60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Arcade, Bullet Hell.
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!
Zero Wing
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!
STURMWIND EX
STURMWIND EX is a shoot-em up in the tradition of old arcade games. If it moves - shoot it!
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: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Side Scroller 20.3%, 1980s 10.5%, Arcade 9.6%, Retro 6.9%
STURMWIND EX is a shoot-em up in the tradition of old arcade games. If it moves - shoot it!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Side Scroller 16.8%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Retro 10.1%, Arcade 8.2%
Remote Life is a 2D Side scrolling space shooter (shmup) for PC. Experience a fast paced action game with insane scary graphics, and hyper jump into a brutal-frenetic-techno-alien world. Free the world from this dreadful nightmare before its nauseating breath of horror destroys mankind.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Aliens 11.5%, Side Scroller 9%, Retro 8.1%
I.F.O is an old school LCD-style shoot'em up game. You have to shoot UFOs using a classic aircraft and save the animals which kidnapped by the aliens. Let's save the Earth from the aliens! You are the last hero of the world.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, 1980s 13.4%, Shooter 10.9%, Aliens 10.4%, Retro 10.1%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Arcade 17.4%, 1980s 14.3%, Shooter 13.7%, Retro 9.6%
Join Micheal Chang, the Monkey King, on his journey through famous landmarks of ancient China and fight off mythical creatures and legends in this classic arcade shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.7%, Retro 15.8%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Action 13.2%, Arcade 12.9%
The machine world of Molybdion has fallen into disarray. As Nidhogg eats the root of the planet, unending wars rage on the surface! Slice your way through hordes of metallic foes in five frantic levels, defeat fearsome bosses, and dodge countless bullets in this vintage vertical shoot 'em up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Arcade 11.3%, Shooter 9.6%, Retro 9.1%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Side Scroller 16.3%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, 1980s 7.9%, Retro 7.7%
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%, Side Scroller 24.9%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 11.4%, Action 6.3%
Be guided anew into an epic tale set in the Taisho era with three titles from Cave's Akai Katana series that has captured the hearts of passionate shoot 'em up fans. New features include an online leaderboard and new musical arrangements.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Side Scroller 18.9%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Arcade 11.1%, Shooter 11%
Brought to you by the makers of GIGANTIC ARMY, Supercharged Robot VULKAISER, and SATAZIUS, WOLFLAME is a return to the form of glorious 2D vertical vertical shooters like Raiden, Raptor, and Twin Cobra.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.3%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Arcade 11.5%, Shooter 10.9%, Retro 8.4%
R-Type and R-Type II, the legendary coin-op space shooters, are now together on Steam!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.4%, Side Scroller 22.8%, Arcade 12.3%, Retro 8.4%, Action 8.2%
The UNFP's been kicked in the teeth by a G'ell invasion force and their last and only hope is a planetary outpost and its fleet of experimental DSP MkI Forward Assault Fighters and anyone marshal enough to strap into one and forcefully accept some apologies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Flight 8.5%, Retro 7%
Take off on a classic arcade journey with Tiger-Heli, Toaplan's pioneering vertical shooter that set the stage for an entire genre. Now available on PC with a host of modern upgrades!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.9%, Arcade 15.6%, 1980s 10.2%, Retro 9.7%, Old School 8%
A vertical arcade shoot'em up with an inventive teleport system, lots of fast-blazing action and explosions, tons of boss fights, a risk/reward based score system and a proper challenge for both veteran and new players of the genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Retro 10.2%, Aliens 9.6%, Arcade 7.9%
War has started! Rangok Skies is a vertically scrolling arcade shooter inspired by the genre classics. Highly replayable with 4 different characters, each with their own unique ship, weapons, and bombs. Includes 2-player local co-op.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Flight 14%, Arcade 12.8%, Shooter 12.4%
Raze the road less traveled with your Vulvehicle, the ultimate all-purpose armored combat machine! Whether flying through the sky, or burrowing deep underground, these gals stop at nothing to blast through terrain and enemies alike in this comical action STG!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Side Scroller 18.6%, Bullet Hell 15%, 1980s 11.3%, Shooter 10.2%
Gear up for an intergalactic thrill ride! Space Elite Force is a frenzied space-shooter packed with weapon customization and epic boss battles. Take command of your ship and fight for the survival of humanity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Side Scroller 17.1%, Bullet Hell 12.6%, Aliens 8.3%, Arcade 7.4%
Prepare yourself for an insatiable rain of bullets, bombs, and beams in Crimzon Clover. Earn all the power-ups for an overpowered experience in the all new ARRANGE version.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.7%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Arcade 13.3%, Flight 12.3%, Shooter 10.5%
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 23.7%, Side Scroller 19.5%, 1980s 13%, Retro 11.3%, Arcade 10.7%
CometStriker DX is a fast-paced arcade-style shooter where you boost through danger and blast everything in your way!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Side Scroller 19.7%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Shooter 8.5%, Arcade 8.1%
Blast your way through enemy territory and level up your versatile arsenal of high-tech weapons in this handheld game style retro shmup!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Retro 12.9%, 1980s 12%, Bullet Hell 11.2%, Flight 7.8%
You are the Rendering Ranger, a special forces soldier defending Earth from a devastating alien invasion through nine levels of action platforming as well as blisteringly fast horizontal shooter stages. Originally developed for Super Famicom by Manfred Trenz, creator of the Turrican series.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Side Scroller 20.1%, Shooter 9.3%, Retro 9%, Arcade 8%
Embark on an adventure through space with the ferocious HELLSTAR SQUADRON. Dodge wave after wave of bullets, shoot the demons back to hell, and save the galaxy in this fresh, retro shoot 'em up/bullet hell experience!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.3%, Bullet Hell 21.5%, Retro 17.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Action 9.7%
Raging Blasters is a vertical scroll shmup featuring high speed scrolling and the exhilaration of destruction.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.8%, Retro 12.5%, Shooter 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, 1980s 8.4%
The critically acclaimed update to the Space Invaders franchise has arrived to invade Steam with greatly improved graphics and audio! Packed with pulsing, vibrant visuals enhanced further by interactive sound. The invaders have evolved, the question is: can you keep up?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Shooter 9.2%, Arcade 9.1%, Aliens 8.6%
Super XYX is a new shmup from the creator of Fire Arrow X, Megatank, ZPF and a couple of others. Co-developed and published by Team Grybanser Fox.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.9%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Retro 18.9%, Action 12.9%, Arcade 12.8%
The sequel of the famous Shoot'em up from the Visco studio is back, 30 years after the first opus, released exclusively on Neo-Geo MVS and Neo-Geo AES in 1992 . It's time to bring out your good old battle ship in ANDRO DUNOS 2!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.1%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Arcade 11.7%, Shooter 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%
A throwback to the golden age of white-gloved 16-bit video-game mascots, Spectacular Sparky is an action-packed platformer with wacky characters, explosive weapons and boss battles to treasure!
Why similar: Side Scroller 16.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Flight 14.2%, Retro 10.2%, Shooter 8.3%
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 33.2%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Arcade 13.4%, Retro 8.8%, Old School 7.2%
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 19%, Side Scroller 13.4%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Retro 9.2%, Flight 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 19%, Side Scroller 14.2%, Retro 11.3%, Bullet Hell 10.4%, 1980s 9%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Side Scroller 19.6%, Retro 14.1%, Shooter 8.5%, Arcade 7.6%
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 20.4%, Side Scroller 19.2%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Shooter 8.9%, Arcade 8.3%
A shoot'em up inspired by the 16-bit classics of the genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Side Scroller 16%, Flight 14.1%, Retro 8.6%, Arcade 8.5%
Retro arcade classic, Defeat a million invaders from another dimension in this side scrolling shoot'em up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Flight 12.8%, Shooter 8.1%, Arcade 7.3%
Take your chance and feel like 10 again.😊To start let's meet this retro cutie.🚀 River Rush is reminiscent of an old vertically scrolling shoot’em up games.🚀 If you remember them, it's time to catch up with nostalgia. Or your father's nostalgia.😉 Board in and have some fun.👨🚀
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, 1980s 13%, Flight 12.5%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Retro 8.1%
This is a shoot em up game , In this game the player combats a large number of enemies by shooting at them in the space . player will destroy the core of the battleship of enemy to win the game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Flight 15.8%, Side Scroller 15.2%, 1980s 11%, Bullet Hell 10.8%
In this classic top-down shoot 'em up, fly the deadliest ship in the galaxy on a dangerous first-strike mission to annihilate an alien threat before they become too powerful to stop. Pick up upgrades from fallen enemies along the way and become an unstoppable force!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.1%, Retro 16.2%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Aliens 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%
In this retro space shooter you will have the opportunity to take control of a space fighter and crush waves of enemies. Show all your agility and reaction!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Flight 20.4%, Bullet Hell 15%, Shooter 8.4%, Arcade 7.5%
DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours is the latest installment in Taito's DARIUS series of arcade-style shooting games. Blast hordes of alien sea-monsters, and blaze your own trail through branching environments.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.8%, Side Scroller 17.7%, Arcade 12.7%, Bullet Hell 12%, Action 4.5%
A classic style SHMUP in the tradition of 80's and 90's vertical scrolling shooters. Maximize your run and get to the top of the High-score Leaderboard. Can you achieve the rank of Fleet Admiral? It's a challenge. Visit our website for a free playable browser demo of the game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Bullet Hell 12.5%, Shooter 10.5%, 1980s 9.7%, Arcade 9.5%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Side Scroller 17%, Retro 10.3%, Arcade 8.8%, 1980s 6.3%
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 24.6%, Side Scroller 18.1%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Arcade 7.6%, 1980s 7%
Bad Chicken is a retro styled sideway scrolling shoot-em-up inspired by the retro classics. It takes place in 8 locations in the Ferus system, each one with different challenges, and dangers.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Side Scroller 17.5%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Aliens 9.4%, Shooter 8.1%
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 19.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Shooter 7.7%, Arcade 6.7%
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 20%, Side Scroller 16.7%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, 1980s 12.3%, Retro 10.4%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Side Scroller 20.6%, Retro 11.2%, Aliens 10.2%, 1980s 8.5%
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 21.5%, Side Scroller 20.1%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Shooter 9.2%, Arcade 8.6%
Pig Ship and the Giant Wolf is a classic Shoot'em Up with a 8btis monochrome aesthetic. Cross the 6 worlds full of enemies and defeat the Giant Wolf to save your brothers.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Side Scroller 14.3%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, 1980s 9.9%, Retro 9.6%
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 21.3%, Side Scroller 17.3%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Arcade 7.5%, Shooter 7.1%
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 24.5%, Side Scroller 19.9%, Retro 11.9%, Arcade 8.2%, Shooter 8%
Arcade hit Raiden first left its mark on the shooting genre 25 years ago. The easy to learn, hard to master series comes to the PC in its most modern and advanced form yet! Join the war for Earth's future-where the tide of battle holds constant surprises.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.2%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Arcade 14.4%, Shooter 13.4%, Action 8.4%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Side Scroller 16.8%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, 1980s 8.7%, Retro 7.8%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Arcade 11.4%, Shooter 11%, 1980s 10.6%
An action-packed retro arcade shoot 'em up featuring organic and bio-mechanical alien life, including ammonites, centipedes and spiders!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.9%, Aliens 15.2%, Retro 14.3%, Action 12.4%, Shooter 10.3%
A high-definition arcade shooter blending old-school action with modern polish. Battle across the Solar System, upgrade your weapons, and unlock tougher challenges in Nemesis Mode - all set to a hypnotic, retro-electro soundtrack.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Retro 13.6%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Side Scroller 13.2%, Old School 12.3%
A free-to-play 90s-style bullet-hell shooter with high-res graphics, unlocked 60+ FPS, single-player campaign, and online co-op multiplayer!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Side Scroller 19.6%, 1980s 9%, Shooter 8.8%, Aliens 8.5%
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: Side Scroller 14.4%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Retro 10.8%, 1980s 10.4%, Aliens 10.3%
