60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shoot 'Em Up, 2D, Arcade.
In the year 2,000,000,009, a team of bounty hunters infiltrates a massive facility swarming with hostile AI. Can they find Zurd?
Thunder Tiger
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!
Gates of Zendocon
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.
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: Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Side Scroller 19%, Arcade 11%, 1980s 8.3%, Action 8.1%
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 27.2%, Side Scroller 19.7%, Retro 17.2%, Arcade 9.6%, Action 8.4%
A synthetic race has come to your planet to steal your technology, And you have to fight them off. Fight off the Tecroroid invasion as they sent wave after wave of enemies to the planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.9%, Retro 18.2%, Arcade 16.3%, Action 12.4%, 2D 5%
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 29.8%, Side Scroller 17.5%, Retro 12.8%, Arcade 11.4%, 1980s 6.2%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 32.5%, Side Scroller 26.2%, Retro 14.4%, Arcade 12.9%, Action 5.3%
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 26.7%, Side Scroller 18.6%, Arcade 11.1%, 1980s 9.2%, Retro 7.7%
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 27.7%, Retro 14.3%, Action 13.5%, Side Scroller 13.3%, Arcade 13.1%
Blast off for a retro shoot’em up experience filled with clever twists and secrets!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.2%, Side Scroller 24.8%, Arcade 11.6%, Action 9.5%, Retro 8%
SPACEMAN is a short, nostalgic, retro Shoot-Em-Up
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.9%, Retro 13.5%, Side Scroller 12.9%, Action 10%, 1980s 7.9%
An unknown force from a parallel reality trapped Earth’s energy in three runes. The best resistance fighters have been sent on a critical mission to destroy the runes and seal the dimensional rift.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Side Scroller 20.9%, Action 14.4%, Arcade 13.7%, Platformer 9%
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 25.4%, Side Scroller 18.2%, Retro 13.6%, Arcade 9.6%, 1980s 8.1%
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 27.5%, Side Scroller 20.2%, Arcade 11%, Linear 9%, Action 6.8%
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 39.9%, Arcade 16.2%, Action 9.8%, Retro 9.7%, 1980s 8.1%
Space Runaway, a compelling intergalactic journey soaked in bullet hell. Enemy vessels, lasers and larger than life bosses coming at you full speed in a 16-bit authentic arcade experience like no other.
Why similar: Side Scroller 21.9%, Action 15.1%, Arcade 14.1%, 1980s 13.5%, Retro 11.6%
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 32.6%, Side Scroller 20.2%, Retro 10.9%, Arcade 10.1%, Action 8.7%
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 34.1%, Side Scroller 21.4%, Retro 14.1%, Action 9.6%, 1980s 8.4%
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%, Retro 14.7%, Action 13.8%, Side Scroller 12.9%, Arcade 12.5%
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 27.3%, Side Scroller 15.9%, Retro 15.3%, Arcade 10.1%, 1980s 9.7%
“SHOCK TROOPERS ”, the fan favorite 2D top-down view action shooting game released exclusively on NEOGEO MVS in 1997, returns to the battlefield on Steam!Progress through the battlefield, choosing the best routes and strategy!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.9%, Action 22.7%, Arcade 20.9%, Retro 20.8%, 2D 5.7%
MeteoStorm is an action packed retro shoot-em-up. MeteoStorm offers up to 25 challenging waves of exciting shoot-em-up action with 3 different difficulty levels!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.5%, Action 16.3%, Arcade 14.9%, 1980s 11.8%, Linear 7.4%
R-Type and R-Type II, the legendary coin-op space shooters, are now together on Steam!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.1%, Side Scroller 19.1%, Action 13%, Arcade 13%, Retro 8.5%
Help Ms. Cream and her friends on their quest to retrieve all the stolen ice cream from the evil Juice Bunch! Venture through more than 5 different worlds in this arcade inspired game where your goal is to kick scoops and assemble ice cream cones. Aim for the high score or try to get the best time!
Why similar: Retro 22.2%, Side Scroller 21.2%, Arcade 20.6%, Action 16.1%, Linear 10.2%
Jet Gunner is reloaded, remade and refueled for a new explosive 8-bit adventure. Relive the past glory days where VHS was king, phones didn't have screens and you'd have to blow into a cartridge to get your gaming fix.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Side Scroller 15.8%, Arcade 12.7%, Action 10.5%, Platformer 9.1%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 31.8%, Side Scroller 25%, Arcade 12.7%, Action 9.4%, Linear 9%
In this side-scrolling egg-em-up, released in 1984, take on the role of Percy as he struggles to build a nest and feed his needy offspring. Contains both the Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum versions of the game.
Why similar: Side Scroller 25.3%, Retro 22.6%, Arcade 14.4%, Action 11.8%, 1980s 10.3%
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 33.6%, Side Scroller 18.7%, Action 15.3%, Arcade 13.4%, Linear 6.6%
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 31.4%, Side Scroller 20.6%, Arcade 14.3%, Retro 11.1%, Action 10.2%
In this simple riff on an arcade classic, released in 1983 for the ZX Spectrum by famed game developer/publisher Ocean Software, shoot the deadly Caterpilla as it weaves its way down the screen, while also contending with mushrooms that block the way, and a fearsome spider!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.6%, Retro 20.7%, Arcade 12.6%, Action 10.6%, 1980s 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 28.9%, Action 16.9%, Side Scroller 16.5%, Arcade 14.5%, Linear 5.7%
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 39.6%, Action 19.1%, Arcade 18.6%, Retro 17.1%, 2D 4.9%
The Queen of the Cosmic Wartoads has been abducted by the Rigellian Slime Beasts, their deadliest foe, and turned into the most hideous thing imaginable: a human being! Traverse the Rygellian Time-Void, reach the Slime King's lair and dismantle their deathly machine with your Cosmic Tool Kit.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.2%, Retro 18.1%, Arcade 12%, Action 10.5%, 1980s 9%
A shoot'em up inspired by the 16-bit classics of the genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Side Scroller 18.2%, Arcade 12.3%, Retro 12%, Old School 8%
Action-packed sidescrolling gardening-shooter, with colorful comicbook-style graphics and gameplay inspired by the arcade-machines of the early 80's. Mow that lawn, jump over the holes and don't let piles of dirt, animals, drones-with-water-balloons or mischievous friends, get in your way.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Side Scroller 17.6%, Retro 12.9%, Arcade 11.5%, 1980s 9.9%
Artificial intelligence threatens the galaxy. Buckle up and fight computing power with the only power that counts: FIREPOWER! Experience Toaplan's brain-melting Slap Fight (AKA Alcon) with its gauge-based power-ups and strategic gameplay. Now on PC with the latest features!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.4%, Action 19.5%, Arcade 18.5%, Retro 16.9%, 2D 5%
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 35.8%, Side Scroller 22.2%, Retro 9.2%, Arcade 9.1%, Action 6.9%
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 28.9%, Side Scroller 21.1%, Arcade 11.4%, Linear 9.4%, Action 7%
Enjoy fast paced action in this retro inspired arcade ShootEm Up Style game
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35%, Retro 20.4%, Arcade 16.8%, Action 9.6%, Old School 5.8%
In a world where humans are used as power supplies, only one man has the will to change it all! Iro Hero is a sci-fi adventure with beautiful pixel art graphics inspired by many old-school classics. Staged across 9 action-packed levels, Iro Hero features a unique and fresh four-color polarity system, with interactive elements, puzzles,...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.5%, Retro 18.5%, Action 16%, Arcade 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%
In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, Side Scroller 19.6%, Retro 17.3%, Arcade 9.4%, Action 9%
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 30.4%, Side Scroller 19.4%, Retro 14%, Arcade 10%, Action 7.2%
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 27.3%, Side Scroller 20.5%, Arcade 10.7%, 1980s 9%, Action 7.8%
There isn't anything better than punching things in 8-bit that will end up leaving you with RAW FISTS! *Warning, this game contains old school difficulty* (Blowing in the cartridge is not required.)
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Side Scroller 14.7%, Action 14.6%, Arcade 14%, Platformer 9.9%
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 34%, Side Scroller 18%, Action 14.4%, Retro 14.1%, Arcade 11.9%
『StanÇact』is a cute and sexy girl-on-girl SHOOT'EM UP. Mai, a military officer, is on her way to quell a riot, but the rioters and the military have teamed up and are on the rampage and the head of the military was the ringleader.Witness one woman's struggle to complete her mission amidst the chaos!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Side Scroller 18.2%, 1980s 9.4%, Arcade 8.9%, Action 8.7%
NARWHAR Project Hornwhale - the ray themed roaming 16-bit style action shmup.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Action 20.4%, Side Scroller 17.4%, Retro 14.8%, Arcade 10.7%
Best Buds vs Bad Guys is a 2D run ’n’ gun from a game developer Dad and his 11 year old son, with a special message behind it. Travel to 11 different worlds, all presented in classic 16-bit style, with a catchy chip-tune soundtrack and lots of over-the-top weapons!
Why similar: Side Scroller 17.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Retro 16.1%, Arcade 12.2%, Platformer 10.2%
This is a very challenging, old-school, retro, side-scrolling, sci-fi shooter, with modern twists. You must defend your base against the onslaught of approaching alien attackers. Utilize power-ups and protect your allies and resources. If you miss the arcade games of yesteryear, this is for you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Side Scroller 21.9%, Retro 18.5%, Arcade 12.4%, Old School 9.6%
Sidescrolling Shoot’em’up that will transport you back into the 90s (and space).
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Side Scroller 17.9%, 1980s 9.9%, Arcade 9.4%, Retro 8.5%
Freddy's daughter has been kidnapped by an evil dragon. To rescue her, he must cross the entire kingdom taking some ingredients with which to make a magic potion, but it won't be easy, they must be collected in a specific order and Freddy will have to overcome the dangers he finds in his path.
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.7%, Retro 19.1%, Arcade 17.1%, 1980s 11.1%, Platformer 9.1%
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 27.4%, Side Scroller 18.5%, Arcade 12.1%, Retro 9.8%, Action 9.1%
A sci-fi retro side-scrolling shoot-em-up / rescue game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Side Scroller 17.1%, Arcade 11.5%, 1980s 9.8%, Action 8.7%
First instalment in the series of 2D action side-scrollers, taking place in very distant galaxy and not so distant future. Gameplay main hallmarks are fast-paced laser guns shootouts, punch 'n' kick combats, managing obby-like obstacles, using wits in overcoming deadly traps and witty dialogues.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.3%, Side Scroller 17.7%, Action 17.1%, Arcade 15.1%, Sci-fi 6.2%
“METAL SLUG 2”, the 2nd entry in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game returns to the battlefield on the Steam gaming platform!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Action 20.5%, Arcade 19.7%, Side Scroller 16%, Retro 11.9%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, Side Scroller 18.5%, Retro 14%, 1980s 13%, Arcade 9.9%
The ruthless Gidans invite you to an explosive space scramble! Head into the mighty Super Fighter and disintegrate your foes in all directions with various upgradeable weapons. Toaplan's no-frills vertical shooter Truxton speeds onto PC with new features and quality-of-life updates!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Side Scroller 17%, Retro 11.9%, Arcade 11.8%, 1980s 10.9%
Armorik is a young, courageous and ambitious Viking. With your help and that of Thor, he will try to conquer the eight territories that will allow him to become a legend.
Why similar: Side Scroller 27.9%, Retro 23.8%, Action 17.7%, Arcade 17.1%, Platformer 13.5%
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 43%, Arcade 15.7%, Action 14.5%, Retro 9.7%, Sci-fi 6%
Catch hearts, Crush bunnies, Shoot the bad guys
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.4%, Retro 21.1%, Action 17.2%, Arcade 15.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%
A retro, hardcore 2D arcade game, where every minute of gameplay is unique. Take control of an experimental parasite that infects different mechanical objects, overcomes countless obstacles, and fights powerful bosses to achieve goals set by an unknown puppeteer.
Why similar: Side Scroller 27.2%, Action 20.7%, Retro 18.2%, Platformer 13.6%, Linear 10.9%
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 30.7%, Side Scroller 18.4%, Action 17.2%, Arcade 14.9%, Linear 6.8%
