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 22.1%, Local Co-Op 18.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Score Attack 10.3%, Local Multiplayer 9.9%
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 19.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Local Multiplayer 12.7%, Score Attack 11.5%
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 16.9%, World War II 15.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Top-Down Shooter 14%, Local Multiplayer 11.3%
A topdown bullet hell game where you control a spaceship and fight waves of asteroids and enemy spaceships.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.7%, Score Attack 18.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Local Multiplayer 15.1%, Arcade 8.1%
Hellcrackers is a survivors-like you can play solo or with up to 8 friends locally. Fight waves of monsters, and buy upgrades from the coins you collect! If you are a few coins short you can always accept curses for some extra cash!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 24.7%, Top-Down Shooter 20%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Local Multiplayer 14.4%, Arcade 8.6%
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 29.7%, Local Co-Op 19.6%, Arcade 13.4%, Co-op 9.4%, Local Multiplayer 9.1%
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 30.2%, Local Co-Op 16.6%, Score Attack 14.2%, Arcade 13.7%, Co-op 8.1%
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 24.6%, Local Co-Op 23.3%, Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Arcade 9.8%, Score Attack 6.4%
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 23.1%, Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Local Co-Op 12.2%, Score Attack 9.4%, Arcade 7.4%
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 27.2%, Local Co-Op 21.4%, Score Attack 15%, Arcade 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 6%
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 34.3%, Local Co-Op 16.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Score Attack 8.9%, Arcade 8.7%
YOU ARE LOST IN SPACE! ALL WEAPONS ARE DOWN! Survive by ramming your ship into meteors and hostile forces.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Local Co-Op 20.7%, Score Attack 15.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14.4%, Arcade 7.6%
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 18.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Local Co-Op 17.5%, Score Attack 11.2%, Local Multiplayer 9.2%
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%, Local Co-Op 24.2%, Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Co-op 11%, Arcade 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 33.6%, Arcade 13.8%, Local Co-Op 13.8%, Score Attack 13.5%, Local Multiplayer 7.6%
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 27.9%, Local Co-Op 15.8%, Arcade 12.7%, Score Attack 12.6%, Local Multiplayer 8.9%
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 23.7%, Local Co-Op 18.1%, Score Attack 17.2%, Arcade 8.8%, Co-op 8.4%
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 34.2%, Local Co-Op 17.6%, Arcade 12.7%, Co-op 11.9%, Local Multiplayer 8.2%
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 31.4%, Local Co-Op 13%, Arcade 12.4%, Score Attack 12%, Bullet Hell 8.4%
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 24.5%, Local Co-Op 21.9%, Local Multiplayer 13.3%, Arcade 10.8%, Co-op 9.7%
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 24.6%, Local Co-Op 18%, Score Attack 13.3%, Arcade 11.5%, Local Multiplayer 8.3%
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 23.9%, Score Attack 15.4%, Local Co-Op 14.1%, Top-Down Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 9.4%
Use fusion. Avoid obstacles. Die. Try again.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 31.5%, Score Attack 23.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Arcade 13.1%, Action 8%
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 24.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Arcade 11.4%, Local Co-Op 10.4%, Score Attack 9.1%
Raging Blasters is a vertical scroll shmup featuring high speed scrolling and the exhilaration of destruction.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.6%, Local Co-Op 21.6%, Score Attack 16.9%, Local Multiplayer 6.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%
Save the world from Dinah's threat by defeating angels, demons, beasts, and aliens.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.4%, Local Co-Op 14.9%, Top-Down Shooter 11.7%, Local Multiplayer 11.7%, Co-op 11%
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 25.1%, Top-Down Shooter 23.9%, Score Attack 12.9%, Arcade 10.2%, Local Co-Op 9.4%
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 23.2%, Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Local Co-Op 13.1%, Arcade 11%, Bullet Hell 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 32.2%, Top-Down Shooter 25.6%, Score Attack 14.5%, Bullet Hell 8.1%, Arcade 7.4%
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: Local Co-Op 23.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15%, Local Multiplayer 11%, Score Attack 8.9%
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 28%, Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Local Co-Op 11.1%, Arcade 10.2%, Score Attack 9%
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 20.8%, Local Co-Op 15%, Top-Down Shooter 14.4%, Score Attack 12.3%, Local Multiplayer 9.6%
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 23.1%, Local Co-Op 19%, Score Attack 16.1%, Arcade 9.5%, Top-Down Shooter 8.7%
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 23.7%, Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, Score Attack 11.9%, Local Co-Op 10.8%, Co-op 10.5%
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 20.4%, Local Co-Op 20.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Local Multiplayer 13.2%, Score Attack 8.4%
Master your Blade in frantic, fast paced combat!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.9%, Top-Down Shooter 30.3%, Score Attack 16%, Arcade 12.3%, Action 7.4%
A Synthwave bullet hell shoot 'em up where grazing enemy fire charges your bullet-slowing field and builds your score. Play through 5 levels in solo or co-op with leaderboard support. '80s vibes meet precision shmup gameplay. Graze Bullets. Bend Time. Break the Future.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Local Co-Op 19.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Arcade 10.1%, Local Multiplayer 10.1%
Catboy in a bullet hell! Nyan, nyan, pew pew pew!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, Score Attack 20.2%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Arcade 10.2%, Bullet Hell 9.6%
Galactic Wars EX is a pixel perfect co-op retro arcade shmup retrogaming experience for modern pcs
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Local Co-Op 24.9%, Top-Down Shooter 23.4%, Arcade 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 24.4%, Top-Down Shooter 22.1%, Arcade 10.8%, Local Co-Op 9.9%, Co-op 9.9%
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 23.5%, Top-Down Shooter 21.2%, Local Co-Op 17.3%, Arcade 8.1%, Co-op 8.1%
AQUA KITTY UDX blasts onto PC in this enhanced Ultra Deluxe Edition including the epic Dreadnought game mode!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, Local Co-Op 24.7%, Arcade 12.4%, Score Attack 9.6%, Local Multiplayer 6.8%
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 25.8%, Top-Down Shooter 13.6%, Score Attack 10%, Bullet Hell 7%
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 23.2%, Score Attack 19.9%, Local Multiplayer 15.6%, Top-Down Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 12.1%
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 23.2%, Top-Down Shooter 21.9%, Local Co-Op 16.5%, Local Multiplayer 9.8%, Arcade 8.6%
Classic STG game Have fun with your friends just like your childhood!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 26.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Local Multiplayer 11.5%, Bullet Hell 6.4%
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 23.5%, Top-Down Shooter 21.1%, Local Co-Op 11.4%, Arcade 11%, Flight 7.4%
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 39.8%, Arcade 14.4%, Local Co-Op 14.3%, Score Attack 14.2%, Action 6.5%
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 26.3%, Top-Down Shooter 24.5%, Local Co-Op 13.6%, Arcade 10.1%, Local Multiplayer 9.1%
Jump into endless fights in this arcade game. You have just one job: Survive as long as you can and beat your score over and over. The enemies are stronger with each wave so your journey to great score would not be easy.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.2%, Score Attack 22.2%, Top-Down Shooter 21.7%, Arcade 14.4%, Action 4.8%
Hop into your spaceship and battle waves of opponents in your journey to find the legendary space pizza! Now 100% more Deluxe than ever!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Top-Down Shooter 22.3%, Local Co-Op 13.5%, Arcade 8.7%, Local Multiplayer 7%
Touhou-like 2D shooting!!! Chubby protagonist!! Orthodox and easy to understand operation!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 34.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.6%, Score Attack 12.9%, Bullet Hell 8.3%, Action 4.7%
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 23.3%, Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, Arcade 10.4%, Score Attack 8.1%, Local Co-Op 7.4%
Three years after Battle Marine a new battle is about to begin! Battle AirForce is the first orthodox style vertical scrolling bullet hell STG since NOKOGI Rider by SUZUKI PLAN. It was created in Z80 full assembly language, aiming at a level close to the limit of VGS-Zero.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.2%, Top-Down Shooter 27.1%, Score Attack 11.6%, Arcade 8.7%, Bullet Hell 8.5%
Shoot ’em up, with beautiful 2D pixel art, addictive shooter gameplay, classic levels and weapons that will let you perform a symphony of destruction of the alien base in the black eye galaxy.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Local Co-Op 22.4%, Local Multiplayer 14.1%, Co-op 8.9%, Arcade 8.8%
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 28.8%, Top-Down Shooter 22.9%, Local Co-Op 12.8%, Arcade 11.9%, Co-op 6.5%
Dual elevation horizontal 2D arcade shoot 'em up co-op helicopter action!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 25.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Score Attack 12.8%, Arcade 8.8%, Local Multiplayer 8%
Take on an entire army in this 80s inspired retro top down vertical scrolling shooter. Be a one man war machine or take a friend into battle for some fun 2 player local co-op.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 25.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, World War II 15.6% ★, Arcade 7.8%
