are cats. Control the cat shrine maiden and her cat companions with the joystick, and run through the stages while defending against the fierce attacks of the monstrous cats with your feline companions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Action 18.2%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Shooter 17.2%, Adventure 15.7%
Raider Pheasant is a single-player arcade shoot ’em up viewed from a dramatic high-angle perspective. Blast through enemy formations, power up your fighter, defeat massive bosses, and chase high scores with keyboard or controller.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.7%, Top-Down Shooter 24.4%, Shooter 16.7%, Action 11.9%, Sci-fi 4.8%
A sci-fi top-down shooter game. 2D top-downYou shooting game. You get kidnapped by alien from far away and infested by their blood, which makes you able to use their weapon. You have to get out there before they catch you and do some weird thing with your body
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 31.2%, Shooter 24.1%, Action 24.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Sci-fi 6.3%
Mutant Legion is a charming but brutal top down shooter: Play as a mercenary on a mission to defeat all enemies, get paid and ultimately get out alive. Pick up and discover various weaponry, secrets and the path to victory.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.1%, Action 22%, Shooter 13.9%, Post-apocalyptic 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 31.7%, Top-Down Shooter 24.3%, Shooter 19.8%, Action 8.1%, Sci-fi 5.1%
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 36.5%, Top-Down Shooter 25.5%, Shooter 16.2%, Action 11%, Sci-fi 5%
The year is 2248. You play as Anthea, a pilot for the Spacing Guild. She's battling a pirate fleet. During the game, you'll need to destroy four leader ships.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51.4%, Shooter 17.5%, Action 16.1%, Sci-fi 7.5%, Linear 3.9%
Destroy your enemies and use the scraps that come out to destroy them even more! Side-scrolling space fantasy shooting game, that is "Kanamono".
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.8%, Shooter 19.1%, Action 16%, Side Scroller 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%
Touhou-like 2D shooting!!! Chubby protagonist!! Orthodox and easy to understand operation!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.5%, Top-Down Shooter 29%, Shooter 15.8%, Action 12.2%, 2D 3.7%
Q-YO Blaster is a shooting game, with peculiar characters, strange enemies, weapons and many explosions. Enter the miniature world and stop the threat
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.2%, Action 22.8%, Adventure 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Indie 4.7%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Top-Down Shooter 21.9%, Shooter 14.9%, Puzzle 11.2%, Action 7.8%
The third installment in the Eden series A 2D bullet-hell vertical-scrolling shump with a feel reminiscent of arcade games from the 1990s to the 2000s.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.1%, Shooter 18.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Action 18.2%, Pixel Graphics 4.8%
'Zombie Maze' is simple top-down shooter game with maze. You need to find way to escape. Only way to escape is helicopter on the roof!! RUN!!! and kill that ZOMBIES!!!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Top-Down Shooter 19%, Shooter 17.3%, Action 16.2%, Post-apocalyptic 8.1%
