60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shoot 'Em Up, 2D, Arcade, Action.
A sentient AI in 2084 faces a hacking adventure to survive. Play as Viravius and tackle 60 incredible levels to guide him towards his destiny that will change forever the world. 16 Different Player Armor, 5 Unique boss fight, Co-Op Campaign.
Tadpole Tales
A tiny 2D Hand-drawn "Clean 'Em Up" game about a tadpole cleaning rivers and fighting pollution.
LASERPITIUM
Free the galaxy by destroying the EVA program and its artificial planet HELOS. In this 2D shoot'em up, take control of one of the three ships of your choice and go to the different planets to eliminate each threat. 1 or 2 Player coop.
A tiny 2D Hand-drawn "Clean 'Em Up" game about a tadpole cleaning rivers and fighting pollution.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Side Scroller 20%, Hand-drawn 12.6%, PvE 11.2%, Arcade 9.2%
Free the galaxy by destroying the EVA program and its artificial planet HELOS. In this 2D shoot'em up, take control of one of the three ships of your choice and go to the different planets to eliminate each threat. 1 or 2 Player coop.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.9%, Side Scroller 22.4%, Arcade 13.5%, Hand-drawn 10.9%, Linear 7.2%
Side scrolling shooter in which you lead a desperate preemptive strike to save your homeland from annihilation.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.5%, Alternate History 30.4%, Side Scroller 30.2%, 2D 5.5%, Casual 3.5%
A retro arcade space shooter where you blast alien fleets, dodge bomb swarms, collect power-ups, and fight solo or in local co-op to liberate occupied planets from the mind-controlling energy force code-named Xenmega.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32%, Side Scroller 31.7%, Arcade 12.7%, Linear 9.2%, 2D 5.1%
Starxia is an old-fashioned side-scrolling space shooter. Step into the role of a Pilot and use your ship to eliminate hordes of fierce enemies. A compelling story and many interesting characters await you in this adventure. Take over the controls and fly into the vacuum of space. Let the hunt begin
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.8%, Side Scroller 31.7%, Arcade 13.5%, Linear 10.3%, Sci-fi 5.7%
Defend Earth against alien asteroid attacks in this arcade roguelite retro shooter and experience the evolution of the genre in a gripping visual and auditory adventure.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Side Scroller 20.8%, PvE 12.6%, Linear 9.5%, Arcade 9.4%
Avoid bullets and eliminate enemies to earn points.Take on challenging enemies and bosses across multiple stages, each with its unique design and challenges. Use your skills to stay ahead of the enemy and emerge victorious.Help the CDF stop the separatist uprising and restore peace.
Why similar: Alternate History 25.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Side Scroller 22.4%, PvE 13.9%, Linear 9.4%
Survive 20 escalating stages of meteor chaos in a fast-paced 2D arcade shooter. Master unlockable weapons, face unique meteor threats and powerful bosses, customize your ship, then push your limits in Endless Mode.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.7%, PvE 19.6%, Arcade 13.4%, Top-Down 11%, Sci-fi 5.6%
Take flight in your Grand Gyro and shoot down every robot in your path to save the Powerful Monkey Council!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Side Scroller 28.1%, PvE 14.7%, Arcade 9.5%, Linear 7.1%
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 31.8%, Side Scroller 28.9%, Arcade 14.1%, Sci-fi 8.1%, 2D 5.7%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 35.6%, Side Scroller 25.1%, Arcade 14%, Linear 11.6%, Sci-fi 5.9%
Turn the incoming swarm of deadly bullets into your own weapon of chaos in this precision STG bullet hell. Grab and toss enemies, dodge and deflect torrents of bullets, and reshape the battlefield with explosive chain reactions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, Side Scroller 29.9%, PvE 16.7%, Arcade 11.8%, Sci-fi 4.7%
"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: Shoot 'Em Up 40.1%, PvE 18.7%, Arcade 12.5%, Top-Down 10.1%, Linear 9.3%
Xenotype is a side-scrolling space shooter with fully integrated Co-op gameplay. Take control of humanity's biggest scientific achievement as you fight back against a deadly alien invasion. Explore an expansive action/adventure campaign alone, OR recruit a friend and dominate together!
Why similar: Alternate History 24.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Side Scroller 20.8%, PvE 13%, Arcade 9.9%
Sagittarius is a classic side scrolling space shoot'em up in a modern take. In this epic space game it's up to you to save our solar system from destruction. Fly alone or with a friend in a local multiplayer co-op game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Side Scroller 25.1%, Top-Down 12.1%, PvE 10.9%, Sci-fi 9.1%
The pack of Arcades in The Last Shot Universe
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.1%, Side Scroller 32.9%, Arcade 13.1%, Hand-drawn 9.3%, 2D 5.2%
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 37.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 37%, Arcade 15.7%, 2D 6.3%, Casual 3.3%
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 31%, Side Scroller 28.9%, Arcade 13.1%, Linear 11.7%, Sci-fi 6.3%
An unknown force from a parallel reality trapped Earth’s energy in three runes. The best resistance fighters have been sent on a critical mission to destroy the runes and seal the dimensional rift.
Why similar: Side Scroller 30%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Arcade 16.6%, Linear 6.4%, PvE 6.2%
"Don't go to GALXAGAR"; a phrase uttered by many who have traversed its rim. Untold treasures, and terrors, await within its blackened depths. Ready your craft, spacefarer, because you're about to enter the most dangerous sector in all the stars. Get ready.. for GALXAGAR!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.4%, PvE 17.9%, Arcade 13.4%, Top-Down 12.7%, Linear 11.2%
Old school side scrolling shoot'em up. Blast through exciting different locations. Defeating waves of defenders until the final boss battle. Attack of the Mechadonk is a indie game developed for fun and learning for the creator.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.9%, Side Scroller 24.2%, Arcade 16.5%, Casual 8.3%, Linear 8.2%
Blast your way through rogue-like action! This arcade space-shooter throws you into intense runs packed with asteroids, powerful weapons and hidden secrets! Experiment with unique loadouts, discover synergizing upgrades, and push your limits with challenge modifiers that make each run deadlier!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.8%, Arcade 14.7%, PvE 13.6%, Linear 10.8%, 2D 5.9%
Back To School is a fast-paced cartoon game where you tap to chase a runaway bus. Compete for the best time in this fun adventure!
Why similar: Side Scroller 39.6%, Arcade 22.2%, Linear 17.9%, Casual 12.2%, 2D 8.1%
Speyarranoth is a classic sci-fi space asteroid shooter in 3D. You control the game using WASD and shoot with the space key. It's wonderful to just blast full speed through the asteroid fields lasers ablaze and enjoy the explosive light show.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.3%, Side Scroller 29.8%, Arcade 14.4%, Sci-fi 9.8%, Casual 5.2%
Break through ceilings, rescue princesses and escape boiling lava as you slash your way to the top of the Knightmare Tower!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Side Scroller 22.9%, PvE 13.9%, Arcade 10.6%, Linear 10.4%
Line Change - A 2D pixel side-view game where you draw lines that become bridges from one point to another, allowing three creations to make their way to the finish.
Why similar: Side Scroller 45.2%, Arcade 20.2%, Linear 18.2%, Casual 8.3%, 2D 8.1%
Shoot, dodge and bounce your way through a chaotic cartoon bullet hell! Master your shield, smash enemies into each other and take on ridiculous bosses in a hilarious arcade adventure.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31%, Side Scroller 29.5%, Arcade 12.2%, Linear 10.9%, Hand-drawn 10.1%
Draw a ship, Fly it. Get creative.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Alternate History 24.9%, Side Scroller 24%, Arcade 9.9%, Hand-drawn 7.6%
Frenetic 2D action in the style of Space Invaders! Customize your spaceship, face hordes of enemies, and challenge yourself in multiple modes, including Campaign, Arcade, Invasion, and Survival. Upgrade your ship, collect power-ups, and face unique challenges in every battle.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.1%, Arcade 16%, Top-Down 14.2%, PvE 10.8%, Sci-fi 8.8%
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 44.2%, Side Scroller 33.4%, Arcade 16.3%, Sci-fi 6.1%
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 32.1%, Side Scroller 29.7%, Arcade 13.5%, Linear 11.9%, Sci-fi 6.5%
In the far reaches of space, an odyssey begins. Explore hostile biomes, face powerful enemies, and gather vital resources in a retro shoot ’em up. Reset to evolve and grow stronger. The odyssey of Pegasis is endless, how far will you go?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.2%, Arcade 17.1%, Automation 14.4%, Top-Down 10.6%, PvE 8%
Mud River is a horizontal 2D Shoot‘em Up game. The Rio Doce (Sweet River) was a paradise for mankind and animals, but now it has become a territory destroyed by the unscrupulous activities of Dr. Wellin. This is Pacal's first destination, ascending the Rio Doce preventing its complete destruction.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Side Scroller 24.9%, Arcade 14.8%, Hand-drawn 11.8%, Casual 5.5%
You are valiant space hero who is not as fortunate as those in the golden age of scrolling shooters who had infinite ammo. Instead you must absorb your enemies' weapons and retaliate!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.3%, Side Scroller 19.8%, Arcade 14.5%, Top-Down 10.5%, Linear 8.8%
Awaken as the Nav Shard—one of five A.I. fragments aboard a mysterious fighter-jet. Battle through branching stages in a neon-infused vertical shmup. Combine elemental powers, and fight your way to the Void. No retries. No rewinds. This is Exilus Viper.
Why similar: Alternate History 30.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.7%, Arcade 12.9%, Top-Down 12.7%, Sci-fi 6.3%
Pilot a powerful starfighter through an endless alien invasion. Rescue the Cubes, survive relentless alien waves, and chase the ultimate high score in this fast-paced arcade space shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.1%, Side Scroller 31.2%, Arcade 19.7%, Sci-fi 11%
First instalment in the series of 2D action side-scrollers, taking place in very distant galaxy and not so distant future. Gameplay main hallmarks are fast-paced laser guns shootouts, punch 'n' kick combats, managing obby-like obstacles, using wits in overcoming deadly traps and witty dialogues.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.6%, Side Scroller 24.8%, Arcade 17.8%, Sci-fi 8.2%, 2D 6.6%
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 39.2%, Side Scroller 30.7%, Arcade 12.9%, Sci-fi 6.7%, Linear 6.2%
Gigabyte Dynamite is a retro-themed Shoot 'Em Up game - As an antivirus software, you fight your way through a virus-infected computer, with various nostalgic digital landscapes to conquer.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.5%, Hacking 20.8% ★, Arcade 17.2%, Top-Down 11.5%, 2D 6.5%
The 2D side-scrolling shooter from The Behemoth is back! With your mighty blaster and a group of mysterious kids by your side, destroy the agency and reclaim your spaceship!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.1%, Side Scroller 27.5%, Hand-drawn 15.8%, Arcade 15.3%, 2D 6.1%
This is a very challenging, old-school, retro, side-scrolling, sci-fi shooter, with modern twists. You must defend your base against the onslaught of approaching alien attackers. Utilize power-ups and protect your allies and resources. If you miss the arcade games of yesteryear, this is for you.
Why similar: Side Scroller 31.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Artificial Intelligence 16.4%, Arcade 15.1%, Sci-fi 5.5%
A top-down, 2d space-shooter that pits the user against swarms of alien ships from other dimensions. Destroy all enemies and portals as fast as possible. Battle increasingly tougher enemies through 40 Campaign levels and Endless Mode!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.5%, PvE 19.1%, Arcade 13%, Top-Down 10.7%, Sci-fi 6.4%
Shoot lasers in space because a fish told you to. Ernesto's Asteroid Arcade is a twin-stick side-scrolling space shoot-em-up which tells the story of a man side-scrolling in space and shooting-em-up with twin-sticks. This game has at least 2 characters in it.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.5%, Side Scroller 24.3%, Arcade 17.9%, Linear 7.6%, Sci-fi 5.9%
A paper airplane fights against Rock, Paper and Scissors. The ROCPAIN gameplay is inspired on the rock-paper-scissors hand game, and like the original hand game, each enemy only its destroyed with the right shot. A new way to play shooting games that will challenge your skills.
Why similar: Side Scroller 31.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, Arcade 9.8%, Linear 9.2%, Hand-drawn 7%
Once more, the hunt for Youkai begins! Across the ocean in a city far, far away, the side-scrolling shoot 'em up action of our two protagonists unfolds! Complete the Pietà of struggle that burns blue with its raging barrage!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Side Scroller 26.2%, Arcade 15.9%, PvE 8.7%, Linear 7.8%
Cosmic Paradox: Noire is a 2D top-down shoot ‘em up adventure set in a world of two overlapping dimensions. Witness the battle between the Vex Accord and the Oronix Empire, increase your odds of survival with the right upgrades and choose a ship that is best suited to your playstyle.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.2%, PvE 17.1%, Arcade 12.8%, Top-Down 12.5%, Linear 10.4%
R-Type and R-Type II, the legendary coin-op space shooters, are now together on Steam!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51.7%, Side Scroller 28.3%, Arcade 16.2%, 2D 3.8%
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 41.7%, Side Scroller 32.7%, Arcade 11.3%, Linear 7.4%, 2D 6.8%
A thrilling sci-fi cyberpunk shmup / shoot'em up with epic boss battles and a vast arsenal of futuristic weapons! Battle through the Ecumenopolis, restore the cosmic balance, and save the universe! Flow state gaming to unleash your inner hero! Feel your skills grow on your way to 1CC S+ tier rank!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33%, Side Scroller 28.1%, Arcade 15.4%, Sci-fi 6.1%, Linear 6%
Enjoy a free shoot'em up side-scrolling mini-game with the characters from the anime and JRPG DanMachi, and fight through stages of bullet hell and bosses!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.6%, Side Scroller 28.1%, Arcade 11.5%, Top-Down 10.3%, Linear 9.8%
Cube Gothic is a Story-driven Shoot 'em up Adventure. Shooting enemies and dodging projectiles while solving simple puzzles and trying to comprehend the surreal plot - these are the challenges you'll be facing in Cube Gothic.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.8%, Side Scroller 23.7%, Arcade 14.1%, Hand-drawn 12.8%, Linear 10.1%
After a failed spell during a vegetable contest in the Middle Ages, the vegetables come to life and try to invade the civilization. A little witch with her magic powers will need to fight against this invasion.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.1%, Side Scroller 30.7%, Arcade 14.9%, Linear 12.8%, 2D 6.1%
Take flight in this fast-paced danmaku shoot 'em up! Dodge dense bullet patterns, graze enemy fire, and unleash spell cards across dynamic vertical and horizontal scrolling stages. Choose from 4 playable characters to defeat over 10 bosses and cure the glohm.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Side Scroller 21.8%, Alternate History 19.2%, Arcade 15.5%, Top-Down 8.4%
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 35.9%, Side Scroller 32.9%, Arcade 13.5%, Sci-fi 6.9%, 2D 5%
Kilemol is a top-down shooter where you'll have to destroy all spawn capsules and enemies using different weapons in a dynamic gameplay.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 49%, Top-Down 19.3%, PvE 12.8%, Sci-fi 11.2%, Futuristic 7.7%
An old-school horizontal shoot 'em up, heavily inspired by the arcade classics of the 90's!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.6%, Side Scroller 30.2%, Arcade 14.7%, Linear 12.3%, 2D 5.9%
Blast off for a retro shoot’em up experience filled with clever twists and secrets!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.8%, Side Scroller 38.8%, Arcade 15.3%, 2D 6.1%
Devil Laugh - 2d platformer with puzzle elements. The player needs to move and jump on falling cubes to climb to inaccessible heights and enter the door to the next level.
Why similar: Side Scroller 45.2%, PvE 23.7%, Arcade 17.2%, Casual 7%, 2D 6.8%
Dive into Zenia's story in a stylized 2D arcade shoot 'em up with 3D elements and adjustable difficulty. Dodge relentless Spikes, gather star essence, unlock unique ships, and chase high scores through escalating runs.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.3%, Side Scroller 22.5%, Hand-drawn 14%, Arcade 13.5%, Linear 6.4%
Fifteen stages of side-scrolling arcade shooting, wrapped around the worst pizza delivery route in the galaxy. Bullet patterns, boss tiers, CRT scanlines, and a rank ladder Ace never asked for. One-time purchase. No ads. No IAP. No data collection.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.7%, Side Scroller 28.9%, Arcade 15.9%, 2D 4.6%, Sci-fi 3.9%
