Games Like Victory's Grave: Airborne

Take on powerful tanks and battleships with the best use of your fighter in this military themed vertical arcade shoot ‘em up by Toaplan! Summon friendly fighter planes to avoid emergencies and increase firepower. Now on PC with modern enhancements!

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, 1980s 22%, Linear 8.9%, Military 7.9%

Uncover The Government's darkest secrets in this action packed top down shooter inspired by 80's action flicks of questionable quality.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 28%, 1980s 13.5%, Shooter 10.9%, Linear 7.9%

"Comet Soldier" is a 2D top-down view action shooting game. Advance through the battlefield and defeat the bosses that await.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, 1980s 18.7%, Shooter 10.9%, Military 9.7%

Defendor is a throwback to the fast paced arcade games of the 80s.A retro style, arcade shooter where you upgrade your base to increase the capabilities of your ship, unlock new weapons, ships and cause more mayhem.Defend your base until everyone makes it into the escape ship.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, 1980s 17.9%, Shooter 13.8%, Action 8.8%

A reinterpretation of retro games like Space Invaders and Galaga with a modern twist. Battle through planetary sectors using elemental abilities that combine for powerful effects and make bosses vanish.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 30.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Shooter 12.2%, 1980s 8.3%, Linear 5.5%

Retro style, propeller plane centred shoot 'em up inspired by the arcade classics of a fondly remembered bygone era.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32%, Top-Down Shooter 31.1%, Shooter 14.3%, 1980s 12.3%, Action 5.6%

A retro arcade-style, 2D vertical scrolling shooter Pixel art inspired by 16-bit consoles and arcade games from the '80s and '90s Focus on the exhilarating "aim, shoot, kill" feel of the original shooter game. Receive communications from Controller Luna as you progress through each stage's story

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 36.1%, 1980s 18.2%, Shooter 17.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%

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: Top-Down Shooter 29.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 25%, 1980s 22%, Shooter 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 7%

Tiny Troopers Joint Ops is an epic bite-sized arcade shooter, filled to the brim with action-packed mini maps of mayhem!

Why similar: Cold War 25.8% ★, Top-Down Shooter 25.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Shooter 12.7%, Action 8.1%

Retro style 2D vertical scrolling simple shooter.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, 1980s 18.3%, Shooter 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%

In this arcade-style top-down shooter, originally released in 1988 for the Commodore Amiga, take on the role of members of a 4-man squad fighting through a treacherous jungle environment. Play with up to 4 player local co-op.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, 1980s 15.1%, Military 11.7%, Shooter 10.1%

A fast pace retro arcade shooter. Fight waves of zombies and dragons with a great gun collection. Battle five wild bosses all while trying to keep the high score.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Top-Down Shooter 25.3%, 1980s 18.3%, Shooter 14.4%, Action 10.2%

TROID BLASTER 2 is a physics based asteroids tribute game, featuring: * Random Levels * Gachapon random generated pilots and ships * 30 weapon types to unlock * Physics based! * Hundreds of bite sized levels to play * A graveyard to bury and remember your fallen pilots

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, 1980s 15.4%, Shooter 13.6%, Action 8.1%

Raider Pheasant is a single-player arcade shoot ’em up viewed from a dramatic high-angle perspective. Blast through enemy formations, power up your fighter, defeat massive bosses, and chase high scores with keyboard or controller.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 33.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.7%, Shooter 13.3%, 1980s 10.8%, Action 6%

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: Top-Down Shooter 29.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, 1980s 16.6%, Shooter 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%

Clear the asteroid field before the Corpos hunt you down with their AI weaponry!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, 1980s 21.8%, Top-Down Shooter 15.5%, Shooter 14.5%, Action 8.3%

Blast battalions of tanks into smoking craters and conquer air and sea from the sky's fastest attack chopper! Toaplan's coin-op shooter Twin Cobra flies to PC with fresh features and quality-of-life updates!

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27.3%, 1980s 24.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Military 7.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%

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 31.6%, Top-Down Shooter 30.5%, 1980s 13.1%, Shooter 11.4%, Action 5.2%

This game is a tribute to the Run "N Gun games (Commando, Ikari Warrior, Heavy Barrel, Guerilla Wars, Mercs...) from the mid 1980's that you could find in arcades or on 16 bit consoles.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 34%, Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Shooter 12.2%, Military 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%

Blast alien invaders and song lyrics into stardust in this relaxingly chaotic shoot-'em-up! A full-length, '80s-inspired rock album plays start to finish as you fight through an alien invasion. No death. No game over. Just tune in and get that high score. Arcade style!

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 30.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.5%, Shooter 12.3%, 1980s 11.2%, Action 5.6%

The First Seeker is a challenging top down shooter where you will shoot and slash your way through enemies.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 38%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.1%, Shooter 12.9%, Linear 7.6%, Action 6.7%

Blast through waves of chaos in this retro inspired space shooter. Simple mechanics, high energy rock/electronic soundtrack, and a gloriously goofy tone make Nova Rebellion a cosmic throwback Back when space shooters were all the rage.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 32.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.4%, Shooter 13.3%, Linear 9.7%, Action 5.7%

REDSIDE episode 1 is a twisted thriller set during the Cold War. The world is on the brink of war. Will you be able to prevent a disaster?

Why similar: Cold War 34.2% ★, Top-Down Shooter 22%, 1980s 19.1%, Shooter 7.6%, Military 6.6%

Graphic Novel Style Top Down Shooting Action Game which tells the story of Ivan Vinogradov, the victim of the CIA's top-secret project.

Why similar: Cold War 32.6% ★, Top-Down Shooter 26.8%, 1980s 19.8%, Shooter 11.8%, Action 5.1%

Embark on a dangerous investigation in Ultra Mission™, the latest game by Gumbo Machine™. As an agent of the Stellar Exchange Commission, you must traverse the 20 dizzying levels within Otto Labs, each littered with powerful automatons and questionable experiments. This is going to be a blast!

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, 1980s 22.1%, Shooter 12%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%

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: Top-Down Shooter 26.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, 1980s 18%, Shooter 13.2%, Action 6.1%

"Warrior of Democracy" is an incredible 2D shoot 'em up arcade where you, like a true hero, control a helicopter, battling endless waves of enemy fighters on your path to victory!

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 36.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 35.8%, Shooter 13.6%, Linear 8.7%, Arcade 4.4%

Blast off for a retro arcade experience in RedRaptor, a vertical shoot’em up inspired by genre classics of the ’90s!

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 35.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 34.9%, Shooter 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Action 5.5%

4D:XD is a top-down 2D bullet hell space shooter. Conquer the game with as few deaths as possible!

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 32.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.5%, Shooter 13%, Linear 8.7%, Action 5.6%

Save Earth from an invasion of intergalactic chickens! Finger-blistering arcade shooting action for one or two players.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Top-Down Shooter 26.1%, 1980s 15.7%, Shooter 14.7%, Action 9.8%

Synth-wave styled physics based 2D puzzle shooter filled with nods to the golden era of classic arcade games. Think upside down Peggle crossed with Space Invaders and enemies crafted from the blended remains 70's, and 80’s gaming.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.9%, 1980s 25.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Shooter 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%

Time to bug out and blast back in this arcade shooter packed with waves of insects and UFOs. Fight through 50 challenging stages, grab power-ups, and chase the high score.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, 1980s 19.2%, Shooter 13%, Pixel Graphics 6.1%

it's simple, fast, rocking, without pauses, without life, without time will you save the earth? Asteroides is a 70/80s shooter with realistic physics and a completely three-dimensional environment. Moving, destroying and surviving is complicated in an infinitely finite space.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 34.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Shooter 16%, Action 9.5%, Linear 5.6%

WE HAVE ALIENS, YOU DON'T—Blast Martian invaders and flying saucers across 30 stages with robotic voice effects. Use your destructible shield, rescue army men for bonus points, and chase the high score.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, 1980s 21.5%, Shooter 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%

It's time for the death test, bullet believers. Prove your strength in the face of an ever-growing opponent.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 35.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.5%, Shooter 16.1%, Action 6.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%

ASTROLANCER combines top-down shooter and shoot 'em up gameplay into one action-packed experience! Devise your own playstyle with a huge variety of weapons. Hardcore and casual players alike are welcome!

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 35.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 33%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Linear 7.5%, Shooter 6.9%

An omnidirectional scrolling twin-stick shooter with pixel art reminiscent of the 80's.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 30.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, 1980s 15.8%, Shooter 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%

A classic old-school shooter with the possibility of upgrading your own spaceship.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, 1980s 22.3%, Shooter 8.1%, Linear 5%

A vertical scrolling shooter where you fire your main shot and strategically switch between limited ammo special weapons to take down enemies. Earn bonus points by clearing areas, and defeat as many enemies as possible before the game ends to achieve a high score.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 34.2%, 1980s 33.3%, Shooter 17%, Linear 5.3%, Action 4.8%

The Guardians, a secret society wielding the power of the Force, have readied their tanks and intend on crushing the aspirations of the Hammerbolt Empire!

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 30.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Shooter 13.9%, Military 10%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%

Boing Bang Adventure is a 2D arcade game in the style of the classic arcade game "Pang" Face almost 50 levels, in 8 different world in single player or in local co-op!

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 28.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 25%, 1980s 17.8%, Shooter 13%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%

Meteor Havok is a take on the classic Asteroids arcade shooter. Enter the asteroid fields to blast a path to safety with your agile ship and powerful lasers.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 44.5%, 1980s 33.7%, Action 13.4%, Arcade 7.3%, Singleplayer 1.1%

Shoot, dodge, and survive your way through unique bosses and swarms of enemies in this Galaga inspired arcade shooter where the fate of a galaxy rests in your hands.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.6%, 1980s 20.8%, Shooter 16.4%, Action 11.6%, Linear 8%

Blast your way through increasing waves of enemies in this fast-paced top-down action-arcade shoot 'em-up while unlocking new levels, weapon upgrades and harder enemy types as you make progress in RED BLASTER!

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 37.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 35.9%, Shooter 13.9%, Action 5.9%, Arcade 4.5%

Gunstorm is a space shooter loaded with playability. Wave after wave of alien craft attack your agile ship. Use the mouse to control your ship at the speed of thought in a perfectly balanced game that starts easy and gradually gets more difficult.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 30%, 1980s 27.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 4.1%

A new planet has been discovered, go through the three areas and conquer the planet Toi.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 42.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 32.2%, Linear 13.5%, Action 7.8%, Combat 3%

"The last soldier" is a game where the player controls a soldier who is the sole survivor of his battalion. Into the game the player will find 6 game modes and 21 goals, where the player can shoot, paralyze enemies, steal war tanks, blow up enemy tanks, escape and more ...

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, 1980s 26.1%, Top-Down Shooter 14.9%, Shooter 10.4%, Military 8.5%

Call Sign is Magic Liner is an old school Shmup with a new twist. You can strategically draw lines and defeat your enemies.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Shooter 16.5%, Action 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 7%

Even if you are not good at avoiding bullets or shmup games there is no problem. A 2d casual rolling shooter best for killing time!

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 35.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.3%, Shooter 17%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%, Arcade 4.9%

A post-apocalyptic arcade shooter. Collect fuel and dodge enemy fire as you fight back against the evil Scorpio gang. Mixes cars, shmups and themes that would have been right at home in 80's anime and arcades..

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Top-Down Shooter 22.9%, 1980s 21.9%, Shooter 11.3%, Linear 6.9%

Play as an elite pilot driving the Interstellar Recon Mecha geared with an unique set of weapons and special abilities. Create deadly fleet with gathered parts and weapons! Try out Startide's editor to make new spaceships with various technology you find along your journey.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.3%, Top-Down Shooter 32.7%, Shooter 15.3%, Action 11.6%

An unknown Alien Race has launched a failed attack on Earth Station Alpha and are regrouping! Fight off the incoming fleets, discover where their ships are being constructed, and launch an assault! If Earth Station Alpha is destroyed, the planet will be lost and humanity exterminated.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 33.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 32.4%, Shooter 13.5%, Linear 8.4%, Action 5.4%

A gang of nine aliens from another galaxy that were put to community service, want to clean the universe from what they think is the worst garbage: humans! Help them in this arcade game!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Top-Down Shooter 25.6%, Shooter 14.1%, 1980s 14%, Action 9.5%

Master your Blade in frantic, fast paced combat!

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 38.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 34.3%, Action 10.6%, Shooter 7.3%, Arcade 5.4%

An arcade-style 2D top-down space shooter. Blow up space rocks and space pirates for as long as you can. You'll also need to maximize a delicately-balanced economy of resources. Keep trying to out-do yourself! Five boss ships will break in at various points to make life difficult.

Why similar: 1980s 36.3%, Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, Shooter 12.1%, Action 7.4%

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: Top-Down Shooter 31%, Shoot 'Em Up 28%, 1980s 14.7%, Linear 10.2%, Shooter 5%

1987. The Soviet Union is cracking from within. As special agent Dan Morris, navigate a world of shifting loyalties, covert operations, and ideological fractures in this story-driven Cold War FPS.

Why similar: Cold War 42.2% ★, 1980s 27.7%, Shooter 14.7%, Linear 6.6%, Action 6%

You become the enemy that you killed!

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 36.5%, 1980s 22.1%, Shooter 16.4%, Action 9.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%

Touhou-like 2D shooting!!! Chubby protagonist!! Orthodox and easy to understand operation!

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 42.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 32.4%, Shooter 13.7%, Action 6.7%, Pixel Graphics 2.3%

A Roguelite action shooter where you dodge bullets, attack enemies, and power up with skills and items. While the map stays the same, different skill combos and item drops change your strategy each time. Keep challenging and master your own style!

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 38.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 34.7%, Shooter 18.4%, Action 7.5%, Singleplayer 0.7%