60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shooter, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade.
Most unique top down shooter. Bring hell to insectoid robot invasion.
DRUNKEN BARON
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!
WING-IT
Adapt or crash! WING-IT is a 2.5D shooter where your arsenal is a slot machine. Shoot down drones to trigger the Toy Box Gacha and swap weapons on the fly. Fight through Medy's house, survive the bullet hell, and defeat the mechanical monstrosities ruling the house.
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 18.9%, Side Scroller 13.3%, Shooter 12%, Arcade 11.6%, 1990's 10.1%
Adapt or crash! WING-IT is a 2.5D shooter where your arsenal is a slot machine. Shoot down drones to trigger the Toy Box Gacha and swap weapons on the fly. Fight through Medy's house, survive the bullet hell, and defeat the mechanical monstrosities ruling the house.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, 2.5D 16.1%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Side Scroller 14.5%, Shooter 8.2%
Building on the legacy of R-Type Dimensions and R-Type Dimensions EX, Dimensions III has been completely re-envisioned with cutting-edge visuals and sounds, expanded gameplay modes, and a range of new features designed to deliver the most definitive modern edition of R-Type’s classic era.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Side Scroller 18.3%, 2.5D 17.7%, Shooter 11%, Aliens 7.1%
Facing annihilation, a plucky crew of space salvagers fight dirty using the best tool in their belt - the salvage claw. Grab and toss enemies, deflect attacks, and reshape the battlefield with explosive chain reactions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Side Scroller 18.3%, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 8.7%
Classic 80s inspired shooter
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 9.5%, Destruction 9%
A retro space shoot 'em up with pixel art graphics, unique enemies, tough angry bosses, and a killer soundtrack. You are among the first pilots to arrive in the system to mount the counteroffensive against the aggressors. Get out there and show these aliens the price for messing with The Alliance!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 10.2%, Aliens 7.4%
ZPF is a retro-inspired horizontal shooter for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive. Blast your way through a cosmic gauntlet of epic boss battles, addictive scoring, and hidden secrets in a thrilling arcade-style adventure through fantasy, sci-fi, and alien-themed worlds.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Side Scroller 14.1%, Aliens 12%, Shooter 10.7%
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 16.3%, Bullet Hell 16%, Shooter 10.2%, Aliens 9.9%, Arcade 9.4%
Pig Ship and the Giant Wolf is a classic Shoot'em Up with a 8btis monochrome aesthetic. Cross the 6 worlds full of enemies and defeat the Giant Wolf to save your brothers.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Side Scroller 12.7%, 1990's 9.4%, Shooter 9.1%
A vertical scroll shooter where deflecting enemy projectiles is key to success.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, 2.5D 14.2%, 1990's 9.4%, Shooter 8.9%
The world really does revolve around you in this mind-bending shooter where changing your perspective could save your life.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, 2.5D 12.1%, Side Scroller 10.8%, Shooter 8.2%
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 22.5%, Side Scroller 18%, Shooter 13.6%, Arcade 12.6%, 1990's 11.1%
A classic action arcade shooter with modern, fully destructible enemies. 10 waves of progressively increasing insanity.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, 2.5D 14.7%, Arcade 13.4%, Destruction 12.7%
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 19.9%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Shooter 13.3%, Arcade 11.2%, Aliens 10.6%
Super Arcade Boy returns in a retro shoot ’em up with 8 levels, waves of Greenies, power-ups, and 8 big boss battles. Talk with the alien leader—then save the planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Bullet Hell 13%, Shooter 10.1%, Modern 9.9%, 1990's 9.2%
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 19.7%, 2.5D 16.9%, Side Scroller 15.4%, Shooter 11.6%, Aliens 11.5%
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 19.3%, Side Scroller 16.8%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Aliens 10.2%, Shooter 9.1%
Ever played a difficult shmup wishing for just one more bomb? Blast to your heart’s content in Blast Rush LS, a fresh explosive experience with infinite bombs, other powerful abilities, and extra challenges that demand more than just big booms. Escaping an exploding mothership isn't easy, after all!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Destruction 9.4%, Aliens 9.2%, 1990's 8.6%
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 20.4%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Shooter 10.9%, 1990's 10.1%
Blast off as a little star trying to rid the cosmos of angry celestial beings in Feeble Light, a 3-tone pixel art shoot’em up where minimalistic presentation makes way for precision controls and fluid animation!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Bullet Hell 22.5%, Shooter 13%, Arcade 10.8%, 1990's 8.1%
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 20.9%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Side Scroller 18.6%, Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 10.2%
Blast off for a retro shoot’em up experience filled with clever twists and secrets!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Side Scroller 23.2%, Shooter 12.9%, Arcade 11%, 1990's 9.6%
In this Shoot'em, you fight against an alien swarm of pollinators taking over the system! With your laser beam, Blast through waves of enemies, traverse challenging puzzles, and reclaim control in this fast-paced shooter. Step up to the challenge and push back the alien invaders!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Side Scroller 17.2%, 2.5D 14%, Shooter 13.2%, Arcade 9.9%
Minimalist colorful shoot 'em up with a story! Play as the yellow hero trying to get back the essential item taken away from him in a world divided by forms and colors. Will our hero get it back?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, 2.5D 18.4%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Shooter 10.2%, Arcade 8.9%
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 23.8%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Side Scroller 12%, Arcade 11.7%, 1990's 9%
A modern retro inspired side scrolling shooter with a deep upgrade system and the ability to absorb enemy fire and also deflect it back to your enemies. A fast paced shooter that can be played solo or local co-op with 12 difficulty modes and lots of boss battles.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, 2.5D 17.3%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Side Scroller 13%, Shooter 10.8%
Astro Fighters 2 is a vertical scrolling bullet hell shooter designed to test your skills with non-stop arcade style action. Use a variety of special items, power up your chosen ship and compete for the high score across 4 difficulty modes to be the best fighter pilot in the game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Bullet Hell 16%, 2.5D 14%, Aliens 11.3%, Shooter 10.1%
A high-definition arcade shooter blending old-school action with modern polish. Battle across the Solar System, upgrade your weapons, and unlock tougher challenges in Nemesis Mode - all set to a hypnotic, retro-electro soundtrack.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Old School 13.1%, Side Scroller 12.4%, Shooter 12%
Bad Chicken is a retro styled sideway scrolling shoot-em-up inspired by the retro classics. It takes place in 8 locations in the Ferus system, each one with different challenges, and dangers.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Side Scroller 16.8%, Aliens 11.7%, Shooter 10.7%
A side scrolling shooter with a bullet hell influence. Does it explode? Yes. Everything does. Enemies show their battle damage through having chunks be blown off. There are multiple enemies all with unique behaviours, all which are designed in junction with each other.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Side Scroller 15.1%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 10.8%
This book contains several of tamazusa's small-scale STG works, mainly game jam works.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Shooter 14.2%, Arcade 14.1%, Side Scroller 14.1%
No nonsense, action packed, 2.5D, Asteroids inspired shooter. Scream around speeding rocks narrowly avoiding an untimely death as you obliterate rocks whilst harvesting their valuable resources. See how far you and your friends can get. Best played with mates but also pretty fun on your own.
Why similar: 2.5D 17.1%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.2%, Side Scroller 10.5%, Shooter 8.8%
The year is 2051. Location: SATAZIUS, a long-abandoned planet. The cruiser Agano was on patrol when it was attacked and stricken by a confederacy of space pirates that had established a base on SATAZIUS. The pirates attacked the Agano intending to steal the assault ship ‘Trafalgar’ that was stowed aboard the Agano, but the Trafalgar made...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Side Scroller 16.2%, Shooter 9.1%, Arcade 9%
Jetpack Kiwi is a classic 2D side scrolling shoot em up game featuring 20 levels, 5 bosses, hordes of enemies spaceships, with multiple characters to choose from; each one with an unique special attack. Complete the game in single player or with a friend in local co-op!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Side Scroller 14%, Aliens 11.6%, Shooter 9.9%
A 2D vertical shoot 'em up that lets you upgrade your ship with an insane amount of options. From missiles and pods to specials and shields, you can upgrade every bit of your ship from guns to thrusters.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Shooter 13%, Arcade 12.4%, Aliens 11.1%
Retro arcade classic, Defeat a million invaders from another dimension in this side scrolling shoot'em up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Bullet Hell 21%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 9.7%, Aliens 9.2%
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 26.1%, Side Scroller 19.6%, Shooter 12.4%, 1990's 11.6%, Arcade 9.9%
Aliens In Paradise is a Shoot'em Up game inspired by shooter games like Contra. Aliens Start invading The Bahamas. They destroy the main characters house so he sets out on a revenge quest to destroy as much Aliens and their Ships as possible. His thirst for revenge may actually save the world.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, 2.5D 15.8%, Side Scroller 13.8%, Aliens 12.5%, Shooter 10.4%
To bring you the old school 2D space arcade feeling in a modern look and feel. Whether you like the hard core style of the old days, or you have become the more lay back type, shoot your way home at the fun rate for you. Upgrade your ship on the way home, to get ready for the final battle. Have fun!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Aliens 11.3%, Shooter 10.7%, 1990's 10.2%
Space Waves is a procedurally generated 2D arcade style shooter with multiple collectable power ups and varying enemy types. This game will casually draw you in and then increase the pace and difficulty as you progress through the never ending levels.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 11.5%, Old School 6.9%
STURMWIND EX is a shoot-em up in the tradition of old arcade games. If it moves - shoot it!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Side Scroller 16.8%, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 10.4%
This is a retro space shooting game, where you only fight against the strongest enemy. There are 15 unique bosses in the game, and players need to use different weapons and strategies to defeat them. Dedicated to you who are both challengers and retro game lovers.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21%, Shooter 13.6%, Aliens 13.5%, Arcade 12.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.9%
A thunderous concert appears...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Bullet Hell 18%, Shooter 11.3%, 1990's 10.7%, Arcade 10.3%
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 27.3%, Side Scroller 20.8%, Aliens 13.2%, 1990's 8.7%, Shooter 8.1%
Slash, shoot, guard, grow! Karous, a Dreamcast shoot 'em up originally released back in 2007, is now soaring onto PC. Play as Karous, a girl who lost her parents in a great war with humans. Driven by her father's dying words, she descends to Earth in search of the Sanguis Dei.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.3%, Bullet Hell 27.4%, Shooter 16.3%, Arcade 14.1%, 2D 5.2%
Explosive, balls-to-the-wall bullet hell shooter with novel shooting mechanics (and surreal comedy)
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Side Scroller 13%, Arcade 12.3%, Destruction 11.2%
Brought to you by the makers of GIGANTIC ARMY, Supercharged Robot VULKAISER, and SATAZIUS, WOLFLAME is a return to the form of glorious 2D vertical vertical shooters like Raiden, Raptor, and Twin Cobra.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Shooter 13.3%, Arcade 13%, Top-Down 7.2%
Celestia is a solo-developed indie game. An angelic bullet-hell shoot-'em-up where you defeat enemies throughout the skies, and relax on a floating island with your companions.
Why similar: Side Scroller 24.1%, Bullet Hell 23.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 10.4%
G.O.M.P! is an action-packed game where you defend your farm from invaders. Compete with friends and survive wave after wave of enemies. Yeehaw!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, 2.5D 16.7%, Shooter 12.1%, Arcade 11.1%
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 26.9%, Side Scroller 26.3%, Arcade 13.1%, 1990's 8.1%, Shooter 7.5%
Embark on an interstellar race as the universe collapses. Swing swords, fire projectiles, and reflect hazards to save nomads. 60 challenging missions. Random encounters. Simple mouse controls. Conquer diverse hazards. Will you guide them home?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, 2.5D 20.3%, Arcade 12.5%, Aliens 11.2%, Action 8.3%
Gunvein is a dynamic, aggression-based bullet hell shoot em up where you use lock on lasers, charged weapons, bombs & hypers to overwhelm the enemies before they overwhelm you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.8%, Bullet Hell 26.1%, Arcade 13.2%, Shooter 9.4%, Action 7.1%
Mouse-only for super simple gameplay, but the challenge ramps up. Survive waves of enemies bombing your city. Shoot 'em up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Destruction 12.8%, Shooter 12.1%, Arcade 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 25.8%, Bullet Hell 22.3%, Arcade 12.9%, Shooter 11.9%, Old School 7.5%
A tough soldier has been send to infiltrate an enenmy base and destroy it.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Shooter 10.7%, 1990's 9.8%, Arcade 9.8%
Choose your spaceship and defeat the alien threat that comes from the Moon. Blast your way crushing, ripping apart and exploding hostile aliens that are taking control of powerful weapons and military technology from Earth. Find the entity that controls the threat and make it explode into blood.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Aliens 13.9%, Side Scroller 13.5%, 1990's 10.1%
Lt Blitz has the city sieged, and it's your job to destroy his troops. Shoot, dodge and upgrade your jet and and try to take on this challenge! Burning Skies is a free, endless retro shmup, that will take you right back to the era of arcade machines, with modernized graphics and gameplay!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Destruction 13.1%, Shooter 11.3%, 1990's 10.3%
PRISMIDIA: Spirit of the Rift is a sci-fi shoot 'em up game in the style of arcade classics. Dodge barrages of attacks, survive bullet hell bosses, and save Prismidia!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Bullet Hell 22.9%, Shooter 12.5%, Aliens 12.2%, Arcade 10.5%
Proxy Air Force is a 2D Arcade Shoot Them Up game based on the story of the world war which broke out between the US and CES countries in 2020.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Shooter 12.1%, Arcade 11%, Retro 6%
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 28.7%, 2.5D 21.6%, Shooter 14.3%, Arcade 12.3%, Action 5.7%
