60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Arcade, Shoot 'Em Up, 2D.
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!
Fire Shark
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!
Hellfire
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!
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 27.2%, Arcade 14.8%, Action 12.2%, Score Attack 9.2%, Retro 8.7%
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 26.9%, Arcade 14.6%, Action 11.8%, Local Co-Op 9.8%, Retro 8.9%
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 22.5%, Old School 12.1%, Arcade 11.9%, Co-op 8.2%, Retro 7.6%
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 24.5%, Arcade 11.6%, Old School 8.4%, Score Attack 7.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%
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%, Old School 10.5%, Arcade 9.6%, Local Co-Op 9.5%, Score Attack 7.8%
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 25.5%, Arcade 12.7%, Score Attack 9.8%, Old School 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%
Experience Toaplan's arcade shooter Flying Shark (AKA Sky Shark) on PC with the latest quality-of-life features. Ride through the skies as they burn in a rain of armor-piercing bullets! You have been chosen for the mission. Because you are the best pilot there is!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.1%, Arcade 19.7%, Action 16%, Retro 11.4%, Score Attack 10.8%
Overwhelming bullet patterns. An exhilarating Break System. Timeless gameplay. The definitive bullet hell shooter that continues to captivate shoot-'em-up fans around the world.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Arcade 12.4%, Local Co-Op 9.1%, Score Attack 8.7%, Action 7.2%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Arcade 13.6%, Score Attack 12.2%, Old School 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%
Raging Blasters is a vertical scroll shmup featuring high speed scrolling and the exhilaration of destruction.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Score Attack 12.5%, Local Co-Op 12.3%, Retro 8.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%
A sequel that isn’t afraid to be different. EXZEAL is the followup to TRIZEAL Remix, but it’s much more than a simple rehash. Choose between multiple ships and specialize in each one’s weapon system. Will you focus on shooting, shot charging, or close-range attacks? In EXZEAL, it’s your choice.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Arcade 11.1%, Old School 10.6%, Score Attack 9.8%, Local Co-Op 7.2%
Enjoy a fast and frantic arcade shmup from Triangle Service! Attack in all directions and rack up the multipliers - do you have XIIZEAL?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Arcade 11.9%, Score Attack 10.1%, Old School 9.9%, Local Co-Op 7.2%
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 32.8%, Arcade 15.9%, Old School 9.6%, Score Attack 8.9%, Action 7.6%
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 26.4%, Arcade 13.1%, Old School 8.4%, Score Attack 7.6%, Action 6.4%
Triangle Service presents the essential arcade experience! Power up your ship, evade enemy fire, and blast your way to the final boss in DeltaZeal!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Local Co-Op 12.4%, Arcade 11.6%, Action 9.1%, Retro 7.8%
Game Tengoku CrusinMix is a vertically scrolling shooting game mixing cute characters, a game world parodying a wide range of gaming tropes and history, tight controls, refined mechanics and eggplants?!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.5%, Arcade 14.2%, Local Co-Op 13.8%, Retro 10.1%, Action 7.4%
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 41.6%, Arcade 17.4%, Action 10%, Score Attack 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%
Super Hydorah is a nonlinear horizontal shoot’ em up designed to offer a challenging experience, sublimating the richness of traditional shmup classics. Face the menace of the Meroptians aboard the Delta Lance, alone or with your friends in this game with direct action and nostalgic art.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.2%, Arcade 16%, Retro 11.9%, Action 10.7%, Local Multiplayer 6.5%
The feeling of 90's arcade shooter will come again !! Arcade-like side scroll shooter of 7 stages in all!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 53.8%, Action 18.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Arcade 8.8%, 2D 6.2%
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 29.4%, Arcade 26.9%, Action 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Retro 8.6%
The sequel to Toaplan’s shoot ‘em up masterpiece Truxton is a thrilling insane space action with an unforgiving difficulty level. Enjoy the visually stunning pixel graphics and vibrant music as you dodge the high-speed bullet rain and take on tough bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Old School 13.4%, Arcade 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%, Action 6.3%
“SHOCK TROOPERS ”, the fan favorite 2D top-down view action shooting game released exclusively on NEOGEO MVS in 1997, returns to the battlefield on Steam!Progress through the battlefield, choosing the best routes and strategy!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.5%, Arcade 25.1%, Action 20.4%, Retro 15.2%, 2D 7.8%
The legendary bullet-hell shoot-’em-up series has come to Steam! DoDonPachi is ressurected after a Blissful Death with enough modes to satisfy the beginner and the expert player alike. Tonight we dine in bullet hell!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Arcade 11.5%, Score Attack 10.5%, Local Co-Op 10.1%, Local Multiplayer 7.9%
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 25.3%, Arcade 12.3%, Old School 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%, Retro 6.7%
A science fiction-themed vertically scrolling shoot 'em up game known for its stunning detailed pixel art, gigantic bosses, and a menacing difficulty. From the legendary studio Toaplan, this is quite possibly the most rock and roll shooting game of all time.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Arcade 14%, Old School 9.6%, Retro 7.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%
Originally created by Seibu Kaihatsu, Raiden series comes back with a four-title compilation of these classic scrolling arcade shooter games we enjoyed being challenged with back in the days.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.5%, Arcade 21.7%, Retro 13.2%, Action 12.8%, Score Attack 5.6%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 29.7%, Arcade 14.4%, Old School 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%, Action 6.9%
Artificial intelligence threatens the galaxy. Buckle up and fight computing power with the only power that counts: FIREPOWER! Experience Toaplan's brain-melting Slap Fight (AKA Alcon) with its gauge-based power-ups and strategic gameplay. Now on PC with the latest features!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.7%, Arcade 19.5%, Action 16.2%, Score Attack 11.4%, Retro 11.2%
R-Type and R-Type II, the legendary coin-op space shooters, are now together on Steam!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54.1%, Arcade 19%, Action 15.1%, Retro 7.8%, 2D 4%
A gritty, non-stop blood bath from the creator of Insanity's Blade, Super Battle Princess Madelyn and the recently released GuardGrave. And a parody of beloved 60s and 70s classic action films, heroes and villains. Deathwish Enforcers... There's gonna be hell to pay!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Arcade 13.6%, Local Co-Op 9.9%, Retro 9.7%, Co-op 9.4%
“TWINKLE STAR SPRITES ”, a competitive 2D top-down view scrolling shooter released on NEOGEO MVS in 1996, departs for new adventures on the Steam gaming platform!Master your shots, and aim for the magical Twinkle Star”!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54.1%, Arcade 19.4%, Action 13.5%, Local Multiplayer 9%, 1990's 4%
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 33.1%, Arcade 16%, Old School 12.4%, Action 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%
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 44%, Action 21.7%, Arcade 18.1%, Retro 16.2%
Transform or die. TRIZEAL Remix has classic shoot-’em-up style with a refined depth just below the surface. Strategically transform your ship to switch between and upgrade three distinct weapons: a wide shot, a narrow laser, and guided missiles. Shoot with intelligence!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.8%, Arcade 13.7%, Score Attack 8.4%, Old School 8%, Action 6.6%
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 31.9%, Arcade 12.3%, Score Attack 9.4%, Local Co-Op 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%
A last ditch effort to destroy what was once to be our savior. A final mission to eliminate a disastrous future. A single ship against Earth’s entire military. The Andraste is the only hope to defeat...the Devil Engine.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 50.4%, Arcade 17.9%, Action 17.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, 2D 4.8%
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 59.6%, Arcade 19.5%, Local Co-Op 8.2%, Action 8%, Co-op 2.9%
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 30.4%, Arcade 12.6%, Local Co-Op 12.2%, Retro 9.8%, Co-op 9.3%
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 42.9%, Action 23.4%, Arcade 19.3%, Retro 14.4%
Take down hordes of alien invaders with your Power Shot, Truxton Beam, Thunder Laser, Homing Shot, Star‑mine Shot, and more! Don't forget to breathe as you face off against gigantic bosses in the ultimate battle for humanity’s survival!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Local Co-Op 13.5%, Score Attack 12.8%, Old School 12.8%, Arcade 12%
Layer Section, the home console port of arcade game RayForce is back with new features and online ranking. Use the new lock-on laser function to defeat multiple enemies at once for a higher score in this gorgeous 2D vertical shooting game!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.6%, Arcade 18.6%, Action 11.1%, Retro 9.8%, 2D 6%
“METAL SLUG 2”, the 2nd entry in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game returns to the battlefield on the Steam gaming platform!
Why similar: Arcade 21.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Action 17.4%, Local Co-Op 9.3%, Retro 8.1%
Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.1%, Arcade 21.4%, Action 18.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, 2D 5.8%
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 25.9%, Arcade 12.5%, Old School 10%, Score Attack 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%
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 30.4%, Local Co-Op 14.1%, Arcade 13.7%, Old School 10.8%, Score Attack 10%
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 31.3%, Arcade 18.8%, Action 14.7%, Score Attack 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%
Triangle Service’s MINUS ZERO is a shooter that focuses on a tried-and-true shoot-’em-up weapon: the lock-on laser. It’s shoot-’em-up purity: just you, your lock-on laser, and a whole bunch of enemies. As long as you continue to blast away at the waves of enemies, you’ll maintain invincibility, but if you lose track of your position...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33%, Action 15.9%, Arcade 14.6%, Old School 9.8%, Score Attack 5.9%
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 44.5%, Arcade 13.4%, Local Co-Op 11.7%, Action 9.1%, Retro 8.6%
Defend your spider web from an onslaught of bugs in this frenetic revival of the cult classic twin-stick shooter, all while jamming to an infectious original score by Megan McDuffee. Play solo or tag in a friend for local co-op across 30 unique challenges or the endless arcade mode.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Arcade 14%, Score Attack 8.5%, Action 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%
Vertical Scroll Shooting Game with Lock-on Missile
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.4%, Score Attack 18.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Retro 11.3%, Action 8.3%
Take a trip down memory lane and relive the magical times of the 8-Bit era with a collection of Namco’s hits and long-lost treasures in Namco Museum Archives Volume 2.
Why similar: Arcade 30%, Action 23.5%, Retro 20.7%, Pixel Graphics 15.8%, Multiplayer 8.2%
