Games Like ZPF

Bad Chicken is a retro styled sideway scrolling shoot-em-up inspired by the retro classics. It takes place in 8 locations in the Ferus system, each one with different challenges, and dangers.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Side Scroller 14.7%, Aliens 11.1%, Shooter 9.6%

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: Bullet Hell 16.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Old School 13.9%, Side Scroller 11.2%, Shooter 11.1%

Choose your spaceship and defeat the alien threat that comes from the Moon. Blast your way crushing, ripping apart and exploding hostile aliens that are taking control of powerful weapons and military technology from Earth. Find the entity that controls the threat and make it explode into blood.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.8%, Bullet Hell 14%, Aliens 12.7%, Side Scroller 11.5%, 1990's 9.4%

A retro-style classic side-scrolling shoot ’em up. Fly Super Arcade Boy through 8 levels, blast enemy waves, grab power-ups, and take down bosses.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Side Scroller 13.4%, Shooter 10.4%, 1990's 10.2%

Equipped with the Fusion × Transformation “PELL” System! Free Map Side-Scrolling Shooter

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Shooter 12.5%, Side Scroller 12.2%, Aliens 10.5%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Side Scroller 18.4%, Shooter 11.2%, Aliens 9.8%, Retro 8.6%

Icarus, a classic side-scrolling space shoot-em-up tribute! - Thumping soundtrack, Bosses, Multiples, Power-ups, Secrets, BIG levels... ...Give the (free) work in progress / teaser demo a try!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Side Scroller 18.5%, Aliens 12.7%, 1990's 8.5%, Shooter 7.4%

Master a modular arsenal and survive a biomechanical nightmare in this intense cinematic shmup. Face grotesque aberrations, unlock achievements, and conquer the hardcore mode. The first level of an expanding saga!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Side Scroller 17.4%, Shooter 9.9%, Aliens 7.6%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Shooter 13.3%, Aliens 11.2%, 1990's 9.9%

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 24.5%, Side Scroller 17.7%, Shooter 11.5%, 1990's 11.4%, Aliens 8.2%

Blast off as a little star trying to rid the cosmos of angry celestial beings in Feeble Light, a 3-tone pixel art shoot’em up where minimalistic presentation makes way for precision controls and fluid animation!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Bullet Hell 22%, Shooter 12.9%, 1990's 8.5%, Old School 6.3%

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: Bullet Hell 23.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Shooter 12.5%, Aliens 8.2%, 1990's 7.7%

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 19.9%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Side Scroller 15.1%, Shooter 12.2%, Futuristic 7.2%

Facing annihilation, a plucky crew of space salvagers fight dirty using the best tool in their belt - the salvage claw. Grab and toss enemies, deflect attacks, and reshape the battlefield with explosive chain reactions.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Side Scroller 18.9%, Shooter 11.1%, 1990's 6.3%

Blast off for a retro shoot’em up experience filled with clever twists and secrets!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Side Scroller 22.3%, Shooter 12.8%, 1990's 10.1%, Old School 6.2%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Side Scroller 16.4%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Aliens 10.8%, Shooter 9.1%

A classic shoot-em up where you avoid waves and waves of enemies coming and shooting at you. This is NOT a Bullet hell shooter.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Old School 13.3%, 1990's 12.5%, Action 8.2%, Aliens 7.8%

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 18.4%, Side Scroller 14.1%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Aliens 8.1%, Shooter 7.8%

Pig Ship and the Giant Wolf is a classic Shoot'em Up with a 8btis monochrome aesthetic. Cross the 6 worlds full of enemies and defeat the Giant Wolf to save your brothers.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Side Scroller 13%, 1990's 10.5%, Shooter 9.6%

Cross the universe, shoot aliens, upgrade your weapons and face powerful bosses with AB in this retro inspired lateral shoot 'em up to save the world. Adventure into Campaign Mode or face the never-ending waves of Endless Mode with suitable challenges for all skill levels.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Aliens 11.8%, Side Scroller 10.7%, Shooter 8.1%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Aliens 13%, Shooter 11.3%, Futuristic 7.6%

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 22.3%, Side Scroller 19.7%, Shooter 12.2%, Aliens 8.3%, 1990's 7.6%

Atomanta is a sci-fi retro-styled vertical shoot 'em-up inspired by various Mega Drive and arcade titles from the '90s, by combining the old-school visuals of pixel art with a more modern approach of a faster bullet hell experience, smaller hitbox, and a bunch of weapons to fight off enemy forces.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Shooter 13.4%, Futuristic 6.7%, Old School 6.4%

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

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Side Scroller 15.4%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, 1990's 10.6%, Shooter 9.7%

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 23.9%, Side Scroller 18.3%, Shooter 14.2%, 1990's 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%

Jump into this new battle in this new side-scrolling shoot’em-up, face enemies and obstacles from every corner of the Milkdromeda Galaxy and encounter strange fun transformations that change the way the game plays.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Side Scroller 15.2%, 1990's 13.6%, Aliens 13.6%, Shooter 9%

PRISMIDIA: Spirit of the Rift is a sci-fi shoot 'em up game in the style of arcade classics. Dodge barrages of attacks, survive bullet hell bosses, and save Prismidia!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Aliens 12.3%, Shooter 12%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Side Scroller 18.7%, Shooter 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%

A free-to-play 90s-style bullet-hell shooter with high-res graphics, unlocked 60+ FPS, single-player campaign, and online co-op multiplayer!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Side Scroller 17.8%, Shooter 11.2%, Aliens 10.7%, 1990's 9.5%

Betrayed by her cut-throat crew, Luna Starr - former Space Pirate Captain turned bounty hunter - has a score to settle. As Luna, travel to 5 exotic planets to track down your mutinous mates, and face them in Bullet Hell dogfights to the death!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Futuristic 7%, Action 6.9%

The machine world of Molybdion has fallen into disarray. As Nidhogg eats the root of the planet, unending wars rage on the surface! Slice your way through hordes of metallic foes in five frantic levels, defeat fearsome bosses, and dodge countless bullets in this vintage vertical shoot 'em up.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Shooter 11.3%, Futuristic 9%, Old School 8.2%

Z-Warp is an intense vertical shoot’em up presented in retro pixel art style, featuring frenetic arcade-inspired action where blasters, bombs and KILLER specials are your only allies.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Bullet Hell 26.9%, Shooter 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%, Retro 6.5%

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 24.8%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Side Scroller 12%, 1990's 9.8%, Shooter 9.1%

Try to survive waves of robotic space aliens, and be a true hero to the resistance. Unlock new weapons to help you further in your quest to protect the world from the alien invasion in this classic Arcade style Retro game

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Shooter 14.8%, Aliens 11.8%, Action 8.6%, Old School 7.7%

Syder Reloaded revives the Syder series in this love-letter to 90s Amiga shmups with upgraded graphics and refined gameplay. Challenging levels, a fleet of ships and a motherload of alien invaders. Get back to your roots and curse at your monitor in this skills-first shooter.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Bullet Hell 18%, Side Scroller 13.5%, Shooter 10.9%, Old School 6.2%

The year is 2051. Location: SATAZIUS, a long-abandoned planet. The cruiser Agano was on patrol when it was attacked and stricken by a confederacy of space pirates that had established a base on SATAZIUS. The pirates attacked the Agano intending to steal the assault ship ‘Trafalgar’ that was stowed aboard the Agano, but the Trafalgar made...

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Side Scroller 16%, Shooter 9.2%, 1990's 6.6%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Shooter 13.1%, Aliens 11.8%, Action 8.2%

Herodes is an exhilarating shoot 'em up game set in a future where cutting-edge technology meets the depths of the human body. Step into the role of a courageous agent tasked with the ultimate mission: saving humanity from a mysterious and deadly virus that defies all known cures.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Side Scroller 13.5%, Shooter 13.2%, Action 9.2%

ATOMIC GUARDIANS is a fully CO-OP arcade retro shoot 'em up, where one player flies the ship, and the other player mans the shields. Fight your way through a never ending horde of Brutal Bosses, Alien Monsters and Gigantic Asteroids as you rack up a new world-wide high score. Play with up to three friends, and see how long you can last!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Shooter 12.3%, Futuristic 9.5%, Old School 9%

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 22.5%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Side Scroller 14%, Shooter 12.2%, Space 7%

Vektor Z brings fast and furious retro space blasting action to Steam! Blast your way through endless waves of asteroids and enemies to write your name among the stars! Vektor Z offers a rogue-like arcade action game where you'll improve your progress every time you play!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Bullet Hell 23%, 1990's 12.2%, Action 9.6%, Old School 8.3%

Bydo Missions in Your Pocket — Beyond Dimensions, the Melody of Two “R”s.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Side Scroller 16.6%, Shooter 14.6%, Aliens 12.4%, Action 8.6%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Side Scroller 19.3%, Shooter 12.5%, 1990's 6.1%

SPACEMAN is a short, nostalgic, retro Shoot-Em-Up

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, 1990's 12.8%, Side Scroller 12.6%, Aliens 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%

It's a bullet-hell spaceship shooter. Can you survive the battlefield? Let's prove your shooting skills!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Side Scroller 17.9%, Shooter 11.5%, Old School 7%

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: Bullet Hell 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Aliens 12.2%, 1990's 11.1%, Shooter 11%

Use Aileron Rolling or Evading your enemies' attacks while having a realistic damage system. Use different planes with upgradable parts and numerous weapons you can mount to your planes to destroy your enemies. Fly solo or play with your friends and enjoy local coop. A modern re-invented classic.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Side Scroller 14.6%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Aliens 11.7%, 1990's 10.7%

Survive 10 enemy stages! Shoot 'Em Up style, spaceship game, in pixel art and 8-bit retro music! Evolve your shot to the maximum level, use the energy bar for upgrades, and special abilities! Advance each stage by defeating Bosses and enemies to collect new skills, transformations and extra lives!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Aliens 18%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%, Adventure 7.3%, Space 7.2%

STURMWIND EX is a shoot-em up in the tradition of old arcade games. If it moves - shoot it!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Side Scroller 16.7%, Shooter 10.7%, Action 7.4%

Escape Space is a classic arcade space shooter with RPG mechanics. Fight for various factions against swarms of enemies or bosses and improve your standings, level up your rank, unlock new gear and weapons, and upgrade your spaceship.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Bullet Hell 19%, Side Scroller 11.5%, Shooter 11.4%, Space 7.4%

Most unique top down shooter. Bring hell to insectoid robot invasion.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Side Scroller 14.1%, Aliens 12%, Shooter 10.7%

The 7th Sign Project is a classic 2D-platformer action game inspired by Doom, Quake, Abuse, and Painkiller games. Our goal is to entertain the player with massive enemy fights, boss fights, and stirring music.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Shooter 14.1%, Side Scroller 13.9%, 1990's 11.5%

A shoot'em'up game for up to 4 players that combines advanced RPG advancement elements with pure space shooter action, 20 unlockable weapons & 4 heroes with varied strengths in their 10 primary stats, along with each ship's 10 aspects, add a huge variety of choices for all gamers.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Aliens 13.9%, Shooter 12.6%, Futuristic 7.6%

The year is 1989. 12 years have passed since the Gogoh Army’s invasion of Earth. Exposure to alien technology during the war enabled Earth’s own technologies to take massive leaps forward. International conflict that was previously rife in the history of mankind fell to an all-time low, and the Earth Federation was established as a...

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Side Scroller 15.7%, Shooter 9.3%, Aliens 7.4%

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

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Side Scroller 18.6%, Shooter 15.5%, 1990's 12%, Action 10.4%

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 23%, Side Scroller 15.5%, Shooter 14.4%, 1990's 12.9%, Aliens 11.7%

Raze the road less traveled with your Vulvehicle, the ultimate all-purpose armored combat machine! Whether flying through the sky, or burrowing deep underground, these gals stop at nothing to blast through terrain and enemies alike in this comical action STG!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Side Scroller 15.1%, Shooter 11.7%, 1990's 10.4%

Three years after Sengoku Ace. The long-awaited sequel arrives!! Saikyo's side-scrolling shooter. The first installment!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Shooter 13.1%, 1990's 11.6%

Why play shoot 'em ups one ship at a time? Launch them all at once! Unleash an entire armada of ships in Shoot 1UP!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Bullet Hell 18%, Side Scroller 17.1%, Aliens 12.1%, Shooter 11.1%

Space Mash is a bullet-hell shooter in the retro style of the earliest arcade games. To help beginners, older players and those with a motor impairment, there are five levels of slow-down that can be activated at any time during game play.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Side Scroller 20.9%, Shooter 11.7%, Retro 4.9%