Games Like Turbo Light Rush

Collect riches, fight monsters, unlock secrets and balance the task for which you have been chosen, saving humanity from an evil Saurian alien species by participating in a single player, fast paced, top down, permadeath, looter shooting, retro style game of Battle Ball.

Why similar: Looter Shooter 30.2% ★, Collectathon 19.1%, 1980s 13.7%, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 10.2%

A modern tribute to arcade legends! This shoot'em up arcade game revives the classics after 45 years with fresh graphics and innovative gameplay. Become a part of Space Ranges Inc. Join now! Get the high score!

Why similar: Looter Shooter 36.6% ★, 1980s 16.4%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 11.4%, Futuristic 6.1%

Evasion from Cluster 42, an arcade spaceshooter for 1 or 2 players with 3D GFX and a Background Story. Play every level from top down view or from side view. You'll get a different view and a different experience that way for each level!

Why similar: Looter Shooter 32.1% ★, Side Scroller 14.7%, 1980s 13.5%, Shooter 10.8%, Arcade 9.9%

You are a man with a mission: shoot to the aliens that are trying to take over the world and rescue your little town "the powerful candle" Side scrolling platform game, similar to "Metal Slug", single player, offline, many checkpoints and varied levels!

Why similar: Looter Shooter 30.6% ★, Side Scroller 16.6%, 2D Platformer 12.1%, Psychedelic 12%, Shooter 10.7%

A classic arkanoid game now with 3D graphics and vivid effects! Hit the ball with the platform and try to destroy all the objects on the screen!

Why similar: Looter Shooter 48.1% ★, Side Scroller 28.2%, Arcade 14.2%, 3D 5%, Colorful 4.4%

Sun Rush is a third person arcade shooter in which you fight off alien invaders. Use the elements fire, water and oil wisely to kill your enemies effectively.

Why similar: Looter Shooter 35.3% ★, Collectathon 20.7%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 11.5%, Action 5.5%

A brutally difficult arcade game about a cute and greedy bubble that's trapped inside a cave. Can you guide it out while collecting as many coins as you can?

Why similar: Collectathon 30.2%, Side Scroller 22.7%, 1980s 17%, Arcade 16.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%

Splood is a side-view game where the player controls a little sorceress, using her staff she shoots clots of paint, which pushes her off and flies between platforms, passing level after level.

Why similar: Side Scroller 30.7%, 2D Platformer 17.9%, Shooter 15.5%, Arcade 12.9%, 1980s 10.8%

Moonless is a challenging side-scrolling platformer in the style of classic arcade games of the 1980s, where you control a helpless astronaut who has been left stranded on the moon, and now has to face an invading alien force to earn a chance to go home.

Why similar: 1980s 19.9%, Side Scroller 15.5%, 2D Platformer 13.1%, Arcade 11.4%, Shooter 8.1%

Serious Breakdown is a platformer, in the role of a robot, you need to clean up the levels as much as possible and get the necessary parts. Learn to dodge or kill enemies. At the end of the path, you will need to defeat the main villain of this universe.

Why similar: Side Scroller 32.8%, 2D Platformer 19.4%, 1980s 15%, Arcade 14.7%, Action 7.9%

Retro arcade shooter inspired by classic 80's games Fast-paced side-scrolling shoot ’em up with looping battlefields, relentless enemy waves, tactical shields, power-ups and hyperspace jumps

Why similar: Side Scroller 24.2%, 1980s 23.8%, Arcade 15.3%, Shooter 10.8%, Action 9.5%

Progress through short levels to face enemies and final bosses to save your life. Win and you'll level up, fail and you'll level down. The whole galaxy depends on you!.

Why similar: Looter Shooter 39.7% ★, Shooter 15.2%, Arcade 14.1%, Action 7%, Space 6.8%

Salamander III is the newest addition to the Gradius series, a legendary pioneer in the side-scrolling shooter genre, and comes with the original arcade versions of the previous games.

Why similar: Arcade 21.5%, 1980s 20.6%, Shooter 18.2%, 2D Platformer 12.5%, Action 8.6%

Duckster doesn't give a crap about any one or any thing.

Why similar: Collectathon 26.6%, 1980s 23.6%, Psychedelic 16.2%, Arcade 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 6%

The sinister Dr. Voo Doom has kidnapped the Princess of Ririland and incited a civil war! It's up to repairman extraordinaire, Jack and his boomerang hat to save her and restore peace! Jump through 20+ huge levels, collecting Crystals, Stars and more! Can you save Ririland?

Why similar: Collectathon 27.1%, Side Scroller 23.1%, 1980s 15%, 2D Platformer 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%

2D pixel art platform game with multiple worlds. High difficulty with a reward system that allows you to unlock game content as you progress, and an online leaderboard lets you compare your score with those of the community.

Why similar: Collectathon 29.9%, Side Scroller 19.9%, Arcade 15.8%, Action 12.6%, 2D Platformer 12.2%

Master a modular arsenal and survive a biomechanical nightmare in this intense cinematic shmup. Face grotesque aberrations, unlock achievements, and conquer the hardcore mode. The first level of an expanding saga!

Why similar: Side Scroller 24.4%, 2D Platformer 13.5%, Shooter 12.9%, 1980s 11.3%, Arcade 10.4%

There isn't anything better than punching things in 8-bit that will end up leaving you with RAW FISTS! *Warning, this game contains old school difficulty* (Blowing in the cartridge is not required.)

Why similar: Side Scroller 17.3%, Arcade 15.9%, Shooter 15.4%, 1980s 14.4%, 2D Platformer 14.3%

Join Loki in a vibrant 2D action-platformer as he rescues his friends from the dastardly Dr. A. Migdala! Explore colourful worlds, collect treasures, and uncover secrets in a side-scrolling adventure packed with lovable characters, hilarious moments, and epic platforming fun!

Why similar: Collectathon 37.8%, Side Scroller 25.4%, 2D Platformer 17.9%, Action 7.3%, Colorful 7.1%

Brave Soldier: Invasion Of Cyborgs is a pixel art platform game with a lot of action. Help the soldier save the world from the Cyborg Invasion! Good Luck!

Why similar: Side Scroller 20.7%, 1980s 16.5%, Arcade 14.3%, Shooter 14.2%, 2D Platformer 13%

Infinite Game Cartridge Collection is a dynamic collection showcasing a growing array of small games born from game jams, unreleased projects, demos, and experimental creations.

Why similar: Collectathon 21.6%, Arcade 15.8%, Side Scroller 15.1%, Shooter 13.2%, 2D Platformer 12.4%

SFERA - Action platformer. A mix of 3D and retro 2D graphics. You are an assassin for the SFERA corporation. You are tasked with destroying a gang of robots.

Why similar: Side Scroller 21.9%, Shooter 17.1%, 2D Platformer 16.3%, Futuristic 9%, Action 7.6%

Alone on Mars is a 2D survival shooter on Mars. The gameplay is a platformer with a mixture of sandbox and Tower Defense.

Why similar: Looter Shooter 31.5% ★, Side Scroller 17.3%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 12.3%, 2D Platformer 12.3%

You may think that this is nonsense, but the more I talk, the better you will be able to understand me.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 22.5%, Side Scroller 21%, Arcade 18.9%, Futuristic 8.5%, 2D 8%

FANTASTICO is the long awaited sequel to the 1983-style smash arcade hit Donut Dodo. The goofy bird returns to treat Dodo Junior to a whirlwind day at the funfair!

Why similar: 1980s 27%, Collectathon 25.3%, Arcade 17.7%, 2D Platformer 14.7%, Action 6%

An adorable, fantastic, poppy, and slightly bizarre 2D side-scrolling shooter game! Conquer all 5 stages in order to bring back spring to the island of Esideci!

Why similar: Side Scroller 29.9%, Shooter 21.2%, Psychedelic 18.4%, Action 13%, Colorful 6.3%

Code Arcturus is a retro inspired arcade-style action platformer, with aliens, robots, spikes, explosions, and lots of coins. Blast your way through levels, compete for the fastest times on the leaderboards in Speedrun mode, or put your skills to the ultimate test in Nerfed mode

Why similar: Side Scroller 19.1%, Shooter 13.8%, Arcade 12.9%, 2D Platformer 11.8%, Space 7.9%

The Ultimate Speedrun Platformer!! On to an adventure to rescue Momo-chan!

Why similar: Side Scroller 20%, 2D Platformer 19.1%, Arcade 18.4%, 1980s 14.7%, Action 12.3%

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 40%, 2D Platformer 23%, Arcade 19.1%, 2D 6.1%, Pixel Graphics 6%

FULL-THROTTLE STG "ACCELERATE ZONE". This is an action shooting game where the faster you go, the better your strategy. It's okay to take your time and go at your own pace.

Why similar: Side Scroller 21.3%, Arcade 19.6%, Shooter 18.1%, 2D Platformer 16.3%, Action 12.6%

A stylish pixel-art platformer with a thumping chip-tune sound track. Perfect for quick and short bites of run and jump gaming action. Taking you back to the retro days in a modern way.

Why similar: 1980s 28.4%, 2D Platformer 14%, Arcade 13.4%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Shooter 9.9%

Stand still and shoot in slow motion, walk and time returns to normal. Perfect shots and correct timings are what you're looking for in Fallen Guns.

Why similar: Looter Shooter 50.7% ★, Shooter 16.3%, 1980s 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%, Action 6.8%

An adorable simple platformer pure-ly for beginner gamers and anyone that loves cats.

Why similar: Collectathon 28%, Side Scroller 22.1%, 1980s 18.7%, 2D Platformer 15.5%, Colorful 6%

Space Runaway, a compelling intergalactic journey soaked in bullet hell. Enemy vessels, lasers and larger than life bosses coming at you full speed in a 16-bit authentic arcade experience like no other.

Why similar: Side Scroller 28.2%, 1980s 25.9%, Arcade 17.5%, Action 11.8%, Space 6%

Wave Jumper is a 80's Synthwave platformer aimed at keeping momentum high and decisions quick.

Why similar: 1980s 29.4%, 2D Platformer 16.9%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Arcade 13.8%, Colorful 9.8%

Telly the TV is a throwback action/adventure platformer with a 1-bit style. You'll explore six themed worlds while collecting Remote Control Keys in a scavenger hunt gone wild. Can you defeat the baddies of TV Kingdom and restore the airwaves?

Why similar: Collectathon 30.1%, Side Scroller 23.3%, 2D Platformer 16.5%, 1980s 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%

Rotate, aim and shoot in zero gravity space. "∀stround" is a zero-gravity shooting action game in which the screen rotates according to the character's direction. Survive against attacking creatures on a space station where gravity suddenly disappears.

Why similar: Shooter 25.6%, Side Scroller 20.6%, Space 14.7%, Action 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%

Sidescrolling Shoot’em’up that will transport you back into the 90s (and space).

Why similar: Side Scroller 21.8%, 1980s 17.9%, Shooter 12.7%, Psychedelic 11.4%, Arcade 11.1%

Mister Semmel is a 2D platformer in which precision and speed are required. Can you manage to pass each level within the given time? Can you beat your own records?

Why similar: Side Scroller 36.6%, 2D Platformer 21%, 1980s 20.5%, Action 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 6%

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: Side Scroller 26.4%, Shooter 16%, Arcade 13.8%, 1980s 12.4%, Space 7.2%

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: Side Scroller 27%, 1980s 17.4%, Arcade 15.1%, Shooter 12.3%, Action 7%

Arena PVP Multiplayer with up to 8 Players, pure mayhem, kill and collect famous death coins to unlock and equip up your characters with famous accessories and power-ups on 9 levels and counting.

Why similar: Looter Shooter 33.1% ★, Collectathon 18.8%, 2D Platformer 11.4%, Psychedelic 11.2%, Shooter 9.4%

The Angry Video Game Nerd is back in 8-bits! Battle through frantic platforming levels, defeat classic AVGN bosses, and save all of gaming, or test your skills in Endless Challenge mode!

Why similar: Side Scroller 32.9%, 2D Platformer 19.2%, Arcade 15.5%, 1980s 13.9%, Action 8%

GalaxIverse is a top down fast paced vertical blastathon, Battle Fleets and formations of aliens with the occasional boss thrown in for good luck.

Why similar: Looter Shooter 35.9% ★, Shooter 16.7%, 1980s 13.8%, Arcade 12.2%, Action 6%

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 29.1%, Shooter 20.5%, Action 12.3%, Arcade 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%

Hero and A Wicked Man is a game about Hero, who goes on an adventure to stop the evil Dr. Wicked. The core mechanics are shooting and platforming. Adventuring through each level and collecting more ammo gives the player an incentive to explore.

Why similar: Side Scroller 35.3%, 2D Platformer 20.5%, Shooter 19.1%, Action 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%

You are a bear, a PostBear, the best one! And you have an important mission, deliver a King's letter to the neighbor kingdom!

Why similar: 1980s 24%, 2D Platformer 18.8%, Side Scroller 15.7%, Collectathon 14.6%, Arcade 8.2%

Freddy's daughter has been kidnapped by an evil dragon. To rescue her, he must cross the entire kingdom taking some ingredients with which to make a magic potion, but it won't be easy, they must be collected in a specific order and Freddy will have to overcome the dangers he finds in his path.

Why similar: Side Scroller 25.2%, Arcade 20.1%, 1980s 20%, 2D Platformer 18.3%, Action 5.8%

Emery is a feature rich, fast paced and gameplay focused 2D platformer! Players are able to create their very own Emery class charge bot, and explore mysterious worlds in their search to find and recharge other lost bots!

Why similar: Collectathon 24%, Side Scroller 18.6%, 2D Platformer 13.2%, Arcade 12.4%, Robots 7.9%

Be a spiderbot, crawl around on walls and ceilings, dig and drill, make critters go splat, find the exit.

Why similar: Side Scroller 33.9%, 2D Platformer 19.8%, Arcade 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%, Action 6.4%

キャラをじっくり育てながら広い世界を冒険する――。 そんなSTGがあってもいいじゃないか!! …というのがこのゲームのコンセプト。 ブレイクによって敵弾を消すことができ、 レベルと装備で強くなるので、STGが苦手な人でも凶悪弾幕ボスを間違いなく倒せるようになります!

Why similar: Collectathon 25.5%, Side Scroller 22.6%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Shooter 12.9%, Space 6%

Remission - Due to a Radioactive accident at the Hospital, Cancer cells have mutated into human form. It is up to You to save the city.

Why similar: Looter Shooter 58.9% ★, Shooter 21%, Action 13.5%, 3D 6.4%, Singleplayer 0.3%

キャラをじっくり育てながら広い世界を冒険する――。 そんなSTGがあってもいいじゃないか!! …というのがこのゲームのコンセプト。 「ルギッタ編」と比べシューティング寄りで、すべて束ねた火力はまさに一撃必殺。 大量の敵を次々に破壊していく爽快感をお楽しみ下さい!

Why similar: Collectathon 25.5%, Side Scroller 22.6%, 2D Platformer 14.2%, Shooter 12.9%, Space 6%

Stranded in the decaying space colony of the Reach after a catastrophic event known as necroevolution wipes out most of the population, you must navigate a dystopian nightmare. Craft, build, and fight to survive in this ruthless survival horror simulator.

Why similar: Looter Shooter 34.3% ★, Collectathon 22.3%, Shooter 12.7%, Robots 6.9%, Futuristic 6.9%

"Feeling tired of regular shooters?" “If you answered YES, then what are you waiting for?” “Reverse your thinking in this not-side-scrolling artillery shooting game, Steos!”

Why similar: 1980s 22.4%, Shooter 15.8%, 2D Platformer 15.4%, Arcade 13.2%, Space 6.9%

Holy cow, it’s all about the moooney! Run, jump and slide in this udderly moo-velous adventure to reclaim your fortunes from those sneaky Pig Pockets. Tough as nails and no continues! Are you up for the challenge?

Why similar: 1980s 24.3%, Side Scroller 23.4%, Arcade 18.7%, 2D Platformer 17%, Action 6.6%

Step into the paws of two brave shar-pei sisters on a daring mission through Stray City. This captivating 2D platformer whisks you away on an adventure with Penny and Lou as they strive to rescue their cherished toys and lend a helping paw to stray puppies in need.

Why similar: Collectathon 30.1%, Side Scroller 25.6%, 2D Platformer 16.4%, Arcade 13.2%, Action 4.6%

Greedy Pea is back in game! Dark dungeons, deadly traps, everything is green, a lot of gold everywhere!

Why similar: Collectathon 23.4%, Side Scroller 20.5%, 1980s 15.5%, 2D Platformer 13.4%, Arcade 11.9%

Hoboman is a 2D NES-style platformer with a unique Sci-fi story and wild characters. Play as Pluto the Voltran as you hop ships from planet to planet and collect geodes to get your life back!

Why similar: Collectathon 23.7%, Side Scroller 17.6%, 2D Platformer 17.6%, Space 8.4%, Futuristic 7.6%

This game is a 2D shooting action title focused solely on boss battles. You cannot attack on your own! Enemies fire both “red” and “blue” bullets. You must instantly identify the “blue” bullets, catch them, and fire them back. Can you defeat the monsters?

Why similar: Side Scroller 33.8%, Shooter 20.6%, 2D Platformer 14.9%, Action 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%