60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shooter, Shoot 'Em Up, Side Scroller, Action.
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.
Attack of the Mechadonk - The ultimate donkey
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.
R-Type Final 2
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.
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 24.4%, Side Scroller 20.4%, Shooter 13.7%, Arcade 11.4%, Action 8.6%
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 33.4%, Side Scroller 27.9%, Shooter 14.1%, Arcade 11.2%, Action 5.8%
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 33%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Arcade 11.2%, Shooter 7.2%, 2D 4.3%
Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, Side Scroller 23.3%, Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 12.5%, Action 8.9%
Destroy your enemies and use the scraps that come out to destroy them even more! Side-scrolling space fantasy shooting game, that is "Kanamono".
Why similar: Side Scroller 35.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 32.9%, Shooter 14.3%, Action 7%, 2D 4.6%
Blast off for a retro shoot’em up experience filled with clever twists and secrets!
Why similar: Side Scroller 31.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.2%, Shooter 13.5%, Arcade 10.2%, Action 5.4%
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 29.3%, Side Scroller 25.4%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 8.8%, Action 4.9%
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 29.9%, Side Scroller 23.2%, Arcade 11.5%, Action 8.5%, Shooter 6.9%
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 25.5%, Side Scroller 25.5%, Shooter 12.8%, Arcade 10.1%, Linear 7.2%
An old-school horizontal shoot 'em up, heavily inspired by the arcade classics of the 90's!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Side Scroller 24.9%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 9.9%, Linear 6.8%
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: Side Scroller 26.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Shooter 12.8%, Arcade 9.8%, Linear 7.1%
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 27.2%, Side Scroller 23.7%, Shooter 14.5%, Arcade 12.7%, Action 8.9%
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: Side Scroller 27.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 9.3%, Action 5.2%
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: Side Scroller 26.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 9.7%, Linear 7.1%
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 31.4%, Side Scroller 24.1%, Arcade 10.9%, Shooter 9.7%, Action 7.1%
STURMWIND EX is a shoot-em up in the tradition of old arcade games. If it moves - shoot it!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Side Scroller 22.7%, Shooter 10.9%, Arcade 9.6%, Action 6.9%
Super simple 2D shooter game! Use the two types of shots to push forward.Kick out the swarming zakos and take on the powerful bosses.7 crazy worlds are waiting for your cat!?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Side Scroller 26.2%, Shooter 15.3%, Arcade 12.5%, Action 5.8%
Terra Bomber is presented as a two dimensional sideways scroller based upon the classic arcade shooters of the 1980s.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.5%, Side Scroller 27.3%, Shooter 15.3%, Space 7%, Casual 6.1%
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 32.3%, Side Scroller 27.1%, Arcade 10.7%, Shooter 7.5%, Space 6.2%
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 32.4%, Side Scroller 28.1%, Shooter 9.2%, Arcade 7.9%, 2D 4.6%
Planetstar Warrior is a horizontal scroll-space shooter with numerous powerups and a gradually increasing level of difficulty. Defeat all enemies on each level to progress.
Why similar: Side Scroller 29.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Shooter 12.9%, Arcade 8.9%, Action 4.9%
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 26.7%, Side Scroller 21.4%, Shooter 15%, Arcade 12.9%, Action 9.8%
In this Shoot'em, you fight against an alien swarm of pollinators taking over the system! With your laser beam, Blast through waves of enemies, traverse challenging puzzles, and reclaim control in this fast-paced shooter. Step up to the challenge and push back the alien invaders!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Side Scroller 24.5%, Shooter 14.5%, Arcade 9.6%, Space 5.4%
Outnumbered and outgunned in deep space? No problem! Turn your enemies' attacks into pure bullet heaven with your shield tech and absorb projectiles to power up your ship and score big! But when your shield expires and it's danger time, you better switch up your strategy fast...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, Side Scroller 24.7%, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 8.7%, Space 4.9%
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 30.7%, Side Scroller 27.8%, Arcade 14.4%, Shooter 6.7%, Space 5.6%
Blast your way through a myriad of extra-terrestrial incursions in this arcade-style scrolling shooter! Pilot the ship Habroxia through 15 levels featuring intense boss fights, rescue missions, shifting perspectives, and untold surprises.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Side Scroller 23.5%, Shooter 14.8%, Arcade 12.3%, Action 8.4%
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: Side Scroller 28%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Arcade 11.2%, Shooter 10.3%, Action 5.4%
Celestia is a solo-developed indie game. An angelic bullet-hell shoot-'em-up where you defeat enemies throughout the skies, and relax on a floating island with your companions.
Why similar: Side Scroller 33.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Shooter 13.3%, Arcade 9.7%, Linear 5.5%
Building on the legacy of R-Type Dimensions and R-Type Dimensions EX, Dimensions III has been completely re-envisioned with cutting-edge visuals and sounds, expanded gameplay modes, and a range of new features designed to deliver the most definitive modern edition of R-Type’s classic era.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Side Scroller 28.3%, Shooter 13.2%, Linear 6.3%, Action 4.8%
2D horizontal Shoot’em up with Rhythm Game elements. You're María Soliña from Galicia in the XVII Century. Find the three magic objects that will free Galician people from the doom of Noitum, The Night Lord.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.3%, Side Scroller 24.2%, Shooter 15.1%, Arcade 11.1%, Action 9%
A fast-paced retro shoot-'em-up featuring evolving weapons, intense arcade combat and massive bosses — from one-man studio Psychotic Psoftware.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32%, Side Scroller 25.2%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 6.7%, Action 6.5%
You are a explorer of new planets. As it turned out, other planets are inhabited by shadows that are very hostile. Your task is to survive several waves to win.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, Side Scroller 27.4%, Shooter 17.1%, Action 9.8%, Cute 6.6%
This book contains several of tamazusa's small-scale STG works, mainly game jam works.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Side Scroller 20.6%, Shooter 16%, Arcade 14%, Action 10%
DRUNKEN BARON is a fast-paced 2D arcade shooter inspired by classic flappy-style games. Keep your plane in the air by tapping the button, fly through chaotic corridors, shoot invading aliens, drop bombs, and survive as long as you can!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Side Scroller 21.7%, Shooter 15%, Arcade 12.8%, Action 9.6%
Cotton, the magical girl shoot-'em-up heroine, is back once again! This time, the adventure leaves the Magical Kingdom behind and heads to Japan!? The original cute-girl side-scrolling shooter is back, bigger and better than ever!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, Side Scroller 21.1%, Shooter 15.9%, Arcade 13.8%, Action 9.1%
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 31.3%, Side Scroller 24.5%, Arcade 11.2%, Action 8.9%, Linear 7.6%
Inspired by classic Commodore 64 and arcade games, Promethium is a hard-as-nails retro inspired side-scrolling shoot-em-up that takes place over numerous levels that get harder and harder. If you’re after a nice calm casual game this isn’t it!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.6%, Side Scroller 23.4%, Shooter 13.5%, Arcade 10.7%, Action 8.4%
Lead the vegetable revolution alone or with a friend in the side-scrolling shoot ‘em up Rutabaga Desert Storm! Take down wave after wave of enemies, dodge their projectiles, and grab power-ups to boost your destruction! Can you defeat the oppressive humans and free the proletariat vegetable masses?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.9%, Side Scroller 26%, Arcade 9.3%, Local Co-Op 6.3%, Shooter 5%
Get ready for adventures, gather allies, and uncover the secrets of Forest Fury! Your forest is waiting for you to cleanse it of dark forces and restore its former beauty.
Why similar: Side Scroller 37.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 33.4%, Shooter 14.8%, 2D 4.6%, Action 3.7%
A sci-fi retro side-scrolling shoot-em-up / rescue game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Side Scroller 22.1%, Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 10.2%, Action 5%
Embark on a thrilling journey as a space mercenary! Customize your ships with powerful weapons and modules, choose contracts and destinations, and battle enemy fleets and epic bosses. Your decisions shape the universe around you, so forge your path in this action-packed space shooter!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Side Scroller 23.7%, Shooter 14.4%, Arcade 11.7%, Action 6%
A fast-paced retro arcade shooter inspired by classic 1980s side-scrolling space combat. Weave through organic obstacles, survive relentless enemy waves, and defeat powerful end-level bosses in a pure, skill-driven singleplayer experience.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.8%, Side Scroller 25.3%, Arcade 11.3%, Shooter 9.6%, Space 4.6%
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: Side Scroller 34.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 31%, Arcade 11.9%, Linear 7.5%, Action 5.7%
Hyper-5 is a cinematic shmup inspired by classics from the “golden era” of the 90’s. Responding to a distress beacon, deep space scout ship Hyper-5 is drawn into a terrifying battle with an unknown enemy.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Side Scroller 27.1%, Shooter 13.6%, Arcade 11.2%, Sci-fi 5.2%
A retro shooter with a new power: the power to become any ship.Lost in the depths of space, you are a being of pure psychic energy with the uncanny power to take over and control anything you see in order to survive.Built for PC, Enemy Mind lets you battle your way through 70+ waves of challenging enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Side Scroller 20.7%, Shooter 13.5%, Arcade 9%, Space 6.9%
Frenetic action and LCD aesthetic! In this 2D Shoot 'Em Up, switch between a robot hero and his benign tumor to stop a bizarre cult. You have 8 hours to save humanity's memory: defeat grotesque bosses, ride the skies on your Future Board, and master the chaos in a retro-futuristic Tokyo.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Side Scroller 19.9%, Arcade 13.4%, Action 8.8%, Shooter 8.6%
Classic 2D shoot em up with updated graphics. Dodge a storm of bullets as you blast through space shooting hordes of enemies. Collect powerups to survive against fearsome bosses. Pilot a suicide runner as you fight to unravel the mystery of what is destroying the universe.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.2%, Side Scroller 18.1%, Arcade 12%, Shooter 10.3%, Action 8.7%
냥냥펀치(Nyan-Nyan Punch!)는 귀여운 동물귀 소녀들이 공중에서 1대 1 싸움을 벌이는 액션 게임입니다. 언뜻 보면 슈팅 게임처럼 보이지만 펀치를 날려 시원한 근접 공격으로 싸워야 합니다!
Why similar: Side Scroller 29.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 28%, Shooter 14.2%, Arcade 10.8%, Cute 5.8%
R-Type and R-Type II, the legendary coin-op space shooters, are now together on Steam!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.9%, Side Scroller 26%, Arcade 12.2%, Action 7.9%, Shooter 5.9%
This is a horizontal shooter game. The story takes place in a city infected by "coal", where most people have become coal zombies. When the government learned of the great changes in the city, it sent two elite soldiers to investigate the situation.
Why similar: Side Scroller 25.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Shooter 16.5%, Arcade 11.9%, Action 6.1%
Take flight in one of three unique ships to battle a legion of enemies and massive bosses across a city sky, through a dark cave, along the bottom of the sea, and into a secret laboratory! Confront a buff, flamboyant crawfish scientist to retrieve the Power Pearl and save your job!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Side Scroller 24.4%, Shooter 13.6%, Arcade 11%, Action 5.4%
C-RUSH is an old school Shooter, with HD graphics.A new threat is coming from the space; the plasma insects. Exterminate the vermin!!Beat your own score and compare it with the other players !Key Features:- One ship with different positions to use- Different Gameplay according to the positions and shoots- A Schmup where you need...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 52.2%, Side Scroller 15.4%, Shooter 12.3%, Action 8.6%, Arcade 8.5%
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 50%, Shooter 15.1%, Arcade 8.3%, Action 8.1%, Linear 5.7%
Set in the Pumpkin Kingdom which has lost its national treasure—the "Bluewater Willow," this brain-stimulating action-shooter follows Cotton, a witch with the biggest appetite in the universe, and Appli, the most tomboyish girl in the royal family.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, Side Scroller 25.4%, Shooter 14.4%, Arcade 11.8%, Cute 6.3%
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 32.5%, Shooter 17.7%, Arcade 15.2%, Action 10.8%, Linear 7.3%
Blast and weave your way through enemy fire while managing a wide variety of ship power-ups in this retro style horizontal shoot-'em-up!
Why similar: Side Scroller 26.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Shooter 10.9%, Arcade 9.5%, Action 5%
In 1985 N.O.M.A.D. pushed the boundaries of what the 8-bit computers of the day could achieve with both their graphics and their gameplay. A fast-paced, all-out action shoot ’em up, this retro classic still retains a fan base to this day.
Why similar: Side Scroller 26.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 9.8%, Linear 7%
COTTOn Boomerang, the explosive and timeless witch girl shooting game, is finally back! There are team battles this time! Take full advantage of all the amplified action and push forward!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Side Scroller 25.5%, Shooter 14.5%, Arcade 12%, Cute 6.3%
2D side-scrolling shoot 'em up
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Side Scroller 26.9%, Shooter 16.8%, Action 9.3%, 2D 4.4%
Half shoot-'em-up, half RPG! Blast through an intergalactic genre mashup!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.5%, Side Scroller 26.7%, Shooter 16.6%, Action 9.7%, 2D 3.9%
