60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade, Local Co-Op, Action.
In Until the Last Plane 1942 you control two airplanes simultaneously. A short game that delivers a relaxed alternative to the usual shoot'em ups. Singleplayer or local co-op.
Sky Force Reloaded
Sky Force Reloaded is a classic shoot ‘em up experience packed in gorgeous visuals and excellent gameplay. Enjoy flashy explosions, beautiful scenery and massive bosses in single player or local cooperative modes.
Starexcess
Escape from a tyrant government and save the planet Shambala. Be the resistance! Starexcess is a retro-looking vertical shoot 'em up inspired by the 16-bit era. Take on enemy armies and dodge frenetic shots in this shoot 'em up for one or two players in a local ofline co-op.
Sky Force Reloaded is a classic shoot ‘em up experience packed in gorgeous visuals and excellent gameplay. Enjoy flashy explosions, beautiful scenery and massive bosses in single player or local cooperative modes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Local Co-Op 18.6%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Score Attack 9.8%, Local Multiplayer 9.8%
Escape from a tyrant government and save the planet Shambala. Be the resistance! Starexcess is a retro-looking vertical shoot 'em up inspired by the 16-bit era. Take on enemy armies and dodge frenetic shots in this shoot 'em up for one or two players in a local ofline co-op.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 19.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Local Multiplayer 12.8%, Score Attack 11.2%
The Aces of the Luftwaffe have returned! Dodge a hail of bullets and face their fearsome war machines in bombastic air battles and boss fights!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 16.8%, World War II 15.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Top-Down Shooter 14%, Local Multiplayer 11.4%
A topdown bullet hell game where you control a spaceship and fight waves of asteroids and enemy spaceships.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.9%, Score Attack 17.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Local Multiplayer 15.2%, Arcade 8%
A top‑down arcade shooter with WWII‑inspired aircraft. Fight Solo or 2‑player Co‑op with your friends. Shoot through waves of enemy planes, dodge bullets, and master each Pacific theatre mission. Make it back safe to the carrier!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, World War II 13.6% ★, Local Co-Op 10.5%, Arcade 9.5%
Neon Tyrant is a co-op vertical shmup where togetherness is a mechanic: fly close to bond shields, rescue downed wingmates under fire, draft run-defining perks. Campaign, endless, daily runs, boss rush — 1-4 pilots, local or online. Flying solo? Hire an AI wingman that learns. Everything glows.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.6%, Local Co-Op 17%, Score Attack 10.7%, Co-op 9.8%
Triangle Service presents the essential arcade experience! Power up your ship, evade enemy fire, and blast your way to the final boss in DeltaZeal!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Local Co-Op 17.2%, Bullet Hell 7.4%, Arcade 7.3%
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 30.1%, Local Co-Op 19.6%, Arcade 13.3%, Local Multiplayer 9.2%, Co-op 9.2%
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 30.7%, Local Co-Op 16.6%, Score Attack 13.8%, Arcade 13.5%, Co-op 8%
The legendary bullet-hell shoot-’em-up series has come to Steam! DoDonPachi is ressurected after a Blissful Death with enough modes to satisfy the beginner and the expert player alike. Tonight we dine in bullet hell!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Local Co-Op 14.3%, Score Attack 11.1%, Local Multiplayer 8.8%
Play solo or with your friends in this fast-paced space shooter. Pilot multiple ships at the same time while taking on waves of enemies, finding power-ups, and gaining additional episodes along the way. Who will make it to the top of the leaderboard?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Local Co-Op 23.3%, Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Arcade 9.7%, Score Attack 6.2%
Overwhelming bullet patterns. An exhilarating Break System. Timeless gameplay. The definitive bullet hell shooter that continues to captivate shoot-'em-up fans around the world.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, Local Co-Op 13.9%, Score Attack 10%, Arcade 8.6%
A sequel that isn’t afraid to be different. EXZEAL is the followup to TRIZEAL Remix, but it’s much more than a simple rehash. Choose between multiple ships and specialize in each one’s weapon system. Will you focus on shooting, shot charging, or close-range attacks? In EXZEAL, it’s your choice.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 20.1%, Score Attack 12%, Local Co-Op 11.7%, Arcade 8.2%
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 23.5%, Top-Down Shooter 20%, Local Co-Op 12.1%, Score Attack 9.2%, Arcade 7.3%
Legendary shoot-'em-up makes its way on the PCs! Abundant explosions, truly epic boss fights and beautifully crafted 3D environments are here to keep you entertained. Sky Force Anniversary offers single player experience and local cooperative mode for 2 players.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.8%, Local Co-Op 16.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Arcade 8.5%, Score Attack 8.4%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Local Co-Op 21.5%, Score Attack 14.6%, Arcade 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%
YOU ARE LOST IN SPACE! ALL WEAPONS ARE DOWN! Survive by ramming your ship into meteors and hostile forces.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Local Co-Op 20.9%, Score Attack 15%, Top-Down Shooter 14.4%, Arcade 7.5%
An arcade shoot'em up with unique power-infusion gameplay. Face down an unknown army alone or with a friend in online or local co-op. Navigate the cosmos to save the remants of humanity, or join them in extinction!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Local Co-Op 24.2%, Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Co-op 10.8%, Arcade 6.6%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Local Co-Op 17.6%, Score Attack 10.9%, Local Multiplayer 9.3%
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 34.2%, Local Co-Op 13.8%, Arcade 13.6%, Score Attack 13.2%, Local Multiplayer 7.7%
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 28.4%, Local Co-Op 15.9%, Arcade 12.5%, Score Attack 12.2%, Local Multiplayer 9%
Super Nano Blaster is a shoot-em-up for PC and Mac, offering single-player and local co-op modes, that transports you to a retro-style digital universe. Delve into technology with your vessel and destroy anything that gets in your way!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Local Co-Op 18.2%, Score Attack 16.8%, Arcade 8.7%, Co-op 8.3%
Shoot your way through a thrilling action adventure of 120 waves in 4 different game modes while fighting against waves of enemies and 12 extreme bosses. Save the world from a new mystery threat by yourself or with a friend locally and play 10 different Challenges.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Local Co-Op 21.9%, Local Multiplayer 13.4%, Arcade 10.7%, Co-op 9.5%
Classic Arcade Style Side Scrolling Shoot'Em Up. Dodge the enemy bullets as you fight your way through 13 levels of increasingly intense action. Play in various levels of difficulty and challenge the high score tables. Co-op up to 4 players, one survives the level, then you all start the next level.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.7%, Local Co-Op 17.6%, Arcade 12.5%, Co-op 11.6%, Local Multiplayer 8.2%
Dive into the high-velocity combat in this brutal top-down space shooter. Activate the devastating Overdrive protocols, which sync with the adaptive audio infrastructure, and neutralize all enemies. Use the deep synergies between modules to design custom attack ships tailored to your preferences.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Local Co-Op 16.4%, Score Attack 10.9%, Local Multiplayer 10.1%
A minimalist top-down action game where every shot bounces, changes color, and can turn against you. Managing ricochets is your only chance to survive.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Local Co-Op 18.1%, Score Attack 12.9%, Arcade 11.4%, Local Multiplayer 8.4%
Enjoy a fast and frantic arcade shmup from Triangle Service! Attack in all directions and rack up the multipliers - do you have XIIZEAL?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Top-Down Shooter 21.2%, Score Attack 11.5%, Local Co-Op 10.9%, Arcade 8.2%
Nationwide shooting fans, the wait is over! Following Sengoku Ace and Gunbird, the third installment in Saikyo's vertical scrolling shooter series!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Top-Down Shooter 17.8%, Arcade 11.1%, Local Co-Op 10.9%, Score Attack 9.1%
A twist at every turn! Explore a colorful shoot 'em up with varied and diverse gameplay beyond the familiar shooting and dodging. Every situation, every enemy, and every boss offers a different handcrafted experience.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Score Attack 14.9%, Local Co-Op 14.2%, Top-Down Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 9.3%
Soar sky-high in Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX, an electrifying entry in the classic arcade shoot-‘em-up series! Customize your music, wallpapers, game mode, and more before launching into high-octane aerial action!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, Arcade 10.2%, Score Attack 7.8%, Local Co-Op 7.4%
Use fusion. Avoid obstacles. Die. Try again.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 31.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Score Attack 23.3%, Arcade 12.9%, Action 8.2%
Take down hordes of alien invaders with your Power Shot, Truxton Beam, Thunder Laser, Homing Shot, Star‑mine Shot, and more! Don't forget to breathe as you face off against gigantic bosses in the ultimate battle for humanity’s survival!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Local Co-Op 18.3%, Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Score Attack 12.9%, Local Multiplayer 9.3%
Save the world from Dinah's threat by defeating angels, demons, beasts, and aliens.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.8%, Local Co-Op 14.9%, Local Multiplayer 11.8%, Top-Down Shooter 11.8%, Co-op 10.7%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Top-Down Shooter 24.1%, Score Attack 12.5%, Arcade 10%, Local Co-Op 9.4%
Raging Blasters is a vertical scroll shmup featuring high speed scrolling and the exhilaration of destruction.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, Local Co-Op 21.8%, Score Attack 16.5%, Local Multiplayer 6.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%
This intense space shoot ’em up challenges you to fight across two battlefields on one splitscreen. Instantly switch between them to dodge waves of bullets, reach secret areas, or surprise your enemies. Play solo or turn it up to 11 with a local co-op partner.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Local Co-Op 23.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.2%, Local Multiplayer 11%, Score Attack 8.7%
Rock 'N Roll G.E.O.S. Wars is a completely new dimension of the original Rock 'N Roll game. In this game, players can work together to vanquish the space rocks that threaten Earth... or they can choose to face each other in a wide variety of duel modes!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Top-Down Shooter 21.7%, Local Co-Op 13.1%, Arcade 10.8%, Local Multiplayer 6.9%
A score-driven vertical STG built around aggressive grazing, medal chaining, and risk-reward survival mechanics. Dodge impossible bullet patterns, manipulate time itself, and push for the ultimate 1CC.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Local Co-Op 11.1%, Arcade 10.1%, Score Attack 8.7%
Orchid Glitter is late 2000s style 2d shmups. This isn't just a bullet-hell shooter where you dodge bullets. The game design also includes features like eliminating bullets with charge attacks, and earning points and resources by taking dangerous actions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.6%, Top-Down Shooter 25.7%, Score Attack 14.2%, Bullet Hell 7.9%, Arcade 7.4%
Use Aileron Rolling or Evading your enemies' attacks while having a realistic damage system. Use different planes with upgradable parts and numerous weapons you can mount to your planes to destroy your enemies. Fly solo or play with your friends and enjoy local coop. A modern re-invented classic.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Local Co-Op 15.1%, Top-Down Shooter 14.5%, Score Attack 12%, Local Multiplayer 9.7%
A 2D top-down arena shooter. A freely scrolling shooter. Pixel graphics reminiscent of the SNES. Easy to control with the directional pad, two shot buttons, and a bomb button. Make full use of your two shots to smash through enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Top-Down Shooter 23.9%, Local Co-Op 14.5%, Arcade 9.6%, Local Multiplayer 9.5%
Transform or die. TRIZEAL Remix has classic shoot-’em-up style with a refined depth just below the surface. Strategically transform your ship to switch between and upgrade three distinct weapons: a wide shot, a narrow laser, and guided missiles. Shoot with intelligence!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Local Co-Op 9.3%, Score Attack 8.9%, Arcade 8.9%
Metis One is an action-packed co-op top down shooter in the design style of the arcade classics. Take command of the A6-Gravitus to defend the people of Jupiter Colony, Metis One, against an unrelenting alien onslaught. With Drop-In Co-op, Player Two can join the action at anytime!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, Score Attack 11.6%, Local Co-Op 10.8%, Co-op 10.3%
Burst Fighter is a shoot'em up game with unique customizable ship feature fused with modern graphic and gorgeous art styles. Dodge, counter, and defeat various enemies / attack patterns. Experience more than 8 challenging and intense boss battles.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, Local Co-Op 20.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Local Multiplayer 13.3%, Score Attack 8.2%
Xenoraid is a vertically scrolling shoot'em up with procedurally driven missions and detailed shooting mechanics. Modern features such as real time fighter switching and squadron management make Xenoraid a fresh and thrilling shooter!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Local Co-Op 19%, Score Attack 15.7%, Arcade 9.4%, Top-Down Shooter 8.8%
Catboy in a bullet hell! Nyan, nyan, pew pew pew!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Score Attack 19.7%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Arcade 10.1%, Bullet Hell 9.3%
Master your Blade in frantic, fast paced combat!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.4%, Top-Down Shooter 30.4%, Score Attack 15.5%, Arcade 12.1%, Action 7.5%
Galactic Wars EX is a pixel perfect co-op retro arcade shmup retrogaming experience for modern pcs
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Local Co-Op 24.8%, Top-Down Shooter 23.3%, Arcade 8.9%, Local Multiplayer 4.9%
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 24.9%, Top-Down Shooter 22.1%, Arcade 10.7%, Local Co-Op 10%, Co-op 9.6%
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 24%, Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, Local Co-Op 17.1%, Arcade 8.1%, Co-op 7.8%
Call your friends and lead your squad through the outer space and protect your planet from asteroids and alien ships on this local shoot'em up. Shoot, evolve e explode these space enemies.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 27.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Top-Down Shooter 13.7%, Score Attack 9.7%, Bullet Hell 6.9%
Hello World!! This game is based on the image of a Japanese arcade game from the 70's to early 80's where you could easily play by inserting 1 coin. The player will work hard at his sales job to save L.Planning, a company that has been reincarnated into another world.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 23.4%, Score Attack 19.5%, Local Multiplayer 15.8%, Top-Down Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 12%
Classic STG game Have fun with your friends just like your childhood!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 26.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Local Multiplayer 11.6%, Bullet Hell 6.3%
AQUA KITTY UDX blasts onto PC in this enhanced Ultra Deluxe Edition including the epic Dreadnought game mode!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, Local Co-Op 24.8%, Arcade 12.2%, Score Attack 9.3%, Local Multiplayer 6.9%
Play as a fire-breathing dragon in this classic arcade platformer! Blast through destructible stages, incinerate your enemies, and chase the high score, solo or alongside a friend.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 25.9%, Score Attack 16.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.3%, Local Multiplayer 10.5%, Arcade 9.5%
The Valkirias are here. Fast paced action Shoot 'em up with beautifully rendered 3D graphics. Select between four characters with different abilities and follow their story. Upgrade and unlock fighters, battle bosses and play amazing special stages, solo or with a friend.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Local Co-Op 11.4%, Arcade 10.8%, Flight 7.7%
Do you have what it takes to beat two games at the same time? Prove your skills by controlling two ships simultaneously or join forces with a friend to overcome the challenge of this stylish Shoot'Em Up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Top-Down Shooter 22%, Local Co-Op 16.5%, Local Multiplayer 9.8%, Arcade 8.5%
The sequel to the speed-and-destruction shmup "Raging Blasters" is here! It's called "Raging Blasters 2." This is an arcade-style vertical scrolling shmup in which players control a fighter jet and battle various enemies in outer space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.5%, Local Co-Op 14.3%, Arcade 14.2%, Score Attack 13.8%, Action 6.6%
