60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade, Shooter.
Arcade-inspired shmup action where neon vector caverns explode with modern visuals, dynamic music, weapon upgrades and intense score chasing.
Energy Fighters
A modern retro inspired side scrolling shooter with a deep upgrade system and the ability to absorb enemy fire and also deflect it back to your enemies. A fast paced shooter that can be played solo or local co-op with 12 difficulty modes and lots of boss battles.
Chromacell
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!
A modern retro inspired side scrolling shooter with a deep upgrade system and the ability to absorb enemy fire and also deflect it back to your enemies. A fast paced shooter that can be played solo or local co-op with 12 difficulty modes and lots of boss battles.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, 2.5D 15.1%, Side Scroller 10.6%, Bullet Hell 9.6%, Score Attack 7.7%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Side Scroller 15.9%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Arcade 8.9%, Score Attack 8%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Score Attack 16.2%, Side Scroller 14.9%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Arcade 8.1%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Side Scroller 16.7%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Arcade 9.3%, Shooter 8.3%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Side Scroller 15.5%, Score Attack 14.9%, Arcade 10%
Betrayed by her cut-throat crew, Luna Starr - former Space Pirate Captain turned bounty hunter - has a score to settle. As Luna, travel to 5 exotic planets to track down your mutinous mates, and face them in Bullet Hell dogfights to the death!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Score Attack 10.8%, Side Scroller 10.3%, Arcade 7.4%
Pawarumi is a modern shoot’em up set in a retro futuristic sci-fi pre-Columbian universe. You’ll take control of the almighty ship Chukaru and its three unique weapons! Shoot wisely to either do double damage, heal yourself or charge your Super Attack!
Why similar: 2.5D 20.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Score Attack 12.2%, Arcade 9.8%
A Blast from the Past is a stunning, classic arcade shooter. Includes gameplay modes for the casual gamer through to "Tournament Mode" for Hi-Score hunters! With 4K/360Hz+ support, experience smooth as silk gameplay in this dazzling arcade blaster with something for every arcade-going fan!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28%, 2.5D 19.5%, Arcade 10.6%, Shooter 9.5%, Score Attack 8.3%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Side Scroller 14.7%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Score Attack 12.4%, 1980s 11.8%
Firehunt is a prologue for the main story One Way Road. Take part in space battles as you travel across the galaxy and fight to save humanity. This cinematic narrative driven action-focused space shooter, will take you on a journey into the near future, and put the destiny of mankind in your hands.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, 2.5D 15.7%, Side Scroller 14.9%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Arcade 10.1%
The world really does revolve around you in this mind-bending shooter where changing your perspective could save your life.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, 2.5D 12.3%, Side Scroller 10.3%, Score Attack 7.7%
Using a powerful weapon and raw skill, can you take out an entire space pirate fleet? Harken back to the era of old browser games in this fast-paced bullet hell shoot 'em up where stages change based on objectives cleared!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Score Attack 15%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Abstract 10.9%, Arcade 7.6%
In this Shoot'em, you fight against an alien swarm of pollinators taking over the system! With your laser beam, Blast through waves of enemies, traverse challenging puzzles, and reclaim control in this fast-paced shooter. Step up to the challenge and push back the alien invaders!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Side Scroller 16.1%, 2.5D 14%, Shooter 9.7%, Arcade 9.4%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Side Scroller 18.7%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Arcade 9%, Shooter 8.4%
STURMWIND EX is a shoot-em up in the tradition of old arcade games. If it moves - shoot it!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Side Scroller 15.3%, Arcade 9.7%, Space 9.1%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Side Scroller 15.1%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Arcade 8.5%, Score Attack 7.6%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Side Scroller 15%, Arcade 11.1%, Shooter 9.3%
Nevultra is an exciting shoot'em up that will take you back to the 8bit/16bit era. The protagonist, Nina, needs your help to reach her destination in deep space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Arcade 11.7%, Score Attack 11.2%, Shooter 8.2%
Minimalist colorful shoot 'em up with a story! Play as the yellow hero trying to get back the essential item taken away from him in a world divided by forms and colors. Will our hero get it back?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, 2.5D 18.7%, Bullet Hell 14%, Abstract 11.6%, Score Attack 9.1%
Classic 2D shoot em up with updated graphics. Dodge a storm of bullets as you blast through space shooting hordes of enemies. Collect powerups to survive against fearsome bosses. Pilot a suicide runner as you fight to unravel the mystery of what is destroying the universe.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Arcade 11.3%, Score Attack 8.2%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Side Scroller 18.4%, Score Attack 11.9%, Arcade 10.9%, 1980s 9.2%
The official Project X sequel ✨ Back after 30 years!🎮 A demanding, skill-based experience that rewards patience and mastery. Not every game is for everyone — this one is for players who love a real, fair challenge. Try the demo and see if you’re up for it. Failure teaches. Mastery rewards.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Side Scroller 14.1%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Abstract 10.2%, Arcade 8%
A shmup without shooting. Reflect the bullets with one of your two shields. Bite-sized arcade action. Cover humankind's retreat and make it count.
Why similar: Side Scroller 14.7%, Score Attack 12.5%, Arcade 10%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.9%, Spaceships 9.4% ★
Killing zombies never gets old, but sometimes you just need a break. Get back to some serious old-school gaming with Syder Arcade! Syder Arcade is a love letter to Amiga games of the ‘90s, no coins, no upgrade grinding, just your tenacity and a motherload of alien invaders.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.7%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Arcade 10.6%, Side Scroller 9%, Shooter 7.3%
Akka Arrh is a modern take on a scrapped project from the 1980s, providing players with a fast-paced, addictive, arcade shooter experience and psychedelic visuals. Protect your life rings as you chain together combos and go for a high score!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Abstract 11.6%, Arcade 9.2%, Shooter 8%
R-Type has returned! The legendary side-scroller is back and better than ever with beautifully rendered 3D graphics, exhilarating shoot-'em-up gameplay, and a multitude of stages, ships, and weapons that will allow you to conduct a symphony of destruction upon your foes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.5%, Side Scroller 20.8%, Arcade 12.4%, Shooter 10.5%, Space 7.9%
A fast-paced retro shoot-'em-up featuring evolving weapons, intense arcade combat and massive bosses — from one-man studio Psychotic Psoftware.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Side Scroller 16.8%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Space 8.4%, Shooter 7.6%
A vessel of humanity's last hope must forge a new home planet by excavating ore from asteroids, refining alloys, and fending off rival Harvesters. A "ship shooter" without bullets or weapons, Anisto rethinks the genre with unique tools and scenarios that test decision making, not just reflexes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, 2.5D 17.5%, Side Scroller 14.3%, Bullet Hell 11%, Arcade 8.9%
The Pacifist is a retro sci-fi top-down action game with unique mechanics that blends elements of the Arcade and Rhythm genres on a gorgeous, minimalist battlefield. Only in The Pacifist can you fight without fighting.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, 2.5D 18.8%, Arcade 9.6%, Score Attack 8.6%, 1980s 7%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Side Scroller 18.1%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Arcade 8.2%, Shooter 7.9%
It's a bullet-hell spaceship shooter. Can you survive the battlefield? Let's prove your shooting skills!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Side Scroller 17%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Score Attack 12.6%, 1980s 9.4%
Classic shoot’em up action in modern 3D! Blast off to take down hordes of infected aliens and dreadful machines programmed on waging an intergalactic war against mankind!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, 2.5D 14.4%, Side Scroller 12.4%, Score Attack 12.2%, Bullet Hell 10.3%
Short Warp: Deep Space Bounty is a modern arcade shoot ’em up mixing top-down and side-scrolling missions in a rugged sci-fi universe. Pilot stock ships or craft custom builds across multiple game modes. Cast a short warp and Lower Away!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Side Scroller 13.2%, Score Attack 12.9%, 2.5D 12.8%, Arcade 9.8%
Take control and annihilate every invading enemy and stronghold! is a score-attack vertical shmup supporting 1-2 players. Featuring pure mechanics that emphasize destruction and dodging, satisfying explosion effects, and deep hidden secrets, the fight awaits you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Score Attack 18.4%, Bullet Hell 12.2%, Arcade 10.2%, Shooter 8.2%
One Way Road is a story-driven action game combining elements of Scroll Shooter, Top Down Shooter, and Tube Shooter. Take the helm of a space cruiser, explore the galaxy, and fight in stellar battles to save humanity.
Why similar: Side Scroller 17.7%, 2.5D 17.5%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, Arcade 9.8%
Shmup. Unlock. Customise. Experiment. Upgrade. Basilisk. Petrify. Easy.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Abstract 13%, 1980s 9.2%, Arcade 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 18.5%, 1980s 14.1%, Arcade 12.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.9%, Bullet Hell 8.5%
Deep Space Scoundrel is a rogue-like space adventure where you use a variety of classic arcade mechanics to explore the universe, customize your ship, land at spaceports, and fraternize with other aliens and low-lives.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, 2.5D 13.6%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Side Scroller 11.2%, Arcade 8.8%
Weave and cleave your way through walls of bullet and push your score to unknown limits in this aggressive Shoot'em'up to save humanity from its own hubris
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Score Attack 17.2%, Arcade 11.5%, Shooter 6.1%
Heart-pounding arcade shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, 2.5D 15.4%, Score Attack 15%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Abstract 10.5%
Terra Flame is a horizontal shmup inspired by the 90's. The feature is that you can switch between three types of weapons in real time.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Score Attack 16.3%, Shooter 10.2%, Bullet Hell 7.9%, 1980s 6.6%
Eschaton is a vivid, fast-paced top-down arcade sci-fi space shooter with weapon upgrades, intense boss fights, dynamic SFX, and an original metal-meets-synth soundtrack. Chase high scores, accuracy ranks, and speedrun times while killing aliens in this chapter of a longer legendary saga.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, 2.5D 21.2%, Arcade 12%, 1980s 9.8%, Action 6.8%
Steer a futuristic spaceship through 50 action-packed levels! Fight against enemy fleets, use teleportation, dodge fireballs and defeat the mothership. Precision and skill are required to survive increasingly difficult waves. Are you ready?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Abstract 12.5%, Arcade 10.2%, Score Attack 10%, 1980s 9.5%
Three classic Score Attack games with online Leaderboards. Blast, Chomp and Swerve your way to high scores!
Why similar: 2.5D 24.4%, Score Attack 21.6%, Arcade 15.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, 1980s 15.6%
Resurrection Core is vertically scrolling Bullet Hell Shoot ´Em Up game. It honors the arcade classics but also adds modern touch and unique game-play mechanics to the genre. Master the unique weapon systems and resurrect enemy cores to become the ultimate fighting machine!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, 2.5D 14.6%, Arcade 10.6%, Shooter 9.8%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Side Scroller 14.6%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, 1980s 10.2%, Arcade 9.5%
Escape Space is a classic arcade space shooter with RPG mechanics. Fight for various factions against swarms of enemies or bosses and improve your standings, level up your rank, unlock new gear and weapons, and upgrade your spaceship.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Space 11.5%, Side Scroller 11.1%, Arcade 9.9%
Origami Flight is a sidescrolling 2D shoot' em up where you control a paper airplane with a simple but challenging mission: to save the Origami World. Now you must beat 6 different stages with tons of enemies in order to save the Tsuru from the evil Origami Fox.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Side Scroller 19.8%, Bullet Hell 11.6%, Stylized 9.7%, Arcade 8.3%
Syder Reloaded revives the Syder series in this love-letter to 90s Amiga shmups with upgraded graphics and refined gameplay. Challenging levels, a fleet of ships and a motherload of alien invaders. Get back to your roots and curse at your monitor in this skills-first shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Side Scroller 13.6%, Arcade 10.3%, Space 9.7%
Outnumbered and outgunned in deep space? No problem! Turn your enemies' attacks into pure bullet heaven with your shield tech and absorb projectiles to power up your ship and score big! But when your shield expires and it's danger time, you better switch up your strategy fast...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Side Scroller 17.1%, Score Attack 9.3%, Arcade 9.1%, Space 8.1%
slither and shoot, but don't run out of space! cyber_serpent is an arcade twin-stick shooter combined with snake. compete for a global high score in this modern take on retro classics as you face infinite waves of polygonal enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, 2.5D 14.1%, Score Attack 13.1%, Arcade 9.2%
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 22.6%, 2.5D 15.7%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Score Attack 13.8%, Arcade 9.7%
Vostok 2061 is a modern-graphics vertical scroll shooter. Gorgeous alien worlds, spaceships, and bosses. Explore mysteries as you listen to a great soundtrack!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, 2.5D 9.9%, Spaceships 9.7% ★, Space 8.3%
Building on the legacy of R-Type Dimensions and R-Type Dimensions EX, Dimensions III has been completely re-envisioned with cutting-edge visuals and sounds, expanded gameplay modes, and a range of new features designed to deliver the most definitive modern edition of R-Type’s classic era.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, 2.5D 20.8%, Side Scroller 20.3%, Shooter 9.6%, Space 6%
Sidescrolling Shoot’em’up that will transport you back into the 90s (and space).
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Side Scroller 15.8%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, 1980s 10%, Arcade 8.5%
Embark on a retro-shoot-'em-up task to fight space pirates, industrial equipment, archeotech and, probably, space gods. Engage enemies in increasingly cruel levels, fight vile bosses, uncover secrets and pursue the call of ancient technologies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Arcade 11.4%, Score Attack 8.5%, 1980s 7%
Blaster Panic is a 2D space shooter where you defend your home base against an onslaught of enemies. Fight through ongoing boss battles. Last as long as you can to dominate the leaderboard.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Bullet Hell 16%, Score Attack 11.8%, Abstract 9.8%, Arcade 8.7%
BURN BRIGHT!! YOU ARE THE PERPETUAL MOTION MACHINE!!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Score Attack 15.3%, Bullet Hell 14%, Side Scroller 13%, Abstract 10.4%
Combat against big bosses and increase the power of your ship through levels and secrets. Absorb or use your armor against enemy bullets is the key defense strategy
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, 2.5D 16.1%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Side Scroller 9.2%, Arcade 9.2%
