60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Retro, 2D, Shooter.
Zenvader is a super retro shooter mixed with roguelite elements. Dodge the barrage of bullets, improve your unit, and try to defeat the Alien King!
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In the vast depths of space, lies a man with a dark past. Setting himself apart from that old life, and seeking justice against wrongdoing instead of being the cause of it, Captain Righteous uses the Freedom Fighter, his trusty space fighter to search for and combat the evil Captain Buster!
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ZANAC-like Ultra High-Speed Scrolling 2D Shooter Humanity suffered a crushing defeat in the war against the sentient AI, RA6 the Great Sovereign, losing 70% of the global population. Now, you board the anti-AI fighter MSX-3 Arondight, and launch into the final battle against the Sovereign.
In the vast depths of space, lies a man with a dark past. Setting himself apart from that old life, and seeking justice against wrongdoing instead of being the cause of it, Captain Righteous uses the Freedom Fighter, his trusty space fighter to search for and combat the evil Captain Buster!
Why similar: 1980s 17.2%, Bullet Hell 15%, Old School 13.2%, Top-Down Shooter 11.8%, Shooter 9.6%
ZANAC-like Ultra High-Speed Scrolling 2D Shooter Humanity suffered a crushing defeat in the war against the sentient AI, RA6 the Great Sovereign, losing 70% of the global population. Now, you board the anti-AI fighter MSX-3 Arondight, and launch into the final battle against the Sovereign.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 25.1%, 1980s 22.1%, Old School 13.5%, Retro 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%
This is a retro space shooting game, where you only fight against the strongest enemy. There are 15 unique bosses in the game, and players need to use different weapons and strategies to defeat them. Dedicated to you who are both challengers and retro game lovers.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Aliens 14.8%, Shooter 12.3%, Old School 9.2%
It's a bullet-hell spaceship shooter. Can you survive the battlefield? Let's prove your shooting skills!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17%, 1980s 13.9%, Score Attack 13.7%, Old School 10.3%, Shooter 10.2%
Dwarf Star: 16 bit inspired game where mercenary go shoot shoot on evil alien guys who were accidentally fabricated by the government. Top down space shooter with a mission based structure. However, you can do these missions in plenty of different orders with different amounts of upgrades.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Aliens 14.7%, Old School 11.1%, Shooter 10.3%
Fight hordes of Covenant & Flood in this new game mixing Roguelite & Bullet Heaven for hours of mindless fun!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.2%, Top-Down Shooter 19%, Roguelite 17.2%, Aliens 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%
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: Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Bullet Hell 16%, Aliens 11.1%, Score Attack 10.1%, Retro 9.2%
Blast away in this pure retro-styled shooter and battle through tons of dangerous levels and manic boss fights.
Why similar: 1980s 25.1%, Retro 19.1%, Aliens 14.4%, Shooter 11.4%, Old School 11.2%
Repel the humans! Safeguard the future of all alienkind! Fueled by a large selection of quirky upgrades and power-ups, strengthen the alien alliance to destroy Humanity's Last Hope in this fast-paced retro action-arcade shooter with roguelite and tower defense elements.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Roguelite 15.7%, 1980s 12.6%, Shooter 12.5%, Retro 10.6%
Space Miner is a shmup with roguelike elements and weapon customization. Destroy asteroids, collect different minerals to improve your ship, and discover new places on the galaxy!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.6%, 1980s 14.4%, Roguelite 13.7%, Score Attack 13.2%, Retro 9.5%
Quaxum is a new age retro arcade shooter where you defend the planetary defense shield from the onslaught of aliens. Balance your energy between charging your shield and buying power ups to clear the screen of enemies! 50 levels of color mayhem! Recharge, shoot, win!
Why similar: 1980s 18.1%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Score Attack 13.7%, Aliens 13.2%
A micro horde-survival roguelike where time only moves when you do! Level up, choose your skills and slaughter thousands of monsters. Jump in the monster-slaying arena and piece together your collection of gear, characters, and stages to become the ultimate survivor!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 16.1%, Aliens 15.4%, 1980s 12.2%, Roguelite 11.6%, Score Attack 11.4%
A classic old-school shooter with the possibility of upgrading your own spaceship.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18%, Aliens 17.7%, 1980s 16.9%, Old School 13.5%, Space 11%
A high-definition arcade shooter blending old-school action with modern polish. Battle across the Solar System, upgrade your weapons, and unlock tougher challenges in Nemesis Mode - all set to a hypnotic, retro-electro soundtrack.
Why similar: Old School 24.4%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Retro 15.5%, Shooter 11.8%, Aliens 11.2%
Synth-wave styled physics based 2D puzzle shooter filled with nods to the golden era of classic arcade games. Think upside down Peggle crossed with Space Invaders and enemies crafted from the blended remains 70's, and 80’s gaming.
Why similar: 1980s 19.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18.6%, Old School 13.1%, Shooter 9%, Retro 9%
Asteroids Neon is more than a mere remake—it's a vibrant reimagining of a beloved classic, designed to evoke the neon-soaked dreams of the '80s with a modern twist. Are you ready to embrace the neon nightmares and conquer the celestial chaos? Bedlam awaits, the galaxy will never be the same.
Why similar: Score Attack 21.6%, 1980s 20.2%, Old School 19.4%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Space 12.5%
Mashup of classic arcade games.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.3%, 1980s 13.6%, Score Attack 13.3%, Old School 10.9%, Space 9.6%
In this unique shooter from 1984. take on the role of a pilot of an out-dated Cosmic Cruiser, fighting to rescue the crew of a distant space station that had been captured by a raiding party from the sinister Rallom Empire.
Why similar: Shooter 16.4%, Retro 15.5%, 1980s 12.6%, Score Attack 12%, Aliens 11%
Neon Invaders will take you back to your gaming roots with its constant action and relentlessly brutal enemies. Absorb enemy shots of the same colour to trigger a flurry of fire to decimate the alien invaders. Dodge and Match your way to victory through 40 levels and 5 difficulty settings.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16.8%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, 1980s 14.6%, Aliens 12.8%, Shooter 10.9%
Killon is a retro shooter that features exhilarating combat, manic enemies and a charged cannon waiting to be unleashed. Fly a starship across the universe and restore the future today.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16%, Bullet Hell 16%, 1980s 13.4%, Score Attack 12.3%, Retro 11.8%
Use quick reflexes and sharp aim to simultaneously blow up enemies and block alike in this satisfying retro style action brick breaker! The third installment in the Game Buddy series that faithfully recreates the look, sounds, and feel of classic late 80's handheld games!
Why similar: 1980s 22.8%, Old School 22.8%, Top-Down Shooter 10.3%, Retro 10%, Space 8.5%
In this highly addictive top-down arcade shoot-em-up from 1982, originally for the ZX Spectrum, defend yourself from wave upon wave of deadly alien combatants using your Ion Thrust Drive and dual Plasma Disruptors.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 32.4%, Retro 13.2%, Aliens 10%, Score Attack 9.8%, Shooter 8.5%
A twin stick shooter without the twin stick, Gunlocked is a sci-fi action roguelike about careful positioning and upgrade selection. Manage unique targeting systems across multiple weapons and upgrades, as you battle legions of alien ships, and then do it all over again!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.5%, Roguelite 13.4%, Aliens 13.2%, 1980s 12.3%, Shooter 8.9%
Minestorm reimagined with modern gameplay! Blast through waves of deadly mines, gear up with powerful upgrades between levels, and dive into intense rhythm-based stages set to an original soundtrack !
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, 1980s 14%, Score Attack 13.2%, Old School 9.8%
In this PacMan Roguelite, Baby ducklings have been kidnapped, and you are a very ANGRY Mama Duck.
Why similar: 1980s 20.3%, Bullet Hell 16%, Old School 14.8%, Roguelite 14.7%, Retro 11.8%
Movement is your weapon. A sci-fi action roguelike and shmup combined, in Gunlocked 2 you'll pilot and upgrade a state-of-the-art warship against endless waves of deadly aliens. Deep customization, branching paths, and tons of unlockables offer endless replayability!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 14.7%, Aliens 13.3%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Roguelite 12.9%, Old School 10.3%
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: Bullet Hell 17.7%, Aliens 15.1%, Top-Down Shooter 14.7%, Old School 11.7%, Shooter 11.4%
Defend the Little Spaceman Dudes from aliens! Blast waves of Alien Abductors and UFOs across 50 challenging levels in this fast-paced ’80s-style arcade space shooter.
Why similar: 1980s 16.2%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Aliens 15.1%, Retro 12.3%, Shooter 11.2%
Inspired by classic arcade shooters, Space Mayhem is a fast-paced score chaser with a retro style. Collect powerups, manage your ammo, obtain massive score multipliers, and blast your way through infinite, chaotic waves of enemies!
Why similar: Score Attack 18%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Old School 15.4%, 1980s 12.6%, Top-Down Shooter 10.7%
AREA WARS™ is a fast-paced 2D omnidirectional shooter where you battle enemies from every direction in a constantly changing enclosed area. Defeated enemies trigger chain explosions that engulf nearby foes and boost your score multiplier. Built for short, repeatable runs with score-focused gameplay.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.5%, Top-Down Shooter 23.5%, Shooter 12.9%, 1980s 9.3%, Aliens 7.9%
Blast hordes of alien ships into junk. Collect the scrap to upgrade your ship into an unstoppable force of destruction. Unlock new characters and weapons and upgrade your stats between runs.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Score Attack 13.9%, Roguelite 12.8%, Aliens 11.1%
A classic style SHMUP in the tradition of 80's and 90's vertical scrolling shooters. Maximize your run and get to the top of the High-score Leaderboard. Can you achieve the rank of Fleet Admiral? It's a challenge. Visit our website for a free playable browser demo of the game.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.3%, 1980s 15.9%, Shooter 14.1%, Aliens 13.7%, Old School 10.9%
Royal Odyssey is a retro-style arcade space shooter where you pilot Prince Zayven’s ship through a deadly asteroid storm, blasting your way to survival.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18%, 1980s 17.4%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Retro 11.2%, Space 9.6%
BulletGarden is a 2D vertical shooting gamewhere you explore a planet where the seeds you sow blossom into weapons.You can handle about 300 different types of weapons,each with its own unique characteristics.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.9%, Roguelite 20.6%, Score Attack 13.7%, Retro 12.2%, Shooter 10%
A fast, addictive space run where you weave through meteors, blast obstacles, collect coins, and survive wave after wave of rising danger.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.3%, Bullet Hell 22%, Shooter 12.6%, Old School 12.3%, Space 9.2%
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: Top-Down Shooter 17.9%, Aliens 15%, Old School 14.5%, Space 12.1%, Shooter 11.3%
The earth is being attacked by creatures from deep space! Time to bring the fight back to them! Battle through multiple stages of heart pounding bullet hell action. Evade the onslaught of bullets, rack up massive multipliers, and get revenge for your planet!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.1%, Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Aliens 17.5%, Old School 16.6%, Score Attack 8.1%
Control the ball with gravity and smash through endless hordes! Collect weapons and skills, power up to the max, and survive the onslaught!
Why similar: Score Attack 20%, Roguelite 19.5%, Shooter 16.3%, Top-Down Shooter 10.1%, Bullet Hell 10%
To bring you the old school 2D space arcade feeling in a modern look and feel. Whether you like the hard core style of the old days, or you have become the more lay back type, shoot your way home at the fun rate for you. Upgrade your ship on the way home, to get ready for the final battle. Have fun!
Why similar: 1980s 19.9%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Aliens 13.9%, Shooter 10.8%, Old School 10.7%
Help Haru defeat the armada of the astral void in a fast-paced roguelite retro space shooter.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24%, Roguelite 18.2%, Shooter 13.2%, Score Attack 9.6%, 1980s 8.8%
Catboy in a bullet hell! Nyan, nyan, pew pew pew!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.1%, Score Attack 20%, Top-Down Shooter 14.1%, Old School 9.1%, Shooter 8.8%
A 2D vertical shoot 'em up that lets you upgrade your ship with an insane amount of options. From missiles and pods to specials and shields, you can upgrade every bit of your ship from guns to thrusters.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Aliens 13.7%, Shooter 13.2%, Old School 9.1%
Survive the swarm and clear the arena of alien infestation in this fast-paced bullet hell roguelite shooter. Unlock new heroes, guns, and skills in a never ending quest with one thing in mind. Keep Those Bugs Away From The Bomb!
Why similar: Aliens 18.3%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, 1980s 15.8%, Roguelite 14.8%, Old School 13.1%
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: Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, 1980s 14.2%, Score Attack 13.3%, Shooter 11.8%, Old School 11.7%
Brick-breaking gameplay meets Survivors-like mechanics. Use your balls to destroy bricks, level up and pick upgrades to hold your ground against waves of incoming bricks and try to high score in this roguelite brick breaking game.
Why similar: 1980s 21.6%, Score Attack 21%, Roguelite 17.6%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Old School 11.6%
Alien attackers from the Izar system are invading Earth! Battle the extraterrestrial menace in endless waves in this tribute to classic alien 'invader' shooters from the late '70s and early '80s. Aim for the high score by destroying the evil alien monsters!
Why similar: Score Attack 23.4%, Aliens 19.6%, Shooter 15.4%, 1980s 14.3%, Space 9.1%
WE HAVE ALIENS, YOU DON'T—Blast Martian invaders and flying saucers across 30 stages with robotic voice effects. Use your destructible shield, rescue army men for bonus points, and chase the high score.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, 1980s 17.5%, Aliens 16%, Old School 11.9%, Shooter 11.2%
Beyond the Field is a 2D pixel art top down shooter set in space, inspired on another classic game with asteroids, where the achievements you unlock along your gameplay contain lore about the current state of the world, with some even being required to unlock the final boss.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.2%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Roguelite 15%, Aliens 13.5%, Shooter 11.8%
Destroy the deadly bouncing orbs for the highest score in this Pang meets Asteroids arcade blaster.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.1%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, 1980s 12.9%, Score Attack 12.7%, Shooter 9.9%
Steel Alcimus is a top-down helicopter shooter. Complete various tasks with your ally aircraft; such as saving the carrier, taking down the buildings, carrying objects, etc.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.2%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, 1980s 13.2%, Score Attack 12.7%, Old School 12%
Get ready to face the lands of Deitra. Choose your class and fight to change your destiny.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Aliens 15.6%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, 1980s 14.7%, Retro 12.7%
Lt Blitz has the city sieged, and it's your job to destroy his troops. Shoot, dodge and upgrade your jet and and try to take on this challenge! Burning Skies is a free, endless retro shmup, that will take you right back to the era of arcade machines, with modernized graphics and gameplay!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, 1980s 16.4%, Shooter 11.2%, Old School 10.8%
Collection of a few arcade classics, remade with a fresh and friendly looking art style and a beautiful soundtrack.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.9%, 1980s 19.3%, Aliens 15.5%, Shooter 13.8%, Retro 8.3%
A fast-paced, side-scrolling retro shooter where you play as “Blit" on a mission to rescue orb pods. Blast enemy swarms and face off against bosses in this bullet-hell shoot 'em up. Earn power-ups and get ready for fluid arcade action in a stylish world with an 80s synthwave soundtrack.
Why similar: 1980s 21%, Bullet Hell 19%, Score Attack 16.2%, Old School 13.7%, Retro 13%
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: Top-Down Shooter 21.8%, Bullet Hell 21.5%, 1980s 11.3%, Score Attack 11.2%, Shooter 11%
"Explosive Shooting Star Beetle" is an exhilarating bullet-hell shooter where you aim for explosive cherry chains. Collect as many cherries as you can to create massive combos! The game features both a single-player mode and an online multiplayer mode. Enjoy your favorite mode and have a blast!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.2%, 1980s 18.7%, Shooter 15.1%, Score Attack 12.4%, Retro 12%
Defeat the enemies. Upgrade the spacecraft. Defend the mothership. Regular Spacecraft - Defending the Mothership is a shoot em'up game with roguelite elements.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 18.7%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Roguelite 14.3%, Score Attack 11.8%, Shooter 9.8%
You've been dropped into enemy space. Weave your Starfighter between alien spaceships, lasers, asteroids and bombs destroying as many as you can and collecting valuable coins and powerups as you go.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.4%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Aliens 13.7%, Retro 11.2%, Shooter 9.2%
Kickback is a top-down shooter with roguelike elements, where shooting is the only way to move. Repel waves of mutants, create combinations of weapons and upgrades to survive at all costs on your own or with a friend in a local co-op mode.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.5%, Roguelite 14.1%, 1980s 13.3%, Old School 12.9%, Shooter 9.6%
Blast your way through enemy territory and level up your versatile arsenal of high-tech weapons in this handheld game style retro shmup!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.5%, 1980s 20%, Retro 15.7%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Shooter 8.1%
