60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade, Action, Space.
VOID SKIRMISHER is an arcade co-op shooter for up to 8 players: jump the warp gate, hold off endless waves of hostile fleets far past any front line, and drop in or out whenever you like.
Eris One Stand
Join the Pook Star Legion in this shoot ’em up roguelike and battle through waves of enemies. Dodge incoming fire and choose your upgrades to transform your ship throughout each run as you fight to reclaim the Kryos Crystals stolen from the Pooks.
Space God
Space God is a 'hyper retro neon' style top-down shooting game. Play in single player, online co-op mode, or online multiplayer. Don't stop, keep moving! and you might survive... maybe.
Join the Pook Star Legion in this shoot ’em up roguelike and battle through waves of enemies. Dodge incoming fire and choose your upgrades to transform your ship throughout each run as you fight to reclaim the Kryos Crystals stolen from the Pooks.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Top-Down Shooter 12.7%, Space 12.5%, Online Co-Op 11.8%, Co-op 8.7%
Space God is a 'hyper retro neon' style top-down shooting game. Play in single player, online co-op mode, or online multiplayer. Don't stop, keep moving! and you might survive... maybe.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Space 14%, Online Co-Op 12.5%, Co-op 10.7%, Top-Down Shooter 10.6%
Neon Tyrant is a co-op vertical shmup where togetherness is a mechanic: fly close to bond shields, rescue downed wingmates under fire, draft run-defining perks. Campaign, endless, daily runs, boss rush — 1-4 pilots, local or online. Flying solo? Hire an AI wingman that learns. Everything glows.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Space 16.2%, Co-op 13.9%, Top-Down Shooter 12.7%, Online Co-Op 11.6%
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 34.2%, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Space 10.8%, Shooter 9%, PvE 6.8%
Enter the cockpit of your spaceship and prevent the destruction of our homeland! You and your friends have to dodge various attacks and fight many enemies. But your Twitch chat can support you in your defense and your subscribers can even accompany you as wingmen!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Space 16.7%, Online Co-Op 14%, Top-Down Shooter 13.6%, Co-op 6.3%
Blast off on a treacherous mission to recover an unidentified energy source amidst an alien onslaught! Nephenthesys is a vertical scrolling shoot’em up presented in widescreen top-down 3D style.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.3%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Space 11.9%, Shooter 10%, Arcade 7%
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 29.7%, Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Space 13.1%, Shooter 10.1%, Arcade 8%
Another version of the classic Asteroids game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.6%, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Space 12.2%, Shooter 11.5%, Action 10.6%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 35.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Space 12.3%, Shooter 10.1%, Arcade 7.1%
Lock On. Light Up. Lay Waste. Demon Protocol is a retro arcade space shooter with 25 waves of relentless enemies, 4 brutal bosses, and power-ups to keep you fighting. Choose your difficulty and see how far you can push before the demons win.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.8%, Space 15.9%, Shooter 13.7%, Action 12.9%, Arcade 8.1%
Welcome back to 1996! This shared screen space shooter is the perfect 4-player competitive game for some casual fun!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, Top-Down Shooter 16.3%, Space 11.9%, Shooter 9.8%, Arcade 7.6%
Solitarius is a 2D top-down wave shooter set in a sci-fi space environment. It is a free minigame that contains six different levels, eight different enemies and nine different weapons. Instead of surviving as long as possible you have to make it through each level.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, Space 26.9%, Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Action 8.4%, Sci-fi 6%
Arcade Forever is a 3D vertical space shooter. This is an action game in which many enemies, obstacles and different weapons guarantee great fun. If you like fast space action, this is the game for you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Space 16.7%, Shooter 10.9%, Action 6.8%
An arcade shoot'em up with unique power-infusion gameplay. Face down an unknown army alone or with a friend in online or local co-op. Navigate the cosmos to save the remants of humanity, or join them in extinction!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.3%, Co-op 16%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Space 7%, Shooter 6.9%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 37.7%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Shooter 9.9%, PvE 7.4%, Arcade 6.9%
Relight the beacons of a ruined galaxy in this Asteroids roguelite. Solo or in 4-player online co-op, shatter asteroids, stack and fuse up to 10 weapons, unlock passive weapons and bring down 13 giant bosses across 5 systems and 30 planets.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, Online Co-Op 21.1%, Co-op 19.6%, Space 12.4%, Action 6.9%
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 39.7%, Space 14.8%, Shooter 11.3%, PvE 8.4%, Arcade 7.9%
Space & Pixels is a top-down space shooter with classic gameplay. Battle through each level, blast lots of enemies, upgrade your ship's firepower, and uncover the truth behind your dangerous mission.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.3%, Space 16%, Action 13.8%, Shooter 13.3%, Arcade 10.8%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Space 21.8%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Shooter 10%, Arcade 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 28.9%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Space 15%, Shooter 9.6%, Arcade 7.2%
The year is 2248. You play as Anthea, a pilot for the Spacing Guild. She's battling a pirate fleet. During the game, you'll need to destroy four leader ships.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 53.8%, Space 11.2%, Shooter 10.8%, Action 9.7%, Sci-fi 8.1%
A fast-paced, retro-style space shooter with challenging levels. Race against the clock as you blast and dodge through waves of enemies and obstacles, pushing your reflexes to the limit.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.6%, Space 24.6%, Top-Down Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 7.9%, Action 7.3%
A chaotic bullet-hell ARPG from competitive gamers who hate easy modes. Bosses roast you, enemies swarm you, and only skill gets you through. Build insane ships, break the rules, and climb global leaderboards solo or with 4-player co-op.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Space 14.2%, Online Co-Op 12.9%, Co-op 10.5%, Loot 8.1%
Have You Been Waiting for a Modern Take on Classic Asteroid Shooters? 🚀 Your wait might just be over! Astro Busters brings you a fun space shooter with realistic physics, responsive controls and thrilling arcade action. Take on missions, upgrade your weapons, ships and fight solo or in multiplayer.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.1%, Space 20.6%, Online Co-Op 11%, Shooter 9.4%, Arcade 7.8%
"Strix STG" is a "Communication-Synchronized Bullet-Hell Casual Vertical-Scrolling Shooting-Game". Let's aim to capture all 5 stages. The best feature of this game is the ability to play two-player co-op online. A simple chat using two types of fixed phrases is prepared for role sharing.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.6%, Online Co-Op 20.1%, Co-op 15.2%, Shooter 12.1%, Action 6.8%
A score-driven vertical STG built around aggressive grazing, medal chaining, and risk-reward survival mechanics. Dodge impossible bullet patterns, manipulate time itself, and push for the ultimate 1CC.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.9%, Space 13.4%, Top-Down Shooter 13.2%, Shooter 9.9%, Arcade 7.2%
Dodge, boost, and blast through relentless enemy waves in this vibrant arcade shooter. Upgrade between battles and become the ultimate space fighter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.2%, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Space 8.7%, Action 6.9%, Arcade 6.7%
1x! Space Adventure is an arcade top-down shump with gradually increasing difficulty.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Action 12.8%, Space 12.5%, Shooter 12.5%
Blast off for a retro arcade experience in RedRaptor, a vertical shoot’em up inspired by genre classics of the ’90s!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.6%, Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Space 9.7%, Shooter 9.4%, Action 6.6%
Save the galaxy from wicked monsters by turning their own powers against them in this chaotic wave defense game. Explore far away planets, on your own or with friends. Experiment with fun abilities and stack them together to form powerful new combinations.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Space 17.8%, Online Co-Op 17.1%, Co-op 12.8%, Top-Down Shooter 11.2%
Pilot a rocket-powered ping-pong bat through 105 arcade levels across seven planets. Blast alien fleets, smash multi-ship bosses, chase high scores solo, or share the campaign in two-player local and Remote Play Together co-op.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.9%, Space 22%, Action 12.9%, Co-op 12.5%, Arcade 10.1%
Amazing graphics. Countless different units. An addictive Battle Pass. We have none of those things. Just one carrier and as many tiny fighters as you can muster to hold back hordes of enemy fighters and bombers. Victory is not enough - you may win the battle, but still lose the war!
Why similar: Space 29.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Top-Down Shooter 12.9%, Shooter 11.5%, PvE 5.4%
Beyond The Heavens is a arcade style shoot-em-up where you take control of a ship seeking to reach the destination that calls out to it. The journey will take place across several worlds including Heaven and Hell!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Space 21.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Action 15.1%, Shooter 9.2%
Your own reactor is the thing trying to kill you. Every kill feeds the heat, and the coolant those kills drop is the only thing that vents it — lying exactly where the danger just was. A twin-stick score chase where diving into the crowd is the only way to survive it. Five modes, co-op up to four.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.9%, Top-Down Shooter 17%, Space 10.9%, Shooter 8.4%, Co-op 6.5%
Join the High Commander as the eternally loyal Green in an epic journey to save the Blues from the menace of the Greys and their evil Red Gems!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.5%, Space 18%, Action 13.5%, Shooter 13.3%, Arcade 10.8%
Classic Arcade Style Side Scrolling Shoot'Em Up. Dodge the enemy bullets as you fight your way through 13 levels of increasingly intense action. Play in various levels of difficulty and challenge the high score tables. Co-op up to 4 players, one survives the level, then you all start the next level.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.8%, Co-op 17.5%, Space 17.2%, Arcade 9.5%, Action 9.3%
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 30.1%, Space 19.8%, Co-op 11.7%, Shooter 8.1%, Sci-fi 7.8%
Galaxy Dreamer is an 2D old-school vertical space shooter that will remind you of your childhood.Сontrol a spaceship and shoot your opponents alone or with a friend! You can choose from a dozen spaceships and weapons to destroy a variety of enemies and BOSSES!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.5%, Space 23.2%, Action 13.2%, Arcade 10.5%, Co-op 10.2%
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 38%, Space 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 21%, Arcade 8.1%, Action 6.1%
Battle through 16 action-packed levels, defeat massive alien bosses, unlock powerful ship upgrades, and fight to save humanity in this retro-inspired side-scrolling arcade shooter. Play solo or team up with a friend in local co-op.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.8%, Space 16.9%, Action 12.3%, Shooter 12%, Co-op 10.9%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 34.5%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Shooter 12.8%, Arcade 8%, Character Customization 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 43.6%, Space 15.4%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 9.2%, Action 8.5%
Sun Blast is the best 3d space shooter on Steam. Earn upgrades as you fight your way through a huge seleciton of levels. Full gamepad support!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 50%, Space 17%, Action 11.1%, Arcade 7.4%, Shooter 6.8%
Play as one of 7 pilots in this thrilling sequel to a SHMUP classic. The time has come for a new generation of Psyvariars to rise… and save humanity.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.9%, Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Space 9.9%, Shooter 9.8%, Arcade 6.7%
The Last Archwing is a fast paced, vertically scrolling space shooter. Will you and your friends take up the mantle as Earth's last defenders and thwart the plans of the evil Emperor Zarkhan?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Space 16.9%, Online Co-Op 14.7%, Top-Down Shooter 13.8%, Co-op 11.9%
Brace yourself for explosive space battles in GalaxIverse II! This intense multi-directional shooter puts you in the pilot's seat against alien fleets and colossal capital ships.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Online Co-Op 18.3%, Co-op 14.2%, Top-Down Shooter 11.7%, Shooter 7.4%
Cosmic Tank is a modern take on the classic game Asteroids. Mine your way to riches! Fight off hostile threats! Upgrade your ship and rent a few helpful drones! Survive epic boss fights!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Space 20.9%, Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, Shooter 9.4%, Sci-fi 8.2%
This week, every pilot on Earth flies the same new seeded run: identical enemies, identical drops, pure skill. Flow through alien formations, arm your wingmen, and power up when you can. Out-score your friends in Plasma Sky, an arcade shmup with over 100 handcrafted levels. Blast into the neon sky!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.8%, Space 16.7%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Arcade 8.7%, Shooter 5.9%
Save the galaxy in this unique space shooter! Based on the legendary Google Play title, Super Space Slayer 2 features completely re-designed mouse, keyboard and gamepad controls that make it even better than the original.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.2%, Space 25.7%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Shooter 11.7%, Action 5.7%
Space Hamster in Turmoil is a shoot 'em up featuring a customizable ship, optional & unorthodox mechanics, 7 interesting bosses, and a short story that takes place one year after the extinction of our species.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.1%, Space 26.9%, Action 20.9%, Sci-fi 10.3%, Indie 1.8%
Step into the shoes of Corelatine Rangers Ralph and Brad, as they steer their way through Asteroid Fields and Monsters a-plenty, to arrest Dr. Jillkoy - A menace known for his deadly atrocities towards intergalactic citizens. Do you have what it takes to see him behind bars?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.6%, Space 16.4%, Action 12%, Arcade 9.9%, Co-op 9.7%
Take to the skies as a team of cute pilots and fight for peace in vertical scrolling bullet hell style!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Shooter 10.3%, Space 10.1%, Action 7.1%
Dodge enemy beams with your space fighter, kill huge bosses, and sing along to seven distinct songs in this unique rock opera videogame.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.9%, Space 12.7%, Action 11%, Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 8.9%
Exterminate zombies in style with up to 4 players in this action packed co-op top-down shooter.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Online Co-Op 15.5%, Co-op 14.5%, Shooter 10.5%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 37.6%, Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, Space 12.8%, Shooter 10.8%, Action 7.2%
Stop the Saturnians is a shooter inspired by classic arcade games. Dodge enemy fire, destroy procedurally generated alien waves and fight massive bosses. Collect resources in the midst of combat to upgrade your ship or improve Earth's defenses. Protect yourself and the planet both!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Space 20.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Shooter 9.8%, Arcade 7.5%
A simple and fun space shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19.1%, Space 9.4%, Shooter 9.4%, PvE 7%
Defender's Squad is a sci-fi vertical scrolling shooter 2D that combines 7 different levels. Play Solo and pick one of the 3 ships to kill enemies and save the earth from aliens.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.9%, Space 20.1%, Shooter 11.4%, Top-Down Shooter 8.5%, Arcade 7.4%
Laser Droplets is a mixture of shoot ‘em up, bullet-hell, arcade styled, 2D game. It consists of 16 mini stages, each with a unique stage boss.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.8%, Top-Down Shooter 14.7%, Space 11.8%, Arcade 11.4%, Action 10.3%
A quick arcade-style shooter where you constantly have to weigh choices between improving your stats, expanding your mines, building your defenses or going on the attack, before the enemies either take your resources or overrun you
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15.2%, Action 12.1%, Space 12%, Shooter 11.3%
