60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Arcade, Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Singleplayer.
Take on powerful tanks and battleships with the best use of your fighter in this military themed vertical arcade shoot ‘em up by Toaplan! Summon friendly fighter planes to avoid emergencies and increase firepower. Now on PC with modern enhancements!
Twin Cobra
Blast battalions of tanks into smoking craters and conquer air and sea from the sky's fastest attack chopper! Toaplan's coin-op shooter Twin Cobra flies to PC with fresh features and quality-of-life updates!
Truxton
The ruthless Gidans invite you to an explosive space scramble! Head into the mighty Super Fighter and disintegrate your foes in all directions with various upgradeable weapons. Toaplan's no-frills vertical shooter Truxton speeds onto PC with new features and quality-of-life updates!
Blast battalions of tanks into smoking craters and conquer air and sea from the sky's fastest attack chopper! Toaplan's coin-op shooter Twin Cobra flies to PC with fresh features and quality-of-life updates!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, 1980s 16.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Arcade 8.2%, Military 8.2%
The ruthless Gidans invite you to an explosive space scramble! Head into the mighty Super Fighter and disintegrate your foes in all directions with various upgradeable weapons. Toaplan's no-frills vertical shooter Truxton speeds onto PC with new features and quality-of-life updates!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, 1980s 15.3%, Arcade 9%, Old School 8.2%
Blast through alien hordes as the finest cyborg mercenary in existence! To emerge victorious, you'll need to manage time and resources skillfully. Toaplan's run-and-gun smash-hit finally arrives on PC, reloaded with new features and quality-of-life extras!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, 1980s 15.3%, Arcade 7.9%, Old School 7.7%
The sequel to Toaplan’s shoot ‘em up masterpiece Truxton is a thrilling insane space action with an unforgiving difficulty level. Enjoy the visually stunning pixel graphics and vibrant music as you dodge the high-speed bullet rain and take on tough bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Arcade 9.6%, Top-Down 9.2%, Old School 9.1%
Grind Stormer, aka V・V, is a vertically scrolling manic shooter with gorgeous pixel art graphics and an upbeat FM soundtrack. Developed by an all-star team at the legendary Japanese studio Toaplan, known for their stellar shoot ‘em ups.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, Arcade 11.1%, Top-Down 8.5%, Linear 6.7%
A science fiction-themed vertically scrolling shoot 'em up game known for its stunning detailed pixel art, gigantic bosses, and a menacing difficulty. From the legendary studio Toaplan, this is quite possibly the most rock and roll shooting game of all time.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Top-Down Shooter 21.5%, Arcade 9.7%, Top-Down 9%, Linear 8.5%
Take off on a classic arcade journey with Tiger-Heli, Toaplan's pioneering vertical shooter that set the stage for an entire genre. Now available on PC with a host of modern upgrades!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.4%, Arcade 15.7%, 1980s 14.3%, Old School 8.5%, 2D 6.4%
Uncover the magic of Indian mythology, unique power-ups, and an enchanting soundtrack in this electrifying space showdown. Toaplan's vertical co-op shooter Vimana debuts on PC, offering accessible, action-packed gameplay and modern enhancements!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.2%, Arcade 14.5%, Old School 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%, Action 6.8%
Crisis Wing is 90's style vertically scrolling arcade shooter. Master 7 intense vertical stages, and take down massive bosses. Play solo or with a friend in local co-op. Get ready for pure, high-octane action.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Top-Down Shooter 23.3%, Arcade 9%, Linear 8.5%, Top-Down 8.5%
The Guardians, a secret society wielding the power of the Force, have readied their tanks and intend on crushing the aspirations of the Hammerbolt Empire!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Top-Down Shooter 22.7%, Military 12.8%, Arcade 11.6%, Top-Down 9.5%
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 28.1%, 1980s 19.4%, Arcade 12.8%, Old School 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%
Introducing FixEight, Toaplan's thrilling vertical run-and-gun game featuring eight peerless warriors with cutting-edge weapons. Embark on an exhilarating cosmic escapade with up to three players at once. Now on PC with modern extras!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.6%, Arcade 16.1%, Old School 9.3%, 2D 6.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%
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: 1980s 25.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Arcade 22.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, Action 7%
Experience the epic conclusion of Toaplan's legendary shooter series with Batsugun including the lauded Special version! Choose your favorite character and spaceship in this thrilling genre-defining bullet-hell action. Now on PC with modern enhancements!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.5%, Arcade 15.9%, Old School 9%, 2D 6.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%
Layer Section, the home console port of arcade game RayForce is back with new features and online ranking. Use the new lock-on laser function to defeat multiple enemies at once for a higher score in this gorgeous 2D vertical shooting game!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, Top-Down Shooter 26.6%, Arcade 13.5%, Top-Down 10.8%, Retro 6%
My steed rides, a celestial iron cavalryman soaring through the heavens. The swirling assault shooting that shakes the battlefield returns once more.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.6%, Military 16.7%, Arcade 14.3%, War 12.6%, Top-Down 10.7%
A vertical arcade shoot'em up with an inventive teleport system, lots of fast-blazing action and explosions, tons of boss fights, a risk/reward based score system and a proper challenge for both veteran and new players of the genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Top-Down Shooter 25.3%, Arcade 10.1%, Top-Down 9.4%, Old School 7.6%
Trigger-happy aliens are closing in! Only you can burn the invaders to a crisp with the ultimate starship: HELLFIRE! Discover Toaplan's first side-scrolling shooter, known for its stunning graphics and strategic gameplay. Now on PC with quality-of-life extras!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.4%, Arcade 18.1%, Retro 9.4%, Action 9.2%, Local Co-Op 7.9%
Get ready for classic shoot-'em-up action in Toaplan's Fire Shark, now on PC with modern updates. An evil and overwhelmingly powerful military force is about to take over not only a small country, but the whole world... Defeat the enemy and accept your place of honor!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.6%, Arcade 18.8%, Action 9.8%, Retro 9.3%, 2D 6.8%
For the very first time, highly acclaimed Japanese Arcade Shoot’em Ups - VASARA (2000) and VASARA 2 (2001) - are made available to the whole world via this package: VASARA COLLECTION!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Top-Down Shooter 24.5%, Arcade 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%, Retro 6.5%
Shoot from affar or get nibble away up-close and personal in a boss-rush, bullet-dodging revival of the 1982 Atari classic title, Yars' Revenge. Take on 60 unique enemy encounters alone or with a friend in local co-op.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, 1980s 14.4%, Arcade 9.4%, Top-Down 9.3%
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 35%, Arcade 15.5%, Old School 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%, Retro 6.4%
Blast bugs and chase high scores in this glorious revival of an old-school classic, all while jamming to a heart-pounding original score by Megan McDuffee. Play solo or tag in a friend for local co-op across 30 unique challenges or the endless arcade mode.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Top-Down Shooter 23.2%, Arcade 11.5%, 1980s 11.4%, Top-Down 9.5%
Prepare yourself for an insatiable rain of bullets, bombs, and beams in Crimzon Clover. Earn all the power-ups for an overpowered experience in the all new ARRANGE version.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.8%, Top-Down Shooter 21.9%, Arcade 18%, Top-Down 9%, Action 7.6%
Blast your way through enemy territory and level up your versatile arsenal of high-tech weapons in this handheld game style retro shmup!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, 1980s 19.7%, Retro 7.8%, Arcade 7.7%
In this arcade-style top-down shooter, originally released in 1988 for the Commodore Amiga, take on the role of members of a 4-man squad fighting through a treacherous jungle environment. Play with up to 4 player local co-op.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Military 12.5%, 1980s 10.5%, War 7.3%
An old arcade style 2d shmup.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Top-Down Shooter 25.9%, Arcade 11.5%, Top-Down 10.1%, Old School 8.4%
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 24.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Military 10.4%, Arcade 10.1%, War 9.9%
Cosmonator is an 'RPG-em-up': a hybrid of classic fast-paced top-down shoot-em-up action infused with deep character building elements. Build up your own unique alien-killing machine to avenge the destruction of planet Earth!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.4%, Top-Down Shooter 30.4%, Action 8.8%, Top-Down 8%, Old School 6.8%
Experience Toaplan's arcade shooter Flying Shark (AKA Sky Shark) on PC with the latest quality-of-life features. Ride through the skies as they burn in a rain of armor-piercing bullets! You have been chosen for the mission. Because you are the best pilot there is!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.3%, Arcade 23.2%, Action 11.9%, Retro 11.4%, 2D 7.9%
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 35.1%, 1980s 27.5%, Old School 8.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, Retro 7.6%
The Maze Contract is a single player retro action game with vector-style graphics. It takes a lot of inspiration from the 1980's shoot-em-up arcade games, but with added tactical elements and lots of upgrades for your ship and weapons.
Why similar: 1980s 27.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Top-Down Shooter 13%, Old School 11.9%, Arcade 10%
Pilot your helicopter to victory as your complete objectives, dodge missiles, and destroy your enemies. But don't forget to keep an eye on your fuel, ammunition, and health or you might not survive.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Military 11%, War 9%, Arcade 7.5%
How long can you survive the depths of space in this fresh revival of the classic arcade shooter, all while grooving to an original score by Megan McDuffee. Pilot solo or recruit a friend for local co-op across 30 unique challenges or the endless arcade mode.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, 1980s 14%, Arcade 9.7%, Old School 6.9%
TROID BLASTER 2 is a physics based asteroids tribute game, featuring: * Random Levels * Gachapon random generated pilots and ships * 30 weapon types to unlock * Physics based! * Hundreds of bite sized levels to play * A graveyard to bury and remember your fallen pilots
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Top-Down Shooter 21.9%, 1980s 13.6%, Arcade 12%, Top-Down 6.6%
"The last soldier" is a game where the player controls a soldier who is the sole survivor of his battalion. Into the game the player will find 6 game modes and 21 goals, where the player can shoot, paralyze enemies, steal war tanks, blow up enemy tanks, escape and more ...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, 1980s 20.4%, Top-Down Shooter 10.4%, Military 10.2%, War 9.8%
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 23.8%, Top-Down Shooter 22.4%, 1980s 16.2%, Top-Down 8.2%, Old School 7.4%
You are valiant space hero who is not as fortunate as those in the golden age of scrolling shooters who had infinite ammo. Instead you must absorb your enemies' weapons and retaliate!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Top-Down Shooter 27.1%, Arcade 11.1%, Top-Down 7.7%, Linear 6.7%
Retro style 2D vertical scrolling simple shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Top-Down Shooter 22.7%, 1980s 16%, Arcade 9.8%, Top-Down 9.6%
“SHOCK TROOPERS ”, the fan favorite 2D top-down view action shooting game released exclusively on NEOGEO MVS in 1997, returns to the battlefield on Steam!Progress through the battlefield, choosing the best routes and strategy!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35%, Arcade 26.8%, Action 14.6%, Retro 14.1%, 2D 9.5%
Save Earth from an invasion of intergalactic chickens! Finger-blistering arcade shooting action for one or two players.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Top-Down Shooter 20.1%, 1980s 13.6%, Arcade 13.2%, Action 7.2%
A PIONEER OF THE BULLET HELL GENRE BY TOAPLAN IS BACK!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, Arcade 15.1%, War 12.7%, Top-Down 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%
"Comet Soldier" is a 2D top-down view action shooting game. Advance through the battlefield and defeat the bosses that await.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, 1980s 16.7%, Military 13.2%, Arcade 7.6%
Cloud Cutter brings you classic arcade shoot ‘em up gameplay in top notch graphics. Enjoy intense fast-paced explosive action full of epic destruction, arcade style power-ups, lasers and of course huge multi-stage boss fights.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Top-Down Shooter 24.1%, Arcade 12.9%, Military 11%, Top-Down 9.9%
Uncover The Government's darkest secrets in this action packed top down shooter inspired by 80's action flicks of questionable quality.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Top-Down Shooter 24.4%, 1980s 12.5%, Top-Down 7.7%, Linear 7.4%
Embark on a dangerous investigation in Ultra Mission™, the latest game by Gumbo Machine™. As an agent of the Stellar Exchange Commission, you must traverse the 20 dizzying levels within Otto Labs, each littered with powerful automatons and questionable experiments. This is going to be a blast!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, 1980s 19.1%, Arcade 10%, Top-Down 9.2%
Raging Blasters is a vertical scroll shmup featuring high speed scrolling and the exhilaration of destruction.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37%, 1980s 15.1%, Local Co-Op 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Retro 8.3%
Take your chance and feel like 10 again.😊To start let's meet this retro cutie.🚀 River Rush is reminiscent of an old vertically scrolling shoot’em up games.🚀 If you remember them, it's time to catch up with nostalgia. Or your father's nostalgia.😉 Board in and have some fun.👨🚀
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, 1980s 24%, Arcade 9.9%, Old School 9.3%, Top-Down 8.1%
ZEROCRON is a straightforward, classical arcade Twin-Stick Shoot-Em-Up with a strong Commodore-Amiga-era feel. Blast asteroids and enemies to burning pixeldust!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, 1980s 14.7%, Arcade 9.5%, Old School 9.5%
Artificial intelligence threatens the galaxy. Buckle up and fight computing power with the only power that counts: FIREPOWER! Experience Toaplan's brain-melting Slap Fight (AKA Alcon) with its gauge-based power-ups and strategic gameplay. Now on PC with the latest features!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45%, Arcade 23.1%, Action 12.2%, Retro 11.2%, 2D 8.1%
This is a retro barrage flying shooting game. Drive a space fighter plane, shuttle between planets and space stations, and use powerful firepower to destroy enemy space battleships! !
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, 1980s 15%, Arcade 9.7%, War 8.7%
Another version of the classic Asteroids game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Top-Down Shooter 24.6%, Arcade 14.1%, Top-Down 8.8%, Old School 8.6%
In the vast depths of space, lies a man with a dark past. Setting himself apart from that old life, and seeking justice against wrongdoing instead of being the cause of it, Captain Righteous uses the Freedom Fighter, his trusty space fighter to search for and combat the evil Captain Buster!
Why similar: 1980s 22.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Arcade 10.8%, Old School 10.2%
Time to bug out and blast back in this arcade shooter packed with waves of insects and UFOs. Fight through 50 challenging stages, grab power-ups, and chase the high score.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, 1980s 16.3%, Arcade 10.8%, Top-Down 7.6%
Astro Fighters is a tough old school vertical scrolling bullet hell shooter designed to test your skills with non-stop arcade style action. Fight against large bosses at the end of every level and compete for the high score across 4 difficulty modes to be the best fighter pilot in the game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Arcade 10.5%, Top-Down 9.2%, War 8.4%
Synth-wave styled physics based 2D puzzle shooter filled with nods to the golden era of classic arcade games. Think upside down Peggle crossed with Space Invaders and enemies crafted from the blended remains 70's, and 80’s gaming.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.6%, 1980s 21.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Old School 8.7%, Top-Down 6.7%
