Games Like Wild Guns Reloaded

The original cute and hardcore shrine maiden shooter is now available on Steam! Completely new game, a sequel to the home original "Pocky&Rocky" (Super Nintendo Entertainment System)! The adventures of Pocky&Rocky begin once again.

Why similar: Shooter 24%, Local Multiplayer 23.8%, Action 22.8%, Pixel Graphics 13.5%, Local Co-Op 12%

Why You'll Like It: This title shares the exact same top-down, multi-directional arcade shooting gameplay loop and retro charm as Wild Guns.

Assault Android Cactus is an intense arcade style twin stick shooter - pick from one of nine unique synthetic heroines and blast your way through overwhelming robots hordes to save the ship from its own workforce. Supports single player and local co-op game modes.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Local Multiplayer 16.7%, Arcade 15.3%, Shooter 15.1%, 4 Player Local 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: It offers the same high-octane, screen-filling arcade action and local co-op intensity that makes Wild Guns so addictive.

In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Arcade 13.6%, Retro 12.7%, Shooter 12.1%, Action 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the spirit of 90s arcade action with its tight controls, pixel art, and challenging boss encounters.

A fast-paced low-poly 3D rail shooter heavily inspired by classics of the early 90's. Join protagonist Kyuu as she fights to free the worlds of the Sanzaru Star System, overrun by the intergalactic terrorist organization known as Zodiac.

Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 46.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Arcade 10.7%, Shooter 10.5%, Retro 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game features the same on-rails shooter mechanics and retro aesthetic, emphasizing fast movement and precise aiming.

THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD: Remake is a remade version of the game introduced in 1997 in arcade platform. A classic arcade rail-shooter receives a whole new entourage and gameplay changes to suit modern gaming standards.

Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 58.1% ★, Shooter 11%, Local Multiplayer 10.2%, Arcade 8.3%, Action 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: This remake brings the classic arcade on-rails shooting experience to modern hardware with the same intensity and focus on reflex-based combat.

Experience once again the iconic Rail Shooter released for Arcade back in 1987, now reinterpreted in a regular or VR version. The game captures the essence of the original game, immersing you in an action-packed atmosphere reminiscent of the non-stop action films of the 1980s.

Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 57.9% ★, Shooter 17.9%, Action 12.7%, Arcade 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: As a modern revival of a classic arcade on-rails shooter, it perfectly captures the gallery-style target practice found in the seed game.

“METAL SLUG X”, one of the most highly praised titles in the series among Metal Slug fans for its refined balance and game volume, heads out to the Steam gaming platform!

Why similar: Classic 34.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Arcade 15%, Action 8.8%, Retro 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A definitive arcade action experience that mirrors the high-energy, run-and-gun intensity of the Wild Guns series.

Steel Empire is a steam punk shoot'em up game featuring a frantic combat filled with powerful enemies and insane obstacles. Enjoy a beautiful world and retro game-play as you dodge and shoot your way through classical stages to fight the evil empire!

Why similar: Classic 27.8% ★, Steampunk 22.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Action 12.1%, Great Soundtrack 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the distinct steampunk aesthetic and arcade-style shooting mechanics that define the visual and gameplay identity of Wild Guns.

Jamestown: Legend Of The Lost Colony is a neo-classical top-down shooter for up to 4 players, set on 17th-century British Colonial Mars. It features all the intensity, depth, and lovingly handcrafted pixels of a classic arcade shooter, with a modern twist: deeply-integrated cooperative gameplay.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.2%, Steampunk 14.3% ★, Local Multiplayer 11%, Local Co-Op 9%, Arcade 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A polished, co-op focused arcade shooter that provides the same level of chaotic, screen-clearing fun as the seed game.

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 33.1%, Arcade 16.9%, Local Multiplayer 11.7%, Great Soundtrack 11.2%, Action 11%

Why You'll Like It: This game is a love letter to classic arcade shooters, featuring tight controls and a retro aesthetic that feels right at home with Wild Guns.

Select one of eleven unique playable gunslingers and seek revenge solo or with your friends in Online or Local Co-Op! Master the specialized controls of each character, collect gold from fallen foes to purchase upgrades, get totally drunk and unleash a tornado of lead across the dusty plains.

Why similar: Western 75.1% ★, Action 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%, Local Co-Op 5.5%, 2D 0.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game directly matches the western theme while providing a chaotic, arcade-style shooting experience with multiple playable characters.

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 43.3%, Arcade 17.6%, Great Soundtrack 14.3%, 4 Player Local 7.8%, Action 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a massive, arcade-authentic shooting experience with deep mechanics and high replayability.

Battle huge "Koju" bugs in CAVE's beautiful fantasy shooter, Mushihimesama. Experience the thrill of bullet hell from the masters of the genre as you evade visually stunning shot patterns with thousands of bullets.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.1%, Arcade 18.5%, Great Soundtrack 14.1%, Classic 12.9% ★, Action 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: This classic arcade shooter provides the same level of high-difficulty, reflex-based gameplay that fans of the genre crave.

Gunman Tales is an old-school action adventure game for 1-4 players set in the wild west and inspired by the legendary game from Amiga Moonstone: A Hard Days Knight and Cabal

Why similar: Western 54.3% ★, Action 11.3%, Arcade 9.1%, 4 Player Local 8.8%, Retro 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: It combines western-themed action with arcade-style gameplay, making it a thematic and mechanical fit for fans of the seed game.

Guns, Gore & Cannoli - An over-the-top, comical and fast-paced action game with hand-drawn graphics set in the Roaring Twenties. An all-you-can-shoot fest where you embody Vinnie, a mobster with a mission in a city controlled by gangsters and plagued by zombies. Featuring up to 4-man local co-op.

Why similar: Classic 19.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Local Multiplayer 17.9%, Shooter 9.6%, Action 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: While a side-scroller, it captures the same arcade-style, co-op action and chaotic gunplay found in the seed game.

AngerForce: Reloaded is an action-packed vertically scrolling shoot'em up game that pays homage to the classics of 90’s arcades. This high octane experience is set against the backdrop of a 19th century human world that has seen the outbreak of a robot rebellion.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 60.3%, Shooter 39.7%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, arcade-style shooter that emphasizes character-based abilities and intense, screen-filling action.

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%, Local Multiplayer 19.9%, Arcade 17%, Local Co-Op 10.6%, Shooter 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a modern take on the arcade shooter genre with high-quality visuals and satisfying, reflex-based gameplay.

Buckle up and blast off with Raiden IV x MIKADO remix! This classic arcade shoot ‘em up comes fully equipped with new music, battle modes, vertical screen play, and more!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32%, Arcade 23.4%, Shooter 21.7%, Action 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 7%

Why You'll Like It: A legendary arcade shooter that delivers the same level of precision and fast-paced action found in the seed game.

This is the story of a fighter who wanted to become...

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.4%, Great Soundtrack 20.1%, Arcade 11.3%, Action 8.6%, Retro 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in retro-styled arcade shooting that surprises players with its depth and high-intensity combat sequences.

Cotton Reboot! is a completely remastered version of Cotton.Fantastic Night Dreams, the originator of the witchy shooting game released 30 years ago, with new features and the latest visual design.

Why similar: Arcade 31.1%, Shooter 29%, Action 18%, Pixel Graphics 8.9%, Retro 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A vibrant, fast-paced arcade shooter that captures the same 'cute-em-up' energy and reflex-heavy gameplay.

Older Neptune and friends shoot and slash through enemies of Gamindustri in this rail shooter!

Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 52.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Arcade 13.7%, Action 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style shooter that features the same on-rails sensibility and high-speed action as the seed game.

Gun Crazy is a fast paced and hectic arcade style action shoot em’ up sporting old school pixel art and a retro sound track.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Arcade 18.3%, Shooter 17.7%, Retro 13.1%, Action 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: A short, punchy arcade action game that focuses on boss battles and fast-paced shooting mechanics.

Lock and load for chaotic, fast-paced action in Gunslugs! Battle the evil Black Duck Army across wild, procedurally generated levels packed with explosions, jetpacks, chicken guns, and rogue-like permadeath. Unlock heroes, conquer bizarre worlds, and fight your way to the gates of Hell!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Shooter 15.9%, Arcade 14.4%, Retro 11.1%, Local Co-Op 11%

Why You'll Like It: A chaotic, retro-styled action game that shares the same arcade sensibility and fast-paced combat loop.

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 25.2%, Arcade 13.1%, 4 Player Local 11.2%, Shooter 9.8%, Local Multiplayer 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: This collection features historical-themed arcade shooters that mirror the intensity and mechanical focus of the seed game.

Westerado: Double Barreled. When your family is murdered by a mysterious desperado, you set out into the world to take revenge. Take control of your own fate and that of others, all using your trusty shooting iron.

Why similar: Western 74.2% ★, Pixel Graphics 6.2%, Action 5.2%, Great Soundtrack 4.6%, Local Co-Op 4%

Why You'll Like It: While more focused on exploration, it captures the western aesthetic and pixel-art style that defines the visual appeal of Wild Guns.

A Bomberman-inspired Wild West action game with bombs! A solo hardcore reinvention of the iconic explosive action!

Why similar: Western 51% ★, Local Multiplayer 20.2%, 4 Player Local 12.3%, Action 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a fun, arcade-style action experience with a western theme that complements the seed game's vibe.

“METAL SLUG ”, the very first title in SNK’s legendary 2D run & gun action shooting game series where all began, returns to the missions on the Steam gaming platform!

Why similar: Classic 27.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Arcade 14.9%, Local Multiplayer 11.2%, Action 8.1%

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 32.6%, Arcade 19.4%, Local Multiplayer 14.6%, Action 8.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%

“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: Classic 25.5% ★, Arcade 18%, Action 14.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%, Local Multiplayer 8.3%

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 21.8%, Local Multiplayer 15.2%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 13%, Great Soundtrack 9.2%

Lead and Gold: Gangs of the Wild West is a third-person shooter that delivers an intense team-based multiplayer experience. Relive the violent era of the Wild West with adrenaline-fueled action and fast-paced gunfights. Engage in gritty battles in beautifully rendered classic Western settings.

Why similar: Western 81.6% ★, Shooter 10.6%, Action 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A team-based shooter that leans into the western theme, offering a more tactical but still action-heavy experience.

In Luckslinger, luck is measurable, collectable and usable whenever you please. Contains: gunslingers, dark humor, spaghetti western, vinyl digging, graffiti spraying and jazzy hip hop beats.

Why similar: Western 65.3% ★, Great Soundtrack 13%, Action 11%, Retro 6.1%, Pixel Graphics 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A western-themed action game that features unique mechanics and a distinct visual style similar to the seed game.

Set sail for 17th-century British Colonial Mars in Jamestown+: a cooperative shoot-em-up for 1-4 brave souls, designed to be exciting for players of all skill levels.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Great Soundtrack 14.3%, 4 Player Local 14.2%, Local Co-Op 9.9%, Retro 9.4%

The legendary Contra series returns! This reimagining of the classic run-'n'-gun action game from the ‘80s features new stages, new enemies, new play mechanics, and co-op combat for up to 4 players!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.6%, Arcade 22%, Shooter 20.9%, Action 12.2%, Retro 10.2%

“METAL SLUG 3”, the masterpiece in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game series, still continues to fascinate millions of fans worldwide to this day for its intricate dot-pixel graphics, and simple and intuitive game controls, heads out to the Steam gaming platform!

Why similar: Classic 46.7% ★, Arcade 19.4%, Action 7.3%, Shooter 5.8%, Retro 5.3%

Become the ultimate Bounty Hunter in this bullet-fast, third-person Shooting Gallery and save the town of Sunset Bluff from the relentless Quicksilver Guns!

Why similar: Western 63.9% ★, Arcade 14.1%, Action 13.8%, Shooter 8.2%

Fight, fly, flourish! BLUE REVOLVER is a manic arcade-style shoot-em-up built for newcomers and psychos alike. Powerful special weapons cut through tough areas, while an adaptive difficulty system tailors the game to your skill level as you evade and counter a maniac environmental force!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 50.6%, Arcade 15.1%, Great Soundtrack 15.1%, Action 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%

Classic arcade nostalgia and modern-indie design collide in this shooting-gallery boss battler! Play as a one-man army in offline solo OR bring a friend in online co-op/versus mode! Supports Mouse AND Lightgun play!

Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 65.1% ★, Shooter 13.4%, Arcade 12.6%, Action 7.4%, 2D 1.6%

Shoot! Dodge! and... Get Hit!? "Ikaruga" is a vertical shoot 'em up that features an unique polarity-switching gameplay. Switch the ship's polarity and "get hit and absorb" enemy bullets! Achieve High Score with the chain bonus!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.6%, Classic 29.4% ★, Arcade 14.4%, Great Soundtrack 7%, Shooter 5%

Fallen hero of the Wild West, you’re wanted and in disgrace! Grab your guns, survive endless hordes of bounty hunters and fight to clear your name! Bounty of One is a fast-paced casual roguelite bullet hell for 1 to 4 players. Dash, Dodge, Shoot, Repeat!

Why similar: Western 53.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Arcade 11.6%, Local Co-Op 10.6%, Action 6%

Sine Mora EX is a side-scrolling shoot'em up that provides a unique challenge, where time is the ultimate factor. Mixing classic shooter sensibilities with contemporary presentation, Sine Mora EX is a gorgeous shoot'em up offering both a Story Mode that weaves an excessive tale and an Arcade Mode.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.6%, Steampunk 21.9% ★, Arcade 16.3%, Shooter 16.1%, Action 6.1%

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 33.6%, Classic 20.4% ★, Arcade 12.6%, Action 8.4%, Shooter 7.4%

Raging Blasters is a vertical scroll shmup featuring high speed scrolling and the exhilaration of destruction.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, Shooter 16.7%, Local Multiplayer 10.4%, Local Co-Op 9.2%, Arcade 8.9%

"Kill The Crows" is a fast-paced top-down arena shooter set in the twisted western world. A gunslinger burning with vengeance steps into the ruins of a forsaken town, ready to face death. Prepare for one-shot, one-kill gunfights using classic revolvers and fanning techniques.

Why similar: Western 60% ★, Arcade 12.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.2%, Action 7.6%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%

An immersive pseudo-3D shoot 'em up experience that pushes the limits of pixel art. Push your score higher with the innovative Berserk System: the closer they are, the more points you get!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.6%, Shooter 20.2%, Retro 11%, Action 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%

The Contra Anniversary Collection brings this classic Run and Gun franchise back to modern platforms and a new generation of gamers.

Why similar: Classic 42.4% ★, Action 12.7%, Shooter 10.1%, Retro 9.1%, Arcade 8.3%

3D Realms, creators of Duke Nukem 3D, Prey, and Max Payne, team up with Voidpoint to bring back the legendary Build Engine, famous for classic shooters like Duke Nukem 3D, Shadow Warrior, and Blood. Fast-paced FPS combat across huge, secret-packed levels. Ion Fury is the real deal!

Why similar: Shooter 36.3%, Retro 30.6%, Action 18.9%, Pixel Graphics 14.3%

A refreshing and highly re-playable bullet hell style shooter that WANTS you to play dangerously! Ride the razor's edge of life and death in this high-risk high-reward danger oriented arcade style shooting game.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.3%, Arcade 21.8%, Shooter 16.5%, Action 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%

Blending classic shooting game design with a substantial dose of modern day bullet hell and flashy pyrotechnics, Bullet Soul has it all! Play through multiple modes, all designed to welcome newcomers to the genre, but also challenge experts aiming for ever higher scores.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 56.2%, Action 22%, Great Soundtrack 21.8%

Shizuku and Akane...two pilots bound by rivalry and friendship battle to save their world from malevolent cosmic forces! A classic arcade style shmup with deeply satisfying fast paced combat, wide variety of load-out combos, and even local co-op!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.1%, Arcade 17.8%, Action 12.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Local Co-Op 9.5%

Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds! Enjoy fast and frantic arcade-style beat 'em up gameplay with cute characters. Beat up hordes of weird enemies with awesome special attacks. Local co-op and PVP supported for up to 4 players!

Why similar: Action 19.8%, Local Co-Op 13.6%, Great Soundtrack 12%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Local Multiplayer 11.4%

22 years after its first appearance, the iconic Platypus is coming back, featuring updated gameplay, new weapons and additional content. Get ready to dive into the heart-pounding action of this fast, frantic, and incredibly fun arcade-style shoot-em-up!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Local Multiplayer 18.2%, Shooter 15.6%, Arcade 13.4%, Local Co-Op 10.4%

Stardust Galaxy Warriors: Stellar Climax is a fast-paced couch co-op action shooter with SHMUP/Brawler gameplay and RPG elements. Choose your mechs, weapons & upgrades then soar through space, defeat evil & save the future... from itself!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, Shooter 18%, Arcade 16.6%, 4 Player Local 15.4%, Local Co-Op 12.6%

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 26.8%, Shooter 15.4%, Arcade 14.9%, Local Multiplayer 10.7%, Action 7.2%

Woodpunk is an exhilarating roguelike bullet hell retro pixel art shooter in a medieval Woodpunk universe, where the primary energy resource is WOOD.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Action 17.5%, Shooter 12.7%, Local Co-Op 10.6%, Local Multiplayer 10.3%

An artifact from the past returns in Bartlow's Dread Machine, a game from the dawn of the Electric Age. Dread Machine is a dual stick arcade shooter with single player and couch co-op modes, six scintillating game worlds and a cast of improbable monsters and characters.

Why similar: Steampunk 27.2% ★, Arcade 15.1%, Action 15.1%, Shooter 14.2%, Local Co-Op 9.9%