60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Singleplayer, Action, Shooter, 2D.
Retro 2D side-scrolling shooter with pixel art. Control a penguin (Laser), a fish (Firebreath), and a human (Railgun) to achieve a high score!
Frikin the Laser Shark
A 2D bullet hell platform shooter where you play as a normal shark...with a laser strapped to his head. Battle through worlds to defeat the dastardly denizens of the deep lead by the mean mustachio'd menace himself!
AWAGAME
Explore the world's oceans with a sea turtle that has the ability to inflate bubbles! Bubbles can be used as bullets or shields. But be careful not to over-inflate the bubbles and suffocate! Watch your timing and jump out of the water to breathe. Turtles are lung-breathers.
A 2D bullet hell platform shooter where you play as a normal shark...with a laser strapped to his head. Battle through worlds to defeat the dastardly denizens of the deep lead by the mean mustachio'd menace himself!
Why similar: Underwater 38.7% ★, Bullet Hell 29.2%, Shooter 14%, Action 7.2%, 2D 4.4%
Explore the world's oceans with a sea turtle that has the ability to inflate bubbles! Bubbles can be used as bullets or shields. But be careful not to over-inflate the bubbles and suffocate! Watch your timing and jump out of the water to breathe. Turtles are lung-breathers.
Why similar: Underwater 38.6% ★, Side Scroller 32.8%, Shooter 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%, Action 5.3%
It's a bullet-hell spaceship shooter. Can you survive the battlefield? Let's prove your shooting skills!
Why similar: Side Scroller 25.8%, Bullet Hell 22.5%, Shooter 12.2%, Score Attack 10.8%, 1980s 9.9%
A single-stick arcade shoot 'em up inspired by the golden years of retro gaming. Blast to the synthwave beat to combine powerups and destroy waves of invaders. Complete missions, compete on leaderboards, discover secrets, and unlock over 80 unique ships from every era of gaming.
Why similar: Side Scroller 26.8%, Bullet Hell 23.1%, Score Attack 16.4%, Shooter 10.2%, 1980s 7.8%
Cute marimo take down waves of invading alien species in this side-scrolling shooter! A 2.5D shooting game that blends classic side-scrolling action with strategic depth-based combat. Target priority and strategy are the keys to achieving high scores!
Why similar: Underwater 28.1% ★, Side Scroller 25.7%, Shooter 14%, Score Attack 13.8%, Destruction 10.2%
Space Mash is a bullet-hell shooter in the retro style of the earliest arcade games. To help beginners, older players and those with a motor impairment, there are five levels of slow-down that can be activated at any time during game play.
Why similar: Side Scroller 31.3%, Bullet Hell 25.9%, Shooter 13%, Score Attack 5.7%, 1980s 5.3%
A fast-paced, side-scrolling retro shooter where you play as “Blit" on a mission to rescue orb pods. Blast enemy swarms and face off against bosses in this bullet-hell shoot 'em up. Earn power-ups and get ready for fluid arcade action in a stylish world with an 80s synthwave soundtrack.
Why similar: Side Scroller 25.9%, Bullet Hell 24.2%, 1980s 14.4%, Score Attack 12.3%, Shooter 8.4%
Explosive, balls-to-the-wall bullet hell shooter with novel shooting mechanics (and surreal comedy)
Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.1%, Side Scroller 20.2%, Shooter 12.6%, Score Attack 11.2%, Destruction 9.2%
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: Side Scroller 30.3%, Bullet Hell 26.8%, Shooter 14.5%, Score Attack 8.6%, 1980s 7.5%
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 31.4%, Bullet Hell 27.7%, Shooter 15.1%, 1980s 7.8%, Action 5.3%
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: Side Scroller 32.6%, Bullet Hell 27.4%, Shooter 14.2%, 1980s 6.8%, Destruction 6.7%
Shoot the harpoon and pull the enemies! Pull them in close and defeat for a higher score. For beginners, collect sweets instead of beeing attacked. You can enjoy retro and kawaii pixelarts, and deep game mechanics.
Why similar: Side Scroller 26.2%, Bullet Hell 23.6%, Shooter 14.1%, Score Attack 12.3%, 1980s 7.9%
In this game, we embody an extremely angry rat that must defend itself from sewer monsters to survive. We have plenty of weapons available to achieve this.
Why similar: Side Scroller 41.9%, Shooter 23.9%, Action 16.2%, Retro 9.4%, 2D 7.5%
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: Side Scroller 26.6%, Bullet Hell 25.1%, Shooter 11.3%, Score Attack 7.6%, 1980s 7.4%
Play as Gawr Gura in this 2D-platformer Hololive Fan game! Jump and dash your way through 3 hand crafted levels and collect hidden shrimp in this vibrant, pixel-art environment.
Why similar: Side Scroller 34.8%, Underwater 28.5% ★, Action 9.1%, Score Attack 8.1%, 2D 6.5%
Go through a world where every living being is a slime and take down the slime dictator in this 2D side-scrolling action game. Discover the secrets of a world no more on your journey.
Why similar: Side Scroller 42%, Bullet Hell 32.2%, Action 11.2%, 2D 6.3%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%
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: Side Scroller 24.9%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Shooter 14.3%, 1980s 12%, Retro 8.4%
"Explosive Shooting Star Beetle" is an exhilarating bullet-hell shooter where you aim for explosive cherry chains. Collect as many cherries as you can to create massive combos! The game features both a single-player mode and an online multiplayer mode. Enjoy your favorite mode and have a blast!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.1%, Shooter 18.5%, 1980s 13.7%, Action 11.6%, Score Attack 10.1%
In this adventure, Your siblings are being controlled and calling themselves "The revengers of Millonaire Bunny" approaching with the mission of steal the Blaster Power from Gunner Bunny and the new protagonist Imitator Bunny.
Why similar: Side Scroller 31.2%, Bullet Hell 26.7%, Shooter 18.9%, Action 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%
It's a side-view scroll shooter. It's a game in which you control your own aircraft and shoot down enemy aircraft. There are 21 different types of weapons to attack, and if you accumulate 3 gauges on the UI, each selected weapon will be available for a certain amount of time.
Why similar: Side Scroller 44.7%, Bullet Hell 22.5%, Shooter 20.4%, Action 10.4%, Indie 1.4%
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 39.6%, Bullet Hell 32.1%, Shooter 15.7%, Action 6.8%, Pixel Graphics 2%
Survive the ocean by feeding on smaller fish, dodging predators, and defeating the shark!
Why similar: Underwater 44% ★, Score Attack 14.8%, 1980s 11.2%, Retro 10%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%
Shoot your enemies! Acquire items! Fight Geometrical Bosses! In this exciting 2D bullet hell shooter, you will fight through infinite hordes of enemies, gather game changing items, and face off against vicious bosses!
Why similar: Side Scroller 40.8%, Bullet Hell 33.2%, Shooter 16.3%, 2D 4.3%, Action 3.6%
Aggrolotls is a top-down arena roguelike where you play as tiny axolotls and must evolve into a swarm that can take on powerful creatures from the sea. Level up and choose from upgrades that make each round feel unique.
Why similar: Underwater 33.8% ★, Bullet Hell 32.2%, Action 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%, Retro 6.4%
Why play shoot 'em ups one ship at a time? Launch them all at once! Unleash an entire armada of ships in Shoot 1UP!
Why similar: Side Scroller 28.3%, Bullet Hell 24.3%, Score Attack 13.7%, Shooter 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%
MOON MAN: THE GAME is a 2d platformer shooter. In this game you will find many different worlds and weapons to use. The game is inspired by a certain someone.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.1%, Side Scroller 20.8%, Underwater 16.1% ★, Shooter 12.5%, 1980s 10.9%
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 32.4%, Bullet Hell 27.6%, Shooter 13.6%, 1980s 8%, Action 6.1%
Orion Shooter is an easy-to-play side-scrolling shooter game created with the desire to "liven up our hometown, Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture!" We hope you enjoy the local feel that permeates the game.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 44.1%, Shooter 21.5%, Score Attack 17.7%, Action 12.5%, Indie 3.1%
Particle Storm is challenging 2D run n gun blending bullet hell and shmup mechanics with striking pixel art, nonstop action, and an energetic soundtrack.
Why similar: Side Scroller 31.4%, Bullet Hell 31%, Score Attack 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%, Action 6.9%
ZAXTRON EXPLUS is a fast-paced 1980s-style SHMUP/STG with bright graphics, challenging bosses and loads of secrets to find!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.9%, Shooter 22.1%, 1980s 19.9%, Action 14.9%, 2D 7.2%
Side-scrolling bullet hell shooter: ‘The Adventure of the Little Girl in the Red Hood and Little Bird Companion in a World of Swords and Magic!’ If you can read the enemy attacks and dodge the ones you should avoid, it might be surprisingly straightforward (All dodging them is perfectly fine too).
Why similar: Side Scroller 47%, Bullet Hell 33.9%, Action 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%
Defend the Little Spaceman Dudes from aliens! Blast waves of Alien Abductors and UFOs across 50 challenging levels in this fast-paced ’80s-style arcade space shooter.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.6%, Side Scroller 23.5%, Shooter 15%, 1980s 12.8%, Retro 7.5%
“Queen of Seas” is a casual platformer game. The game theme is about Yemanjá, the Queen of Seas in afro-brazilian religion. You play as a fisherman’s son, that need to dive deep and deliver offerings to the Queen of Seas poof his family’s faith.
Why similar: Underwater 39.5% ★, Side Scroller 22.5%, 1980s 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%, Score Attack 6.5%
Cotton Reboot! is a completely remastered version of Cotton.Fantastic Night Dreams, the originator of the witchy shooting game released 30 years ago, with new features and the latest visual design.
Why similar: Side Scroller 28.5%, Bullet Hell 28.1%, Shooter 17.2%, Action 8%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%
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 33.3%, 1980s 17.5%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Shooter 11.8%, Action 10.8%
This game is a side-scrolling 2D action shooting game created with dot pictures. Control the main character, Pumpkin Head, as he runs through various stages such as the sea and the desert while battling the slime army!
Why similar: Side Scroller 46.5%, Shooter 19.8%, Score Attack 11.3%, Action 9.5%, 2D 6.2%
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: Side Scroller 30.7%, Bullet Hell 21%, Shooter 12.6%, 1980s 10.8%, Retro 8%
Experience chaos in this remastered, hyper-stylized roguelite. As bounty hunter Black Paradox, travel through space to defeat the Hellraisers – now with enhanced pixel art, rebalanced gameplay, and an intense endless mode.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.1%, Side Scroller 23.5%, Shooter 14.9%, 1980s 12.7%, Action 6.4%
This game is a side-scrolling action game where you control a whale to avoid marine plastic waste. Players take control of the whale. Clicking the mouse button makes the whale ascend, and releasing it makes the whale descend.
Why similar: Underwater 30.1% ★, Side Scroller 27.7%, Bullet Hell 24.1%, Action 7.2%, Score Attack 5.5%
Offendron Warrior is a retro arcade that combines shooting and defense. Your objective is saving Offendron civilians in the planets from the group of enemies, who are trying to spread a virus that turns Offendrons into mindless killing machines and eventually destroy the whole planet.
Why similar: Side Scroller 28.4%, Bullet Hell 24.6%, Shooter 13.4%, 1980s 11.2%, Retro 5.6%
This is the story of Junichi Kato after he reached the top of the world. On December 31st, New Year's Eve, Junichi is suddenly captured, and when he wakes up, he finds himself there... The world of 200 years later and the true identity of the Katroid are revealed. Save the world with your friends!
Why similar: Side Scroller 35.7%, Bullet Hell 26.7%, Shooter 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%, Action 7.7%
About：It is an old school game collection with ten different types of mini-games.The story tells of a series of wars that took place on the island
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.3%, Side Scroller 23.5%, Shooter 18.5%, Action 11.6%, 1980s 8.4%
Due to an experiment failure, a machine explodes and causes all humans to turn into bunnies. The protagonist, Gunner Bunny, must investigate and find out who is behind this matter, and the disappearance of his wife, Fire Lily!
Why similar: Side Scroller 31.8%, Bullet Hell 27.9%, Shooter 18.7%, Action 8%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%
Vertical Scrolling 2D Shooting Game Created by Shooting Game Builder
Why similar: Bullet Hell 50.8%, Shooter 24.9%, Action 12.8%, 2D 8.6%, Indie 1.8%
A fast-paced retro shoot-'em-up featuring evolving weapons, intense arcade combat and massive bosses — from one-man studio Psychotic Psoftware.
Why similar: Side Scroller 31.3%, Bullet Hell 22.7%, Shooter 13.8%, Action 9%, Retro 8.1%
Embark on a thrilling journey as a space mercenary! Customize your ships with powerful weapons and modules, choose contracts and destinations, and battle enemy fleets and epic bosses. Your decisions shape the universe around you, so forge your path in this action-packed space shooter!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.1%, Side Scroller 28.7%, Shooter 17.3%, Action 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 6%
Fly with a fart! Defeat the enemy with a fart! Save Japan!？ Attack and jump are integrated, and you can play with just two buttons! 2D action shooting with easy controls!
Why similar: Side Scroller 48.7%, Shooter 26.9%, Action 11.7%, 2D 9.1%, Indie 2.7%
The year is 1989. 12 years have passed since the Gogoh Army’s invasion of Earth. Exposure to alien technology during the war enabled Earth’s own technologies to take massive leaps forward. International conflict that was previously rife in the history of mankind fell to an all-time low, and the Earth Federation was established as a...
Why similar: Side Scroller 27.4%, Bullet Hell 27%, Shooter 12%, 1980s 10%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%
classical horizontal scroll 2D Shmup
Why similar: Side Scroller 27.8%, Destruction 14.7%, Score Attack 12.5%, Shooter 12.5%, Bullet Hell 8.6%
In Autogiro, a fast-paced, side-scrolling shooter, you take control of a sophisticated helicopter and set off on a mission where your survival depends on your accuracy, quick thinking, and strategy!
Why similar: Side Scroller 37.4%, Shooter 20.6%, 1980s 14.4%, Score Attack 9.3%, Action 9%
Execute intense space battle operations from side, and top view. Face tough enemies along your way, destroy guardians and generators. Dodge traps. Keep focus on targets. Think fast. Overcome the chaos. Join now and become an alpha centauri pilot. Bonus: retro like endless space shooter mini game.
Why similar: Side Scroller 31.8%, Bullet Hell 31.3%, Score Attack 17.2%, Shooter 14.5%, Action 2.3%
This book contains several of tamazusa's small-scale STG works, mainly game jam works.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.1%, Side Scroller 25.5%, Shooter 19.6%, Action 14%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%
Play as a bear diving underwater to explore the ocean’s depths. Collect shells, plants, treasures, and other valuable items from the underwater world. Use your finds to upgrade your gear, allowing you to dive deeper. The deeper you go, the more secrets and hidden places you can discover.
Why similar: Underwater 58.9% ★, Side Scroller 22.1%, Action 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 4.2%, 2D 4.1%
Lead the vegetable revolution alone or with a friend in the side-scrolling shoot ‘em up Rutabaga Desert Storm! Take down wave after wave of enemies, dodge their projectiles, and grab power-ups to boost your destruction! Can you defeat the oppressive humans and free the proletariat vegetable masses?
Why similar: Side Scroller 31.9%, Bullet Hell 22.6%, Score Attack 14.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%, Action 6.9%
Up for some retro arcade action? Extra weapons, upgrades, smart bombs etc are your favorite tools? Then this great arcade clone is for you! Survive waves of evil creatures in this fantastic, fast paced side scroller. If you like games like Defender, Data Storm or Drop Zone, you will LOVE Fairy Fire!
Why similar: Side Scroller 28.1%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Shooter 15.3%, Score Attack 8.7%, Retro 7.3%
The Zanac battle, which was supposed to have ended, was not over. To suppress the reactivated organic intelligence, Zanac takes flight once again!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.5%, Shooter 19.5%, 1980s 13.7%, Action 13.1%, Score Attack 8.1%
Kick the crap out of them! Side-scrolling bullet-hell shooter.
Why similar: Side Scroller 47%, Shooter 26%, Action 17.3%, 2D 8.5%, Singleplayer 1.2%
When terrorism threatens the world there is no need to send a bunch of iconic movie heroes back from the '80s. One under-funded over-powered mercenary is all that's needed to save the world in this epic run 'n' gun destruction-fest of a homage to Broforce!
Why similar: Side Scroller 23.8%, Destruction 14.2%, Shooter 13.8%, 1980s 11.7%, Gore 8.3%
Let's follow the flow and head to our friends!It's a never-ending side-scrolling relaxing action game where you push buttons and keys to little swim, recover strength, and head to fellow jellyfish while go with the flow of the sea.
Why similar: Underwater 53.3% ★, Side Scroller 36.8%, 2D 7.8%, Indie 1.4%, Singleplayer 0.7%
