Games Like Vector Seven

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 21.3%, Arcade 11.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.9%, 1980s 10.4%, Bullet Hell 10.1%

Space Runaway, a compelling intergalactic journey soaked in bullet hell. Enemy vessels, lasers and larger than life bosses coming at you full speed in a 16-bit authentic arcade experience like no other.

Why similar: Side Scroller 23.3%, 1980s 22.3%, Arcade 14.7%, Action 12.8%, Retro 5.9%

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 17.5%, 1980s 16.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.3%, Arcade 10.9%, Shooter 8.3%

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: Side Scroller 23.2%, 1980s 15.6%, Arcade 13.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.2%, Action 7.9%

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: Side Scroller 19.2%, Arcade 13.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.2%, Bullet Hell 10.4%, Shooter 9.5%

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: 1980s 21.4%, Side Scroller 19.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.3%, Arcade 10.3%, Bullet Hell 9.8%

Sidescrolling Shoot’em’up that will transport you back into the 90s (and space).

Why similar: Side Scroller 19.2%, 1980s 16.4%, Arcade 9.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.9%, Bullet Hell 8.4%

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 22.8%, Arcade 12.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.8%, 1980s 11.1%, Bullet Hell 10.8%

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 22.7%, 1980s 11%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.9%, Bullet Hell 10.3%, Arcade 9.9%

Royal Odyssey is a retro-style arcade space shooter where you pilot Prince Zayven’s ship through a deadly asteroid storm, blasting your way to survival.

Why similar: 1980s 19.2%, Side Scroller 12.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.6%, Bullet Hell 9.2%, Arcade 9.1%

Boomliner – Bomb your way to a safe landing! A fast-paced retro arcade game where each round drops you lower. Destroy buildings to clear your path, but beware—less altitude means tighter moves and higher stakes!

Why similar: Side Scroller 19%, 1980s 18.9%, Action 15.9%, Arcade 15.3%, Shooter 12.8%

In this classic side-scrolling shoot-em-up, originally published in 1989 for the Atari Lynx handheld console, take on the role of a starship pilot trapped in a web of 51 interconnected hostile universes by the evil spider Zendocon.

Why similar: Side Scroller 25.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.3%, Arcade 12.2%, Retro 10.5%, Shooter 9.4%

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 22%, 1980s 15.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.6%, Arcade 11.4%, Bullet Hell 8%

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 25.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.4%, Arcade 11.7%, Bullet Hell 11.5%, 1980s 10.3%

STURMWIND EX is a shoot-em up in the tradition of old arcade games. If it moves - shoot it!

Why similar: Side Scroller 21%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.3%, Arcade 12.7%, Action 11.4%, Bullet Hell 10.7%

In the year 2,000,000,009, a team of bounty hunters infiltrates a massive facility swarming with hostile AI. Can they find Zurd?

Why similar: Side Scroller 21.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, 1980s 14.4%, Arcade 14.1%, Action 14%

There isn't anything better than punching things in 8-bit that will end up leaving you with RAW FISTS! *Warning, this game contains old school difficulty* (Blowing in the cartridge is not required.)

Why similar: Side Scroller 17%, Arcade 15.9%, 1980s 14.8%, Action 13.5%, Shooter 10%

ZAXTRON EXPLUS is a fast-paced 1980s-style SHMUP/STG with bright graphics, challenging bosses and loads of secrets to find!

Why similar: 1980s 29.1%, Action 17.6%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Shooter 13.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.2%

A fast-paced retro arcade shooter inspired by classic 1980s side-scrolling space combat. Weave through organic obstacles, survive relentless enemy waves, and defeat powerful end-level bosses in a pure, skill-driven singleplayer experience.

Why similar: Side Scroller 21.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Arcade 14%, 1980s 12%, Retro 7.6%

Gray goo is a short retro arcade shooter with lots of upgrades. This game is about destroying goo in space and saving the universe.

Why similar: 1980s 15.3%, Side Scroller 15%, Arcade 10.8%, Minimalist 10.3%, Retro 9.1%

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: Side Scroller 23.4%, 1980s 17.9%, Arcade 13.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%, Action 7.3%

Side-scrolling, retro 2D shoot'em'up with rogue-lite elements. Survivors-style game.

Why similar: 1980s 19.6%, Side Scroller 19.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.8%, Arcade 10.7%, Bullet Hell 9.9%

Electrodash is a die & retry where you play as a cube that must reach the finish line by bouncing off walls strewn with obstacles.

Why similar: Side Scroller 35.2%, Arcade 17.6%, 1980s 16.6%, Action 12.9%, Minimalist 9.8%

Hit Confirmed is an arcade survival game and scoring.

Why similar: Side Scroller 27.2%, Arcade 19.1%, Action 17%, Shooter 12.4%, Minimalist 10.7%

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 21.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.7%, 1980s 11.5%, Arcade 11.4%, Bullet Hell 10.7%

Arcade-inspired shmup action where neon vector caverns explode with modern visuals, dynamic music, weapon upgrades and intense score chasing.

Why similar: Side Scroller 18.5%, 1980s 14.1%, Arcade 12.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.9%, Bullet Hell 8.5%

"In "Avventure Vampiresche" Farenz faces morning obstacles in an epic race through Cremona at 5 o'clock in the morning! Dodge ducks, spitballs, runners, and more to close the rings in time! Get ready for a frantic and enjoyable experience!"

Why similar: Side Scroller 25.2%, 1980s 20.8%, Arcade 18.3%, Action 17.2%, Combat 6.4%

SHATTERSHAPE is an arcade-style shooter in which you are a lone circle fighting hordes of enemies with evil vertices. SHATTER your enemies with numerous power-ups. ONLY THE ROUND SURVIVE.

Why similar: Arcade 20.2%, 1980s 14.4%, Action 12.9%, Retro 10.9%, Shooter 10.1%

In this side-scrolling egg-em-up, released in 1984, take on the role of Percy as he struggles to build a nest and feed his needy offspring. Contains both the Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum versions of the game.

Why similar: Side Scroller 31%, 1980s 19.4%, Arcade 17.3%, Retro 13.1%, Action 11.5%

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 21.2%, 1980s 16.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.1%, Arcade 11%, Bullet Hell 9.8%

Take to your ship to ensure the survival of humanity against an alien force determined to see you fail. Customize your ship with upgrades to raise your chance of success. Take a friend into battle to immediately become a stronger force and watch each others tail

Why similar: Side Scroller 22.9%, Arcade 17.5%, Action 15.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, Shooter 11.4%

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: Side Scroller 28.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Arcade 16.5%, Shooter 11.6%, Action 11.1%

Classic 80s inspired shooter

Why similar: 1980s 15.1%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%, Arcade 13.4%, Shooter 10.3%

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: 1980s 19.6%, Arcade 17.6%, Action 15.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.7%, Shooter 11.8%

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: Side Scroller 23.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, 1980s 13.3%, Arcade 12.1%, Bullet Hell 10.7%

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 23.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Action 10.6%, Bullet Hell 9.1%, Arcade 8.8%

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: Side Scroller 16.3%, Arcade 15.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Action 13.9%, Bullet Hell 10.9%

2D retro style orbital space arcade shooter game. In this multilevel game, use your ship's beam and plasma weapon to fend off enemy ships and mines. Prevent the star from exploding and destroying the solar system.

Why similar: 1980s 20.7%, Arcade 19.8%, Action 12.6%, Retro 8.5%, Combat 7.1%

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 33.9%, Action 20.8%, Shooter 16%, Retro 10.3%, Combat 9.5%

Stellar Raid is a side-scrolling run and gun game inspired by the greatest classic games of the genre! With a variety of weapon upgrades at your disposal (including a support drone) you’ll charge through hordes of enemy mercenaries to take down one of the Universe’s most notorious space terrorists!

Why similar: Side Scroller 34%, Arcade 16.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Retro 8.9%, 2D 6.2%

Herodes is an exhilarating shoot 'em up game set in a future where cutting-edge technology meets the depths of the human body. Step into the role of a courageous agent tasked with the ultimate mission: saving humanity from a mysterious and deadly virus that defies all known cures.

Why similar: Side Scroller 18.3%, Arcade 16.7%, Action 15.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.7%, Bullet Hell 11.5%

Do you like Tetris? Doesn't matter. Space Garbage is here to rotate Tetris 90 degrees on its head and add a little car to it. Blast and stack your way to the top of the leaderboard with this farm-to-table, indie, retro, solo, arcade... experience!

Why similar: 1980s 23.6%, Arcade 14.2%, Side Scroller 13.5%, Shooter 7.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.6%

Blast enemies, get ship upgrades and defeat bosses in this arcade inspired space bullet hell

Why similar: 1980s 27%, Arcade 18.2%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Shooter 11.6%, Action 10.9%

The legendary Contra series returns! This reimagining of the classic run-'n'-gun action game from the ‘80s features new stages, new enemies, new play mechanics, and co-op combat for up to 4 players!

Why similar: 1980s 20.8%, Side Scroller 19.1%, Arcade 13%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.8%, Shooter 9.1%

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: Arcade 23.3%, 1980s 22.8%, Shooter 12.7%, Action 12%, Shoot 'Em Up 11%

1982 is a FREE retro inspired blasta-thon that will test your gaming skills to the max.

Why similar: 1980s 26.9%, Arcade 18.9%, Retro 13.1%, Action 10.4%, Shooter 10.3%

In this arcade-style space shooter, grab star fragments, powerups, and fuel drums as you fly through space dodging asteroids and trying to get a high score.

Why similar: Side Scroller 20.1%, Arcade 17%, Action 15.7%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Shooter 11.3%

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: Side Scroller 27.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Arcade 11%, Stylized 10.3%, Bullet Hell 8.1%

Icarus, a classic side-scrolling space shoot-em-up tribute! - Thumping soundtrack, Bosses, Multiples, Power-ups, Secrets, BIG levels... ...Give the (free) work in progress / teaser demo a try!

Why similar: Side Scroller 27.5%, 1980s 16.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Action 9.9%, Retro 8.6%

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: 1980s 19.6%, Side Scroller 18.4%, Arcade 12.5%, Bullet Hell 9.8%, Shooter 9.6%

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 20.9%, 1980s 14.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.8%, Bullet Hell 11%, Arcade 8.4%

Shmup. Unlock. Customise. Experiment. Upgrade. Basilisk. Petrify. Easy.

Why similar: 1980s 17.4%, Arcade 12.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.4%, Bullet Hell 9.7%, Minimalist 9.3%

Star Jet Alpha is a top-down space shooter inspired by classic arcade games. Progress through each stage by blowing up enemy space stations while avoiding or destroying enemy missiles, space mines and asteroids. Unlock Star Jet capabilities by completing stages.

Why similar: 1980s 17.4%, Arcade 15%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.6%, Bullet Hell 11.2%, Shooter 10.2%

This book contains several of tamazusa's small-scale STG works, mainly game jam works.

Why similar: Side Scroller 19.5%, Arcade 19%, Action 16.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Shooter 12.4%

Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!

Why similar: Side Scroller 24.5%, Arcade 18.7%, Action 16.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Shooter 12.5%

A stylish pixel-art platformer with a thumping chip-tune sound track. Perfect for quick and short bites of run and jump gaming action. Taking you back to the retro days in a modern way.

Why similar: 1980s 29.8%, Arcade 13.8%, Side Scroller 13.2%, Stylized 10.2%, Action 9.2%

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: 1980s 19.3%, Side Scroller 18.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.8%, Bullet Hell 10.5%, Shooter 9.6%

Nebula Invasion was designed for those who enjoy the classic type arcade games, a spaceship shooter with great game play. Aliens attack many different ways from marching to dive bombing. You have the tools to fight back with a ship that can power-up with double, triple, rapid fire, or plasma cannon.

Why similar: 1980s 20.4%, Arcade 12.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.2%, Bullet Hell 9.3%, Shooter 8.3%

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 21.4%, Arcade 14%, Action 7.5%, Futuristic 7.1%, Combat 7.1%

It's a bullet-hell spaceship shooter. Can you survive the battlefield? Let's prove your shooting skills!

Why similar: Side Scroller 24.4%, 1980s 18.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.3%, Bullet Hell 11.4%, Shooter 9.5%