
Toward aliens and beyond is a shoot'em up game where you make your way through wave of aliens. Destroy, get experience, upgrade and repeat. Can you resist 20 minutes?
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Toward aliens and beyond is a shoot'em up game where you make your way through wave of aliens. Destroy, get experience, upgrade and repeat. Can you resist 20 minutes?

Pewt 'em Up!
Pewt 'em Up! is a retro inspired arcade space shoot 'em up with lots of upgrades, achievements, extras and more.

Asteroid Sentinel
Shoot down masses of asteroids and aliens in this arcade-style shooter with roguelike elements. Level up and upgrade your guns to cope with the endless waves being thrown at you.
Pewt 'em Up! is a retro inspired arcade space shoot 'em up with lots of upgrades, achievements, extras and more.
Why similar: Aliens 21.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Roguelite 17.6%, Arcade 17.2%, Shooter 15.4%
Shoot down masses of asteroids and aliens in this arcade-style shooter with roguelike elements. Level up and upgrade your guns to cope with the endless waves being thrown at you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Roguelite 20.9%, Arcade 16.4%, Shooter 16.4%, Aliens 14.5%
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: Arcade 24.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Shooter 20%, Aliens 19.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%
Defend Earth from hostile aliens and hungry chupacabras in this modern classic arcade game. Created by a couple of real life VLA Operators!
Why similar: Aliens 34.9%, Arcade 26.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Casual 12.2%, 2D 4.5%
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: Arcade 20.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Shooter 17.5%, Aliens 16.4%, Side Scroller 11.3%
When a black hole generates enough strength to destroy the entire universe, it's called Collapsion. It's up to you to defend the universe for as long as possible to stop Collapsion from happening in this Arcade Shooter!
Why similar: Aliens 23.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Arcade 18.7%, Shooter 16.6%, Casual 10.3%
Beyond the Field is a 2D pixel art top down shooter set in space, inspired on another classic game with asteroids, where the achievements you unlock along your gameplay contain lore about the current state of the world, with some even being required to unlock the final boss.
Why similar: Aliens 17.2%, Roguelite 16.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Arcade 16.7%, Shooter 15.1%
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 19.8%, Aliens 19.2%, Arcade 18.5%, Shooter 16.1%, Side Scroller 12.3%
Alpha Warrior is a retro, space shooter where the player engages in flight combat with enemy terrestrials and arcade style bosses.
Why similar: Arcade 25.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Shooter 21.5%, Casual 19.9%, 2D 4.7%
An endless game about avoiding asteroids, designed to pass the time, accompanied by calm music.
Why similar: Arcade 34.8%, Casual 29%, Shooter 23.8%, 2D 7.6%, Indie 2.5%
Invaders from the Lost Sectors is classic arcade action. Aliens descend with increasing speed towards your base. Shoot them all before they land. Player controlled settings like guided missiles, rate of fire, enemy speed and more help you customize exactly the game experience that you want.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Arcade 20.8%, Shooter 19.6%, Aliens 13%, Casual 9.4%
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: Aliens 24.8%, Shooter 21.6%, Side Scroller 16.9%, Arcade 11.2%, Casual 10.5%
Take command of an orbiting defense satellite in this action-packed planetary defense shooter. Blast away at waves of incoming asteroids and crafty aliens before they destroy your planet. Scavenge powerful weapons from vanquished alien ships and turn them against your foes. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.9%, Arcade 23%, Shooter 22.9%, Casual 13.4%, 2D 5%
Old school side scrolling shoot'em up. Blast through exciting different locations. Defeating waves of defenders until the final boss battle. Attack of the Mechadonk is a indie game developed for fun and learning for the creator.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Arcade 22.4%, Shooter 19.6%, Casual 16.7%, Side Scroller 13%
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 23.6%, Arcade 17.1%, Shooter 16.9%, Aliens 16.9%, Side Scroller 16.5%
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 20.6%, Aliens 18.1%, Arcade 15.9%, Side Scroller 14.2%, Shooter 13.3%
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 26.3%, Shooter 17.3%, Arcade 16.7%, Side Scroller 15.7%, Aliens 14%
Saint Patrick's Day Break is a retro arcade game with animated characters, powerups and custom music. Collect bonuses and powerups and blast your way thru the 30 levels. Simple controls and retro arcade action. Collect all the powerups to stack powerups.
Why similar: Arcade 26.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Shooter 20.8%, Casual 20.7%, 2D 4%
Jump on your hoverbike and blast off for unlimited ninja-themed bullet hell mayhem!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, Roguelite 23%, Shooter 17.9%, Arcade 17.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%
A SUPER REALISTIC (ahem..) alien sniper simulator! Use your super quick reaction skills to outwit the alien blighters and snipe your way to victory!
Why similar: Aliens 30.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Arcade 17.6%, Shooter 15%, Casual 9.7%
AYBABTU ( All Your Base Are Belong To us ) Aliens are attacking the White House! Go get 'em!
Why similar: Aliens 35.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.6%, Shooter 25.8%, 2D 5.6%, Indie 2%
Destroy Aliens, earn Stars, upgrade EVERYTHING. Blast enemies, power up your ship, unlock stronger aliens, and watch your Stars soar.
Why similar: Aliens 27.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Arcade 18.9%, Casual 13.6%, Shooter 8.9%
Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Arcade 24.6%, Shooter 21%, Side Scroller 15%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%
modernized old time classic alien shooter game
Why similar: Aliens 28.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.6%, Shooter 20.9%, Arcade 19.4%, Indie 1.5%
Valentine Candy Break is a retro arcade game with animated characters, powerups and custom music. Collect bonuses and powerups and blast your way thru the 30 Levels into the New Year. Simple controls and retro arcade action. Collect all the powerups to stack powerups.
Why similar: Arcade 27.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Casual 21.6%, Shooter 21.4%, 2D 4.1%
Star Legion is a local co-op top-down shooter where you battle rogue machines in intense missions. Craft gear, survive hostile incursions, and reclaim sectors to spread the glory of the intergalactic Roman Empire.
Why similar: Aliens 23.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Arcade 17.4%, Roguelite 16.9%, Shooter 15.3%
I.F.O is an old school LCD-style shoot'em up game. You have to shoot UFOs using a classic aircraft and save the animals which kidnapped by the aliens. Let's save the Earth from the aliens! You are the last hero of the world.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Aliens 21.5%, Shooter 19.7%, Casual 16.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%
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 21.3%, Aliens 17.9%, Arcade 17%, Shooter 16.4%, Side Scroller 15.5%
Shoot, dodge, and survive your way through unique bosses and swarms of enemies in this Galaga inspired arcade shooter where the fate of a galaxy rests in your hands.
Why similar: Arcade 24.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Shooter 20.8%, Casual 18.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%
Color Connect is a fun puzzle game where you connect dots of the same color to score points!
Why similar: Arcade 33.8%, Roguelite 30.7%, Casual 27.8%, 2D 6%, Singleplayer 1.6%
Blast off for a retro shoot’em up experience filled with clever twists and secrets!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Side Scroller 20.2%, Arcade 20.1%, Shooter 19.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%
The Adventure of Ninomae Ina'nis is a vertical shoot 'em up game where you control Ninomae Ina'nis from Hololive Myth and her companion AO-chan.
Why similar: Arcade 25.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Shooter 22%, Casual 21.6%, 2D 4.3%
Gun Crazy is a fast paced and hectic arcade style action shoot em’ up sporting old school pixel art and a retro sound track.
Why similar: Aliens 17.4%, Arcade 17%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Shooter 15.4%, Side Scroller 9.1%
This book contains several of tamazusa's small-scale STG works, mainly game jam works.
Why similar: Arcade 25.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Shooter 21%, Side Scroller 12%, Casual 6%
A twin stick shooter without the twin stick, Gunlocked is a sci-fi action roguelike about careful positioning and upgrade selection. Manage unique targeting systems across multiple weapons and upgrades, as you battle legions of alien ships, and then do it all over again!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Aliens 19.5%, Roguelite 17.6%, Arcade 16.9%, Shooter 13.3%
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 25.6%, Arcade 23.7%, Shooter 21.2%, Side Scroller 16.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%
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 24.6%, Aliens 21.1%, Arcade 19.8%, Shooter 17.7%, Side Scroller 15.7%
New Year Break is retro arcade game with animated characters, powerups and custom music. Collect bonuses and powerups and blast your way thru the 30 Levels into the New Year. Simple controls and retro arcade action. Collect all the powerups to stack powerups.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.3%, Shooter 22.1%, Arcade 22.1%, Casual 14%, 2D 4.8%
Survive endless waves, stack powerful upgrades, and create broken builds in this fast-paced 2D spaceship roguelike. Unlock permanent progression, experiment with different weapons and amulets, and push your limits against escalating enemy threats
Why similar: Aliens 31.9%, Arcade 23.6%, Casual 17.4%, Roguelite 14%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%
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 34.6%, Aliens 24.8%, Shooter 24.1%, Pixel Graphics 8%, 2D 5.7%
The world is under a frantic alien attack. Amidst the chaos and with the army virtually subdued, the deadliest and most inconsequential pair of specialists are called upon to do what must be done. Join the war hunting aliens around the world and in every way possible.
Why similar: Aliens 23.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Arcade 16.9%, Shooter 14.9%, Side Scroller 13.7%
Battle for Asciion is a classic horizontal shoot ’em up built entirely from real text characters. No sprites. No pixels. No images. Just pure ASCII action, massive bosses, weapon upgrades and retro arcade challenge.
Why similar: Arcade 20%, Shooter 17.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Aliens 14.4%, Side Scroller 13.5%
The Queen of the Cosmic Wartoads has been abducted by the Rigellian Slime Beasts, their deadliest foe, and turned into the most hideous thing imaginable: a human being! Traverse the Rygellian Time-Void, reach the Slime King's lair and dismantle their deathly machine with your Cosmic Tool Kit.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Arcade 20.2%, Shooter 20%, Aliens 18.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%
STDB! is a rogue-like game about hardcore mercenaries and space marines escaping from a very cozy planet filled with monsters, nuclear fire, viruses and pixelated violence.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Roguelite 16.6%, Aliens 15.8%, Arcade 14.3%, Shooter 12.4%
Bang bang! Shoot raining asteroids, dodge attacks of flying insects and battle against huge weird monsters! Gain exp, level up, pick perk and then rinse & repeat. Story? Nobody cares. If you are looking for a difficult and punishing game, don't leave without playing this one.
Why similar: Aliens 22.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Roguelite 18%, Arcade 17.6%, Shooter 11.3%
Call Sign is Magic Liner is an old school Shmup with a new twist. You can strategically draw lines and defeat your enemies.
Why similar: Arcade 25.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Casual 21.9%, Shooter 21.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%
DAR is an arcade-style single-screen shoot-em-up inspired by the classics, with some modern rogue-like twists! Pick your character, plot a course through the galaxy, grab upgrades and destroy the enemy! The ultimate goal? Saving the galaxy! Or just getting a really, really high score - your call.
Why similar: Aliens 20.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Arcade 17.1%, Roguelite 16.4%, Shooter 14.5%
Retro arcade classic, Defeat a million invaders from another dimension in this side scrolling shoot'em up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Arcade 17.5%, Shooter 17.4%, Aliens 16.7%, Casual 14.3%
Brace yourself for an intense bullet hell experience! Fight your way through challenging levels, defeat bosses, upgrade your weapon and get the highest score!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Aliens 23.7%, Arcade 20.2%, Shooter 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
Enter an ever changing, randomly generated galaxy and battle the Metal Swarm menace in this arcade style shoot 'em up. Blast through hordes of bugs, collect powerups and battle giant bosses as you harvest their power cores to upgrade your ship.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Arcade 29.6%, Aliens 28.3%, 2D 5.7%, Indie 4.1%
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 26.2%, Arcade 20.5%, Side Scroller 14.8%, Aliens 13.9%, Shooter 12.7%
Simple remake of Space Invaders adding destructions and physics
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28%, Arcade 26.1%, Aliens 25.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%, Casual 5.7%
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 28.6%, Arcade 23.3%, Side Scroller 22.3%, Shooter 11%, Casual 7.3%
Gray goo is a short retro arcade shooter with lots of upgrades. This game is about destroying goo in space and saving the universe.
Why similar: Casual 16.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Arcade 15.9%, Shooter 13.9%, Aliens 12.3%
Use the recoil of your guns to make it to get to the end of these saw blade-filled labyrinths! Turn lasers off, switch guns mid-level, and much more throughout 3 different biomes, each with their own new obstacles and levels to make a fun but rage-inducing experience!
Why similar: Arcade 31.3%, Shooter 26.6%, Casual 25%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, 2D 4.2%
The Japanese just love their famous German-inspired Baumkuchen cakes, and hungry invaders from across the universe have discovered these delicious treats too! Are you up to the challenge of protecting the precious desserts from waves of alien attacks? Save the cakes!!
Why similar: Aliens 26.9%, Casual 19.4%, Arcade 18.5%, Shooter 17%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%
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 25.3%, Aliens 21.6%, Arcade 18.7%, Shooter 18.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%
It's shoot-'em-up arcade action at its best! Use an incredible assortment of heavy artillery to blast away enemy tanks and planes, and fight your way to victory. What are you waiting for? Pull yourself up by your bootstraps and get into the action!
Why similar: Casual 39.8%, Arcade 34.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%
You are the Squad Killer! Blast through this retro arcade experience guns blazing! Hope you brought your reflexes because this pixel art massacre offers some good old hard core button mashing fun!
Why similar: Arcade 23.7%, Shooter 18.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Casual 17.5%, Side Scroller 11.6%
They came in peace, but messed with the wrong old man. Armed with a musket, 78 year old Murray Mendelson has single-handedly started an interstellar war. Shoot first and ask questions later in this endless fast paced arcade shooter. Use everything in Murray’s arsenal to keep the aliens off of his perfectly manicured lawn!
Why similar: Aliens 31.3%, Shooter 29.3%, Casual 21%, Arcade 12.6%, Indie 4.2%