Games Like Z-Exemplar

Zenodyne R is a new 90s-style shoot-'em-up game filled with YM2612 music and real Blast Processing action, where your reflexes and patience will be tested in their entirety! Packed with 6 crazy stages filled wtih bosses, 5 unique ships, unlockables, branching paths and more!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.1%, Action 34.5%, Indie 22.5%

The feeling of 90's arcade shooter will come again !! Arcade-like side scroll shooter of 7 stages in all!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.8%, Action 22.6%, Indie 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 11%, 2D 4.5%

classical horizontal scroll 2D Shmup

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.2%, Retro 18.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%, Action 8.6%, Indie 7.4%

Zenohell is a 90s inspired shoot-em'up (shmup) that is all about simple gameplay, just dodge, shoot, score, with vibrant pixel visuals and a kicking 28 track soundtrack, with lots of content to boot.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 55.6%, Action 44.4%

Certified 100% pure arcade action, rendered in eye-melting neon vectors, Vektor Wars is classic first-person blasting for the shooter connoisseur.

Why similar: Retro 43.7%, Action 33.3%, Indie 23%

Inspired by the heyday of 8-bit arcade gaming, Crome: Before Purgatory is an intense space shoot em' up experience. Play as the Galactic Consul's best star pilot, Crome, and fend off endless the hoards of invaders while competing for the top score on the global leaderboard.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.2%, Action 26.3%, Retro 16.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%, Indie 8%

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 36.9%, Action 29.2%, Indie 20.7%, Retro 13.2%

Cyberpunk 3776 harkens back to the glory days of arcade shoot-em-ups. It all begins on a postapocalyptic earth and proceeds into space. Your journey will be a metaphor about life and death, a road that every person has to walk down alone. The only choices you get while on your path to the inevitable end: keep your head up high or forfeit.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.7%, Retro 17.3%, Action 15.6%, Indie 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%

Oldschool 2Д-shooter of the Windows 2000 epoch, controlled by mouse. 2-player local cooperative mode with several difficulty levels.

Why similar: Action 43.5%, Indie 29.8%, Retro 20.3%, 2D 6.4%

1-Bit Roguelite Action Shooter.

Why similar: Action 37.3%, Retro 34.1%, Pixel Graphics 28.6%

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 61.4%, Action 21.4%, Indie 17.2%

Galacticon is a video game with the look and feel of arcade cabinet games from the early 80's in the style of Williams classics: "Defender" or "Joust", with the gameplay of legendary "Jetpac", and with touches of "puzzle".

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 58%, Action 19.2%, Pixel Graphics 14.6%, 2D 8.2%

Astro Tripper is a furious shoot-em-up experience inspired by the painful, knuckle busting video games of years gone by.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.6%, Action 34.2%, Indie 24.2%

Alien Crusader is an action packed, vertical scrolling, space shooter game, similar to classic coin-up arcade and shoot'em up games.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.9%, Action 29.2%, Indie 20.7%, Retro 13.2%

Sidescrolling Shoot’em’up that will transport you back into the 90s (and space).

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54.2%, Retro 18.3%, Action 13.2%, Indie 7.7%, 2D 6.5%

Offendron Warrior is a retro arcade that combines shooting and defense. Your objective is saving Offendron civilians in the planets from the group of enemies, who are trying to spread a virus that turns Offendrons into mindless killing machines and eventually destroy the whole planet.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.6%, Retro 17.1%, Action 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Indie 7.6%

Q-YO Blaster is a shooting game, with peculiar characters, strange enemies, weapons and many explosions. Enter the miniature world and stop the threat

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45%, Action 24.4%, Indie 16.6%, Pixel Graphics 14%

Ruzh Delta Z is a frenzied shoot-em-up which draws inspiration from classics such as Gradius, DoDonPachi, and R-Type. Shoot your way through perilous stages and wreck thousands of rogue vessels in your quest to become the ultimate pilot.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.4%, Action 38.1%, Indie 23.5%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 46.3%, Retro 18.1%, Action 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, Indie 7.9%

A bite-sized, 8-bit style run-and-gun inspired by Saturday morning cartoons of the 80s!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.1%, Action 22.5%, Retro 20.6%, Indie 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%

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 43.8%, Retro 17.1%, Action 16.8%, Indie 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.4%

Jump back to the good old days of arcade machines with Void Invaders: a colourful, chaotic and explosive arcade shoot-em-up game inspired by classics such as Galaga and Space Invaders!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.8%, Action 20.3%, Retro 20.1%, Indie 14.8%

A 8-bit retro action platformer that goes beyond just pixels and chiptunes

Why similar: Action 34.3%, Retro 23.3%, Indie 21.9%, Pixel Graphics 14.7%, 2D 5.9%

Stellar 2D is a retro style space arcade game, it's a 2D game in a 3D world. With an addictive, fast paced, casual game-play style.

Why similar: Indie 47.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Action 23.1%, 2D 4.4%

R-Type and R-Type II, the legendary coin-op space shooters, are now together on Steam!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 61%, Action 23.9%, Retro 11.3%, 2D 3.8%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 43.5%, Action 27.6%, Retro 16.8%, Indie 6.2%, 2D 5.9%

Defend the galaxy from vicious space pirates! Seize your foes and fire them back at their allies for devastating destruction in Toaplan's legendary horizontal arcade shooter, now on PC with all-new features and quality-of-life bonuses!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.4%, Action 17.5%, Retro 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 13.2%, 2D 7.4%

Jet Gunner is a 2D platform action indie game that's full of Nestalgia. Full of action, gunfights, bosses and explosions so if you're into the whole 8-Bit vibe you should love this. From the sound, to the graphics to the flicker, this should pay tribute to those classic hard as nails, run 'n' gun games.

Why similar: Action 43.9%, Retro 20.5%, Indie 16.5%, Pixel Graphics 14.6%, 2D 4.6%

Salamander III is the newest addition to the Gradius series, a legendary pioneer in the side-scrolling shooter genre, and comes with the original arcade versions of the previous games.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.8%, Action 25%, Retro 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, 2D 7.5%

A face-melting, pixel-pumping arcade shoot 'em up featuring awesome power-ups, epic boss battles and spectacular effects at a blistering 60fps. Blast into battle against giant space destroyers in Arcade Mode, tackle endless waves of enemies in Survival Mode and face off against epic level guardians in Boss Run mode.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.1%, Action 23.6%, Retro 19.5%, Indie 16.7%

This is a side-scrolling shooting game in which you take control of the "Drainus", the Kharlal Empire's most cutting-edge fighter with the ability to absorb energy bullets, and take down the enemy ships zipping through space.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54.9%, Action 22.6%, Indie 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 4.9%, 2D 4.7%

Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.7%, Action 30.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Indie 7.1%, 2D 5.6%

TeraBlaster is a top-down arcade shooter micro-game which draws heavy inspiration from Geometry Wars. Duke it out with hordes of enemies on randomly generated levels, trigger massive explosions, and die a truly glorious death.

Why similar: Action 32.9%, Indie 25.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Retro 17.9%

Zotrix is a modern take on the classic arcade shooter. The game introduces resource trading economy and system of upgrades between number of space stations bringing the classic experience into modern generation. Aliens are attacking and Solar Division Command needs You!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.3%, Action 37.9%, Indie 18.8%

Cyberhunt is a retro procedurally generated twin stick shooter, that takes you back to the sweet to the sweet arcade machines era!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.7%, Retro 18.4%, Action 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Indie 11%

Inspired by an arcade classic, Super Destronaut DX is retro space shooter that pits you against an enemy more dreaded than a UFO, a scoreboard.

Why similar: Action 62.7%, Indie 37.3%

Frantic Dimension is a retro twin-stick shooter inspired by the earliest twin-sticks, 'Space Dungeon' and 'Robotron 2084'. Never stop moving and shooting... or you'll die.

Why similar: Action 29.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Indie 20%, Retro 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%

A frenetic hand-drawn bullet hell shooter, blending run-and-gun mechanics with classic shmup action in looping arenas. Inspired by drawn-on-film animation of the 1930's - shoot, dash and pound your way through the Animator's creations.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 69%, Action 22.4%, 2D 8.6%

"Run and Gun" oldschool single-player platformer with NES aesthetics, including an authentic 8-bit chiptune.

Why similar: Retro 44.7%, Action 32.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, 2D 7.9%, Indie 3.5%

Star Drifter is a super hard and hectic space shooter, inspired by classics such as R Type, Xenon, Galaxian, Moon Cresta and Gradius.

Why similar: Indie 43.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 32.3%, Action 23.8%

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

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 50.8%, Action 13.4%, Indie 11.3%, Retro 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%

Jet Buster is the new 90s anthro shmup, going back to the cuter roots of the genre.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.2%, Action 31.9%, Indie 21.8%

Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.4%, Retro 17%, Action 16%, Pixel Graphics 13.6%, 2D 7%

Welcome to Cataegis - The White Wind: Ziggurat Chapter, a frantic 2D arcade action retro-style game that pays homage to the glory days of 8-bit side scrolling gaming.

Why similar: Action 42.9%, Indie 26.1%, Retro 18.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%

Super Galaxy Squadron is a fast-paced vertical shooter designed for human beings as well as SHMUP veterans. Featuring multiple game modes, a challenging but merciful difficulty curve, forgiving health system, and SEVENTEEN playable ships.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.6%, Retro 17.4%, Action 16.2%, Indie 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%

NightmareZ is a side-scrolling platform action game with multiple enemies, lots of fancy features and retro visuals. This is a retro styled platform and action game which will immerse you in a unique world full of good and evil demons.

Why similar: Action 36.4%, Indie 24.2%, Retro 21%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, 2D 7.1%

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 45.3%, Retro 20.4%, Action 15.7%, Pixel Graphics 13.8%, 2D 4.8%

A vertical arcade shoot'em up with an inventive teleport system, lots of fast-blazing action and explosions, tons of boss fights, a risk/reward based score system and a proper challenge for both veteran and new players of the genre.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45%, Retro 19%, Action 18.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, 2D 6.8%

A throwback to the golden age of white-gloved 16-bit video-game mascots, Spectacular Sparky is an action-packed platformer with wacky characters, explosive weapons and boss battles to treasure!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.9%, Retro 24.2%, Action 19.3%, Pixel Graphics 15.6%

Play Droid Assault and experience running blaster battles with hordes of rampaging killer robots! Discover a unique tactical arcade shooter, with the fun addictive gameplay of 8-bit classics. You'll need your wits and the help of your acquired droid squad to stay alive in this fast-paced retro actionfest.

Why similar: Action 40.1%, Indie 25.6%, Retro 22.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, 2D 3.3%

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 44.5%, Action 19.1%, Retro 17.8%, Indie 15.3%, 2D 3.3%

Killing zombies never gets old, but sometimes you just need a break. Get back to some serious old-school gaming with Syder Arcade! Syder Arcade is a love letter to Amiga games of the ‘90s, no coins, no upgrade grinding, just your tenacity and a motherload of alien invaders.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 59.2%, Action 16.9%, Indie 12.4%, Retro 11.5%

Pewt 'em Up! is a retro inspired arcade space shoot 'em up with lots of upgrades, achievements, extras and more.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.2%, Action 20.6%, Retro 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 12%, 2D 6.4%

Protect the Earth from an alien invasion in this Run N’ Gun action spectacle. Take control of G.U.N.N.R. and battle your way through a blast from the pixelated past.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.8%, Retro 20.3%, Action 17%, Indie 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.2%

Play a classic Shoot 'Em Up... in reverse!

Why similar: Action 33.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Indie 25.7%, Retro 11.8%

Arcade shoot game inspired on 80’s classics with extra features as you progress.

Why similar: Action 59.2%, Indie 40.8%

A fully remastered 70s-style super robot anime meets fast-paced arcade-style 2D side-scrolling shooter action. A Japanese cult classic finally available worldwide — now reborn in HD.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51.7%, Action 24.2%, Retro 17.8%, 2D 6.3%

Experience the addictive gameplay of old-school arcade favourites, updated and improved for the 21st century! Unique retro-futuristic sound and graphics, player responsive difficulty, and a subtle system of tactics combined with classic gameplay make Ultratron a fun and hypnotic arcade blast.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Action 22.6%, Retro 22.1%, Indie 16.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.7%

Guns of Fury is a retro-inspired action platformer that combines the run & gun and Metroidvania genres. Explore a vast interconnected world, gain new abilities and weapons, battle epic bosses and stop the plans of an evil corporation before it’s too late!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.5%, Retro 22.1%, Pixel Graphics 14.3%, Action 11%, Indie 9.4%

BroodStar is a classic arcade shmup with roguelike elements. Acquire crazy item combos, encounter strange events and fight challenging bosses on a quest to destroy the living planet, the BroodStar.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.6%, Retro 17.3%, Pixel Graphics 13.4%, Action 11.7%, Indie 7.2%