60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Arcade, Top-Down Shooter.
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Infinite Shooter
Infinite Shooter is a top down arcade shooting game, also known as a "Shmup", with the emphasis squarely on the action. With no story in the way of your fun, simply choose an opponent and take them down to earn powerful weapons, upgrades, ships, and power-ups!
Steel Eagle
Steel Eagle is a reference to the 80's and 90's shooters. Your task is to reach the landing pad at the end of the level, destroying as many enemy units as possible, for which you collect points that can be exchanged for force and strength, which allows you to upgrade your “Steel Eagle”.
Infinite Shooter is a top down arcade shooting game, also known as a "Shmup", with the emphasis squarely on the action. With no story in the way of your fun, simply choose an opponent and take them down to earn powerful weapons, upgrades, ships, and power-ups!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.5%, Action 15.2%, Arcade 14.9%, Shooter 13.6%, Indie 10.8%
Steel Eagle is a reference to the 80's and 90's shooters. Your task is to reach the landing pad at the end of the level, destroying as many enemy units as possible, for which you collect points that can be exchanged for force and strength, which allows you to upgrade your “Steel Eagle”.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Top-Down Shooter 26.9%, Action 18.6%, Arcade 12.9%, Indie 12.7%
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 25.5%, Top-Down Shooter 21.9%, Arcade 11.7%, Shooter 10.3%, Futuristic 7.3%
"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 33%, Top-Down Shooter 26.9%, Arcade 10.1%, Shooter 10.1%, PvE 7.8%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 32.5%, Top-Down Shooter 26.5%, Arcade 10.1%, Shooter 10.1%, PvE 7.7%
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 27.8%, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Local Co-Op 11.1%, Co-op 8.1%, Arcade 7.3%
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 31.7%, Top-Down Shooter 26%, Arcade 10%, Shooter 9.9%, PvE 7.6%
Save the world from Dinah's threat by defeating angels, demons, beasts, and aliens.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.7%, Top-Down Shooter 11.1%, Shooter 10.9%, Co-op 7.6%, Retro 6.8%
This top-down shooter pits you against an overwhelming hell of bullets. Customize your experience with 9 upgradeable classes and unleash powerful attacks as you fight and dodge your way through procedurally generated levels, enemies, and bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.1%, Top-Down Shooter 31%, Action 19.6%, Indie 13.3%
Strange and unusual creatures inhabited Earth’s underground, unknown to humankind. This was until Momoko, a fashion-obsessed high school girl, accidentally discovered them. Together, they plotted to combine the civilizations above and below the surface to create a new world: Dezatopia.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, Action 17%, Indie 11.8%, Arcade 11.1%
Galactic Wars EX is a pixel perfect co-op retro arcade shmup retrogaming experience for modern pcs
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Top-Down Shooter 21.5%, Local Co-Op 10.6%, Arcade 9.2%, Retro 7.5%
MACE is a classic space shoot ’em up, inspired by the legendary Amiga games of this genre. Handdrawn 2D graphics in HD resolutions, parallax scrolling, explosion effects and optimized games mechanics, combined with the proven gameplay are transporting the “Spirit of Amiga” in today’s Age.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.5%, Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, Action 13.9%, Arcade 10.7%, Indie 9.4%
Another version of the classic Asteroids game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Top-Down Shooter 24%, Arcade 14.5%, Shooter 12.4%, Action 11%
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 29.5%, Top-Down Shooter 26.4%, Shooter 12.9%, Arcade 11.6%, Character Customization 8.2%
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 32.7%, Arcade 15.6%, Action 12%, Local Co-Op 9.6%, Retro 9.2%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Top-Down Shooter 22.7%, Arcade 12.2%, Shooter 10.7%, Futuristic 7.7%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 31.4%, Top-Down Shooter 25.9%, Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 10.1%, Retro 8.4%
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 34.7%, Top-Down Shooter 27.8%, Shooter 9.7%, Arcade 8.2%, Retro 6.8%
Retro style, propeller plane centred shoot 'em up inspired by the arcade classics of a fondly remembered bygone era.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.1%, Top-Down Shooter 26.1%, Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 11.6%, Action 7%
The world is engulfed with poisonous gas and deadly monsters. To survive and find truth about the world, welcome to Smogpunk.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.2%, Top-Down Shooter 30.9%, Arcade 13.6%, Action 13.3%, Indie 9%
4D:XD is a top-down 2D bullet hell space shooter. Conquer the game with as few deaths as possible!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, Top-Down Shooter 25.8%, Arcade 10.6%, Shooter 10.5%, Action 6.6%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Top-Down Shooter 23.1%, Arcade 13.3%, Shooter 11.5%, Action 10.1%
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 34.1%, Arcade 16.3%, Action 12.9%, Retro 9.3%, Local Co-Op 8.3%
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 27.7%, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Arcade 10.5%, Local Co-Op 8.7%, Co-op 8.2%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 32.6%, Top-Down Shooter 27.9%, Retro 9.7%, Futuristic 8.7%, Action 6.7%
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 33.2%, Top-Down Shooter 27.2%, Arcade 11.3%, Shooter 11.2%, Action 7.4%
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 26%, Top-Down Shooter 23.2%, Arcade 12.1%, Shooter 10.8%, Action 7%
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 26.1%, Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Arcade 8.8%, Shooter 8%, Local Co-Op 6.1%
The Saikyo-style system, trusted by players from casual gamers to hardcore enthusiasts, now features a new three-stage charge shot enhancement system, significantly boosting strategic depth. If you haven't played it yet, we urge you to give it a try.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Arcade 13.7%, Shooter 11.5%, Action 11%
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 28.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Arcade 12.3%, Retro 11%, Shooter 10.3%
Love retro shooters? Firebird is a blend of some of our teams favourite games from the space invasion genre. Battle aliens, giant space birds, tractor beams, air burst weapons, robot terrorists and massive motherships in a fight for domination.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.4%, Action 17.6%, Arcade 13.4%, Indie 12%, Retro 10.3%
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 25.7%, Top-Down Shooter 23.2%, Arcade 11%, Futuristic 10.3%, Linear 6.6%
Trigger Time is a story-driven, top-down Shoot 'em up with a fun gravity gun and physics puzzles to solve. Blast your way through 9 levels filled with enemies, hazards and bizarre bosses. Along the way you'll take control of vehicles, pick up weapons, items and boosters.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Action 17.1%, Indie 11.6%, Arcade 11.5%
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 38.9%, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Arcade 10.3%, Local Co-Op 8.2%, Action 6.7%
WARPED is a fast, retro-inspired twin-stick space shooter where you blast UFOs, destroy asteroids, upgrade your ship, and fight across the solar system with your robot companion Zippy to uncover the source of a mysterious signal.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Top-Down Shooter 20.2%, Arcade 11.6%, Shooter 10%, Action 8.7%
A 2D top-down arena shooter. A freely scrolling shooter. Pixel graphics reminiscent of the SNES. Easy to control with the directional pad, two shot buttons, and a bomb button. Make full use of your two shots to smash through enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Top-Down Shooter 23.7%, Arcade 10.6%, Shooter 10.1%, Local Co-Op 6.7%
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 39.8%, Top-Down Shooter 25.5%, Action 13.6%, Shooter 12.2%, Indie 8.9%
An old arcade style 2d shmup.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30%, Top-Down Shooter 27.1%, Shooter 12.9%, Arcade 12.6%, Retro 6%
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 33.7%, Top-Down Shooter 25.6%, Shooter 9.7%, Arcade 9%, PvE 7.1%
The third installment in the Eden series A 2D bullet-hell vertical-scrolling shump with a feel reminiscent of arcade games from the 1990s to the 2000s.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, Top-Down Shooter 21%, Arcade 14.8%, Shooter 12.6%, Action 11.6%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Top-Down Shooter 22.6%, Arcade 9.3%, Shooter 8.9%, Retro 8.8%
The second installment in Saikyo's vertical scrolling shooters, following the 1993 Best Shooting Game award winner “Sengoku Ace”.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, Arcade 13.9%, Shooter 12%, Action 10.4%
Summoned into the otherworldly realm of 'NewMe NuMe LuMe', the protagonist Kim Ttolttol must aid the gods who summoned her to defeat enemies and return home in this 2D top-down action game. Utilize a variety of weapons to vanquish diverse foes!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 26.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Arcade 13.7%, Shooter 13.5%, Action 12.7%
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 27%, Top-Down Shooter 24.7%, Arcade 11.4%, Shooter 10.6%, Action 5.7%
The Strait of Hormuz Mini Arcade is a retro-style 2D shooter where world economy is at risk! Shoot down attacking speedboats and missile launchers to protect vital shipping lanes. Forget high scores—your real objective is keeping global oil prices low to prevent total recession! Or switch sides...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.7%, Top-Down Shooter 22.6%, Arcade 19.3%, Retro 12.7%, Action 12.1%
"Intersecta" is an intense tactical top-down space combat game with a stylized sci-fi aesthetic. Devoid of humans, the game is set in another dimension where only cybernetic insects have evolved. The player takes control of an Intersecta fighter pilot hoping to survive an intergalactic invasion.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Local Co-Op 14.4%, Co-op Campaign 13.2% ★, Local Multiplayer 9%
It's Christmas! Pelt the humans with gifts! Quickly!!!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.7%, Top-Down Shooter 26.6%, Arcade 14.6%, Action 11.5%, Futuristic 7.9%
Metis One is an action-packed co-op top down shooter in the design style of the arcade classics. Take command of the A6-Gravitus to defend the people of Jupiter Colony, Metis One, against an unrelenting alien onslaught. With Drop-In Co-op, Player Two can join the action at anytime!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, Top-Down Shooter 24.1%, Arcade 10.1%, Shooter 9.4%, Co-op 8.8%
A sci-fi shoot'em'up game with heavy focus on upgrades experimentation, featuring two unlikely heroes that must work perfectly together, despite their share of secrets, to surpass their limits and succeed in eliminating a threat that might destroy both Earth and Andraxia if left unchecked.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Arcade 11.2%, Shooter 10.7%, Futuristic 8.9%
Save Earth from an invasion of intergalactic chickens! Finger-blistering arcade shooting action for one or two players.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, Arcade 14.8%, Shooter 12.3%, Action 12.1%
Break Through! The 360-Degree Encirclement! All-Directional Scrolling STG Arrives Four Years Since the Previous Title—Evolved Zero Gunner Stay Tuned!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Arcade 14.3%, Shooter 12.3%, Action 11.1%
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 25.3%, Top-Down Shooter 20.9%, Arcade 10.7%, Shooter 9.6%, Local Co-Op 7.2%
1x! Space Adventure is an arcade top-down shump with gradually increasing difficulty.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Top-Down Shooter 21.2%, Arcade 16.5%, Shooter 13.6%, Action 13.4%
This book contains several of tamazusa's small-scale STG works, mainly game jam works.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.2%, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Arcade 16.3%, Action 13.5%, Shooter 13.4%
Uncover The Government's darkest secrets in this action packed top down shooter inspired by 80's action flicks of questionable quality.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.9%, Top-Down Shooter 27%, Shooter 10.3%, PvE 7.9%, Action 6.8%
Defend against hordes of zombies in this fun filled top-down shooter. Build and upgrade your base, unlock powerful guns, and take on challenging bosses with up to 4 players in online co-op. Play minigames to earn bonuses and survive the zombie apocalypse one night at a time!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, Building 13%, Arcade 11.1%, Shooter 10%
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 35.2%, Top-Down Shooter 29.7%, Arcade 12.8%, Action 6.4%, Linear 5.3%
Dininho sees an imminent threat on a planet within his system. Taken by a mixture of euphoria and concern, Dininho jumps into his ship and without thinking twice, takes off towards what may be the most dangerous and heroic adventure of your life.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.2%, Top-Down Shooter 22.3%, Arcade 15.9%, Shooter 13.5%, Action 11.7%
Rock 'N Roll G.E.O.S. Wars is a completely new dimension of the original Rock 'N Roll game. In this game, players can work together to vanquish the space rocks that threaten Earth... or they can choose to face each other in a wide variety of duel modes!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Top-Down Shooter 22.7%, Arcade 12.6%, Shooter 11.2%, Action 7.4%
