
Dodge enemy beams with your space fighter, kill huge bosses, and sing along to seven distinct songs in this unique rock opera videogame.
60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade, Shooter.

Dodge enemy beams with your space fighter, kill huge bosses, and sing along to seven distinct songs in this unique rock opera videogame.

Space & Pixels
Space & Pixels is a top-down space shooter with classic gameplay. Battle through each level, blast lots of enemies, upgrade your ship's firepower, and uncover the truth behind your dangerous mission.

Verisim Skies
Verisim Skies is a Vertical Shoot 'Em Up with an emphasis on story and cinematic action. Go forth, Champion. Find your purpose. Fulfill your destiny. Accept your fate.
Space & Pixels is a top-down space shooter with classic gameplay. Battle through each level, blast lots of enemies, upgrade your ship's firepower, and uncover the truth behind your dangerous mission.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32%, Arcade 14.3%, Action 14.2%, Shooter 13.5%, Space 6.6%
Verisim Skies is a Vertical Shoot 'Em Up with an emphasis on story and cinematic action. Go forth, Champion. Find your purpose. Fulfill your destiny. Accept your fate.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 53.8%, Action 11%, Arcade 10.7%, Shooter 10%, Top-Down 5.7%
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 34.7%, Arcade 14.9%, Action 14.6%, Shooter 14.2%, Space 7.8%
Defender's Squad is a sci-fi vertical scrolling shooter 2D that combines 7 different levels. Play Solo and pick one of the 3 ships to kill enemies and save the earth from aliens.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.2%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 9.9%, Space 8.5%, Score Attack 7.8%
Brought to you by the makers of GIGANTIC ARMY, Supercharged Robot VULKAISER, and SATAZIUS, WOLFLAME is a return to the form of glorious 2D vertical vertical shooters like Raiden, Raptor, and Twin Cobra.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.2%, Arcade 12.8%, Shooter 12%, Action 8.3%, Top-Down 5.7%
Invaders from the Lost Sectors is classic arcade action. Aliens descend with increasing speed towards your base. Shoot them all before they land. Player controlled settings like guided missiles, rate of fire, enemy speed and more help you customize exactly the game experience that you want.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.6%, Shooter 13.6%, Arcade 13%, Action 7.8%, Space 7.3%
Weave and cleave your way through walls of bullet and push your score to unknown limits in this aggressive Shoot'em'up to save humanity from its own hubris
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.7%, Arcade 12%, Score Attack 9.5%, Action 8.3%, Shooter 7.5%
Pilot the all-powerful cell destroying Desolazor gunship and eradicate the mutagenic genotoxic pathogen before it consumes the entire galaxy. Soar through waves of threatening enemies and bosses beyond 6 stages packed with action, explosions, and lasers!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 52.5%, Shooter 17.5%, Action 14.3%, Sci-fi 8%, 2D 5.4%
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 47.6%, Shooter 15%, Arcade 10.2%, Action 8.9%, Sci-fi 8.6%
Shoot down masses of asteroids and aliens in this arcade-style shooter with roguelike elements. Level up and upgrade your guns to cope with the endless waves being thrown at you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.1%, Shooter 13.3%, Arcade 12%, Action 9.1%, Top-Down 7.8%
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 50.3%, Action 16.9%, Shooter 14.3%, Arcade 14%, Indie 4.5%
Enceladus is a shoot'em up inspired by the Playstation & Saturn era.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44%, Action 14.8%, Arcade 14.5%, Shooter 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%
Super Psy Penguin is a Cyber Penguin Hero Simulator in which you play a realistic Cyber Penguin, giving you the power to save the galaxy! The game is inspired by Parodius and Xenon-II and many other Shmups from our childhoods.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 52.1%, Shooter 17.5%, Arcade 16.1%, Action 10.8%, Indie 2.1%
Rogue asteroids have been detected heading toward earth. You are the pilot of experimental spacecrafts to destroy the impending danger. Fight solo or up to 4 players. Outerspace is full of lethal rocks and strange creatures out to stop you. Don't let your planet down!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.6%, Shooter 13.9%, Arcade 12.7%, Action 8.8%, Top-Down 7.8%
Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.3%, Arcade 15.2%, Action 15%, Shooter 14.5%, Space 6.9%
SNAKE GAME ULTRA CORE is an arena shooter where you play as a snake with a shotgun, escaping from a laboratory and seeking revenge on your enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.6%, Action 12.5%, Arcade 7.4%, Combat 6.6%, 2D 5.6%
Blast through hordes of adorable yet deadly mutant fruits in this intense space shooter with bullet hell action. Shoot, dodge, and survive unique boss battles that push your skills to the limit. Only the strongest will uncover the truth behind the chaos. Are you ready to save the universe?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.3%, Shooter 17.7%, Action 17.5%, Space 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.2%
Shoot, dodge, and survive your way through unique bosses and swarms of enemies in this Galaga inspired arcade shooter where the fate of a galaxy rests in your hands.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.5%, Action 15.6%, Arcade 15%, Shooter 14.1%, Top-Down 6.4%
A classic shoot 'em up with a modern edge. Galactic Plague throws you into a cosmic nightmare where survival means upgrading your ship, mastering legendary weapons, and battling the relentless Martian invasion. Are you ready to face the chaos?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.5%, Shooter 13.8%, Arcade 12.9%, Action 9.2%, Space 6.7%
The sequel to the speed-and-destruction shmup "Raging Blasters" is here! It's called "Raging Blasters 2." This is an arcade-style vertical scrolling shmup in which players control a fighter jet and battle various enemies in outer space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.2%, Arcade 15.3%, Action 12.6%, Score Attack 7%, Sci-fi 5.7%
Take command of an orbiting defense satellite in this action-packed planetary defense shooter. Blast away at waves of incoming asteroids and crafty aliens before they destroy your planet. Scavenge powerful weapons from vanquished alien ships and turn them against your foes. How long can you survive?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 49.2%, Shooter 16.5%, Arcade 14.9%, Action 12.5%, 2D 4.7%
Another version of the classic Asteroids game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.9%, Arcade 14.9%, Shooter 14.3%, Action 13.4%, Top-Down 6.5%
Sun Blast is the best 3d space shooter on Steam. Earn upgrades as you fight your way through a huge seleciton of levels. Full gamepad support!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51.9%, Action 13.2%, Arcade 11.2%, Space 8.1%, Shooter 7.9%
A retro space shoot 'em up with pixel art graphics, unique enemies, tough angry bosses, and a killer soundtrack. You are among the first pilots to arrive in the system to mount the counteroffensive against the aggressors. Get out there and show these aliens the price for messing with The Alliance!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.1%, Shooter 13.2%, Arcade 12.3%, Action 8.7%, Top-Down 6.9%
Vertical-scrolling 2D shooting game with three types of weapons
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.3%, Arcade 15.8%, Action 15.1%, Shooter 15.1%, Score Attack 5.4%
Gunvein is a dynamic, aggression-based bullet hell shoot em up where you use lock on lasers, charged weapons, bombs & hypers to overwhelm the enemies before they overwhelm you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51.1%, Arcade 14%, Action 11.2%, Shooter 9.1%, Sci-fi 5.1%
Take control and annihilate every invading enemy and stronghold! is a score-attack vertical shmup supporting 1-2 players. Featuring pure mechanics that emphasize destruction and dodging, satisfying explosion effects, and deep hidden secrets, the fight awaits you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.5%, Arcade 11.4%, Score Attack 10.9%, Shooter 10.9%, Action 6.4%
Returning to the classic style of spaceship games in pixel art. Survive in space as many enemy ships and anything else that can destroy your ship, get all the advantages and improvements available to get your best score.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.8%, Shooter 15.6%, Action 14.5%, Arcade 12.3%, Space 7%
This is the biggest news title of 2021. A cute bullet-hell shooter is now available. The game features cool and futuristic visuals and active gameplay.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.7%, Shooter 19.8%, Action 14.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%, 2D 4.7%
March 18th, 2061 - "Operation Downfall" Commences With its reliance on BAC, humanity had forgotten how to operate even basic transportation, let alone weapons. After the attacks from BAC and the subsequent social chaos, the human population was reduced by half.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.6%, Shooter 18.8%, Score Attack 10.8%, Sci-fi 8.6%, Action 5.6%
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 62.7%, Action 13.1%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 9.4%, Indie 3.8%
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 58.1%, Action 17.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%, Arcade 7.4%, 2D 4.6%
Super Chain Crusher Horizon is the largest, longest, most incredible PC shooting game in history with a two-player mode that is revolutionary. And, it’s loaded with game modes that solve the problems had by most shoot ‘em ups.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 59%, Arcade 21%, Action 10.6%, 2D 6.8%, Indie 2.7%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Shooter 17.2%, Arcade 12.9%, Action 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%
In the far reaches of space, an odyssey begins. Explore hostile biomes, face powerful enemies, and gather vital resources in a retro shoot ’em up. Reset to evolve and grow stronger. The odyssey of Pegasis is endless, how far will you go?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.7%, Arcade 14.5%, Shooter 13.8%, Action 13.7%, Space 6.9%
When a black hole generates enough strength to destroy the entire universe, it's called Collapsion. It's up to you to defend the universe for as long as possible to stop Collapsion from happening in this Arcade Shooter!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.9%, Arcade 13.2%, Shooter 13.1%, Action 9.5%, Space 7.4%
Nevultra is an exciting shoot'em up that will take you back to the 8bit/16bit era. The protagonist, Nina, needs your help to reach her destination in deep space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.6%, Arcade 14%, Shooter 11.5%, Action 11.5%, Score Attack 7.1%
The original beautiful girl side-scrolling shooter is back! This work commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Cotton series.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.1%, Arcade 18.7%, Shooter 17.5%, Action 16.7%, Singleplayer 0.9%
Project Root the Shoot’em up Evolution.Project Root is a classic shoot’em up with open scenarioswhere the player's skill will be the key to survive.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 52.4%, Action 16.7%, Shooter 15%, Arcade 12.1%, Indie 3.8%
Shoot waves of monstersFight your way from wave to wave and kill all the monsters. Collect coins to buy weapons, ammunition and special items like dynamite or gun turrets in the shop machine. Be quick, because the shop is only open for 30 seconds between each wave. Each level has four rounds.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47%, Action 20.3%, Shooter 19.9%, Top-Down 11.6%, Singleplayer 1.2%
Raioh is a retro style shot and bomb style vertical scroll shmup.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43%, Shooter 18.3%, Action 16.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%, Sci-fi 6.3%
Crush the countless crabs while blasting your way through the cancer zone!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.3%, Arcade 14.8%, Space 13.7%, Shooter 11.1%, Action 10.1%
A small game where you cannot stop moving forward. Your bullets get stronger and stronger after they bounce enough times. Bounce your Bullets! is a casual yet increasingly difficult colorful shmup where you survive for as long as possible against growing waves of enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.1%, Score Attack 11.5%, Space 11.3%, Shooter 10.5%, Action 9.2%
An old arcade style 2d shmup.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.4%, Shooter 14.5%, Arcade 12.7%, Top-Down 7.8%, Score Attack 7.3%
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 40.1%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 11.1%, Action 8.5%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%
Single Player Shooting Game with 2D Collision Detection and 3D Rendering
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.2%, Shooter 19.7%, Action 14.4%, Space 8.5%, Sci-fi 6.7%
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 52.9%, Arcade 12.6%, Shooter 10.2%, Action 9%, Space 6.8%
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 34.7%, Action 15.5%, Arcade 15%, Shooter 14.6%, Score Attack 5.3%
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 32.1%, Shooter 12%, Arcade 11.6%, Space 7.7%, Action 6.9%
Fly forward and save your swarm in THE LAST LADYBUG - a rail shooter set in a colorful world where the skies are ruled by mechanical monsters and the lands are scorched by destruction!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.5%, Arcade 19.1%, Shooter 17%, Action 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%
Pirate's Peril is an arcade shooter themed in the world of pirates on the open sea!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.1%, Action 18.8%, Arcade 18.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Top-Down 6.6%
Killistar: A 2D/3D sci-fi shoot-em-up remake of the classic arcade game Sinistar.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.3%, Shooter 15.4%, Action 11.5%, Top-Down 10%, Space 7.9%
Vertical Scroll Shooting Game with Lock-on Missile
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45%, Shooter 16%, Score Attack 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Action 8%
A fast paced shoot-em-up featuring modern military aircraft. Choose one of the eight fighter aircraft and take the battle to the skies throughout nine action-packed stages each with their own end-level special boss.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 72%, Arcade 13.6%, Action 11.5%, Indie 2.9%
New Year Break is retro arcade game with animated characters, powerups and custom music. Collect bonuses and powerups and blast your way thru the 30 Levels into the New Year. Simple controls and retro arcade action. Collect all the powerups to stack powerups.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 50%, Shooter 15.6%, Arcade 14%, Puzzle 13.9%, 2D 4.4%
1x! Space Adventure is an arcade top-down shump with gradually increasing difficulty.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.4%, Arcade 16.6%, Action 16%, Shooter 15.3%, Space 6.3%
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 46.8%, Shooter 14.7%, Arcade 14.6%, Action 10.9%, Space 7.6%
Experience Toaplan's arcade shooter Flying Shark (AKA Sky Shark) on PC with the latest quality-of-life features. Ride through the skies as they burn in a rain of armor-piercing bullets! You have been chosen for the mission. Because you are the best pilot there is!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.4%, Arcade 19.8%, Action 18.2%, Score Attack 8.4%, 2D 5.4%
Take off on a classic arcade journey with Tiger-Heli, Toaplan's pioneering vertical shooter that set the stage for an entire genre. Now available on PC with a host of modern upgrades!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 49.3%, Arcade 17.8%, Action 9.6%, Score Attack 7.8%, 2D 5.8%
A stylish sci-fi arcade shooter about cleansing the galaxy of pesky demons! Cosmic Cleaner is a fast-paced, high score chasing action game that progressively gets more challenging. Designed for quick and easy fun.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.9%, Arcade 14.8%, Action 14.2%, Score Attack 10.1%, Space 8.7%