Z-Exemplar
Z-Exemplar is a side-scrolling shooter in the tradition of R-Type, Gradius, Nemesis and other classic arcade games from the past.
95% of 37 Steam reviews are positive$2.99
Games like XELAN FORCE
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Z-Exemplar
Z-Exemplar is a side-scrolling shooter in the tradition of R-Type, Gradius, Nemesis and other classic arcade games from the past. Borrowing its aesthetic from the computers of yesteryear (specifically the Sinclair ZX Spectrum) Z-Exemplar combines bright, bold, 8-bit pixel art with frantic action and an epic mission to conquer a galaxy of...
Retro, Fast-paced, Tense
95% of 37 Steam reviews are positive$2.99GanaBlade
This is a hot barrage shooting game. Destroy enemy planes with powerful firepower, shuttle and evade in the barrage. Various scenes with rich colors Planets, Fire Stars, Jupiter Stars, Water Stars, and huge battleships. It's time to drive a space fighter and show your strength! !
Retro, Fast-paced, Tense
95% of 148 Steam reviews are positive$4.99ZeroRanger
A vertical shoot 'em up about two fighters left against an alien invasion, with a story that keeps twisting the more you shoot. Tight arcade action, a striking two-colour look and a soundtrack worth leaving on. Hard, but friendlier to newcomers than most of its genre.
Retro, Fast-paced, Tense
95% of 2,069 Steam reviews are positivePlayers online now: 17$11.99ASTROLANCER
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!
Retro, Fast-paced, Tense
97% of 141 Steam reviews are positive$5.99Ginga Force
Fight over the Earth-like planet of Seventia and its scarce resources of Septonium. A vertical shoot ’em up at its core with an added focus towards immersive storytelling. Follow the story of Alex and Margaret, two exceptional pilots, for the first time on Steam.
Retro, Fast-paced, Tense
80% of 230 Steam reviews are positive$19.99Radiant Silvergun
Set on the earth and in space on July 14, 2520 A.D., the film explores the mystery of mankind's extinction. Various terrains become battlefields. Enemies attack from all directions. There are 23 bosses in total. Aim for a high score by making full use of score bonuses and level-up weapons!
Retro, Fast-paced, Tense
93% of 217 Steam reviews are positivePlayers online now: 2$19.99AngerForce: Reloaded
AngerForce: Reloaded is an action-packed vertically scrolling shoot'em up game that pays homage to the classics of 90’s arcades. This high octane experience is set against the backdrop of a 19th century human world that has seen the outbreak of a robot rebellion.
Retro, Fast-paced, Tense
89% of 278 Steam reviews are positive$9.99Clash Force
A bite-sized, 8-bit style run-and-gun inspired by Saturday morning cartoons of the 80s!
Retro, Fast-paced
78% of 141 Steam reviews are positive$2.49Bit Blaster XL
A retro arcade shooter where your ship never stops moving. Turn, boost and brake through waves of enemies, grab power-ups and ammo before you run dry, and chase a higher score every run. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, and built for one more go.
Retro, Fast-paced, Tense
96% of 5,498 Steam reviews are positivePlayers online now: 3$1.99Space Elite Force
Gear up for an intergalactic thrill ride! Space Elite Force is a frenzied space-shooter packed with weapon customization and epic boss battles. Take command of your ship and fight for the survival of humanity!
Retro, Fast-paced, Tense
88% of 158 Steam reviews are positive$2.99XIIZEAL
Enjoy a fast and frantic arcade shmup from Triangle Service! Attack in all directions and rack up the multipliers - do you have XIIZEAL?
Retro, Fast-paced, Tense
89% of 61 Steam reviews are positive$2.39SATAZIUS
SATAZIUS is an awesome old-school side-scrolling arcade shooter by indie developer ASTRO PORT (Gigantic Army, Armed Seven). Customize your ship with 13 types of upgradeable weapons, two side weapons and a charge attack, and take on obstacles and massive bosses!
Retro, Fast-paced, Tense
85% of 183 Steam reviews are positive$2.39
Cheaper than XELAN FORCE
GanaBlade
This is a hot barrage shooting game. Destroy enemy planes with powerful firepower, shuttle and evade in the barrage.
95% of 148 Steam reviews are positive$4.99
ASTROLANCER
ASTROLANCER combines top-down shooter and shoot 'em up gameplay into one action-packed experience!
97% of 141 Steam reviews are positive$5.99
Clash Force
A bite-sized, 8-bit style run-and-gun inspired by Saturday morning cartoons of the 80s!
78% of 141 Steam reviews are positive$2.49
Bit Blaster XL
Pilot a ship that never stops moving, dodge everything, and chase high scores in endless retro survival.
96% of 5,498 Steam reviews are positivePlayers online now: 3$1.99
Space Elite Force
Gear up for an intergalactic thrill ride! Space Elite Force is a frenzied space-shooter packed with weapon customization and epic boss battles.
88% of 158 Steam reviews are positive$2.99
XIIZEAL
Enjoy a fast and frantic arcade shmup from Triangle Service! Attack in all directions and rack up the multipliers - do you have XIIZEAL?
89% of 61 Steam reviews are positive$2.39
SATAZIUS
SATAZIUS is an awesome old-school side-scrolling arcade shooter by indie developer ASTRO PORT (Gigantic Army, Armed Seven).
85% of 183 Steam reviews are positive$2.39
GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION
Slash through enemies with the Sun Blade, the most powerful weapon in Shmup's history!
91% of 138 Steam reviews are positive$5.99
FORTRESS DEFENDER
This game, "FORTRESS DEFENDER", is a side-scrolling power-up shooting game with an 80's flavor.
89% of 9 Steam reviews are positive$4.99
Alien Attack
You are a space trooper. Your crew finished the cleaning mission and left you alone by accident. Now you are surrounded by aliens.
82% of 182 Steam reviews are positive$1.99
Power-Up
A fast-paced retro shoot-'em-up featuring evolving weapons, intense arcade combat and massive bosses — from one-man studio Psychotic Psoftware.
60% of 30 Steam reviews are positive$2.99
Hidden gems like XELAN FORCE
Project X: Light Years
The official Project X sequel ✨ Back after 30 years!🎮 A demanding, skill-based experience that rewards patience and mastery.
93% of 150 Steam reviews are positivePlayers online now: 1$17.99
Zexion
Seek out new weapons and equipment to delve deeper into the dangerous world of Cypher-X72!
89% of 571 Steam reviews are positivePlayers online now: 7$19.99
ASTROLANCER
ASTROLANCER combines top-down shooter and shoot 'em up gameplay into one action-packed experience!
97% of 141 Steam reviews are positive$5.99
Radiant Silvergun
Set on the earth and in space on July 14, 2520 A.D., the film explores the mystery of mankind's extinction. Various terrains become battlefields.
93% of 217 Steam reviews are positivePlayers online now: 2$19.99
GanaBlade
This is a hot barrage shooting game. Destroy enemy planes with powerful firepower, shuttle and evade in the barrage.
95% of 148 Steam reviews are positive$4.99
DRAINUS
Fly a stolen fighter through a tense, colorful bullet hell, absorbing enemy shots to power up your own arsenal while a family story unfolds.
96% of 1,127 Steam reviews are positivePlayers online now: 1$14.99
Ex-Zodiac
A fast-paced low-poly 3D rail shooter heavily inspired by classics of the early 90's.
93% of 971 Steam reviews are positive$11.99
GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION
Slash through enemies with the Sun Blade, the most powerful weapon in Shmup's history!
91% of 138 Steam reviews are positive$5.99
RagingBlasters
Raging Blasters is a vertical scroll shmup featuring high speed scrolling and the exhilaration of destruction.
99% of 113 Steam reviews are positive$14.99
Super Bit Blaster XL
A SUPER throwback to the classic quarter eating arcade games of the 80's.
94% of 782 Steam reviews are positive$2.99
ZeroRanger
Fly a fighter against an alien invasion in a hard, fast shoot 'em up with a striking two-colour look and a soundtrack worth leaving on.
95% of 2,069 Steam reviews are positivePlayers online now: 17$11.99
Ginga Force
Fight over the Earth-like planet of Seventia and its scarce resources of Septonium.
80% of 230 Steam reviews are positive$19.99
Newest games like XELAN FORCE
Project X: Light Years
The official Project X sequel ✨ Back after 30 years!🎮 A demanding, skill-based experience that rewards patience and mastery.
93% of 150 Steam reviews are positivePlayers online now: 1$17.99
Earthion
Earthion is a side-scrolling space shooter developed natively for 16-bit systems.
95% of 485 Steam reviews are positive$19.99
Zenvader
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!
97% of 37 Steam reviews are positive$2.99
Zexion
Seek out new weapons and equipment to delve deeper into the dangerous world of Cypher-X72!
89% of 571 Steam reviews are positivePlayers online now: 7$19.99
Lilac 0
The machine world of Molybdion has fallen into disarray. As Nidhogg eats the root of the planet, unending wars rage on the surface!
94% of 68 Steam reviews are positive$11.49
ASTROLANCER
ASTROLANCER combines top-down shooter and shoot 'em up gameplay into one action-packed experience!
97% of 141 Steam reviews are positive$5.99
Radiant Silvergun
Set on the earth and in space on July 14, 2520 A.D., the film explores the mystery of mankind's extinction. Various terrains become battlefields.
93% of 217 Steam reviews are positivePlayers online now: 2$19.99
GanaBlade
This is a hot barrage shooting game. Destroy enemy planes with powerful firepower, shuttle and evade in the barrage.
95% of 148 Steam reviews are positive$4.99
Ex-Zodiac
A fast-paced low-poly 3D rail shooter heavily inspired by classics of the early 90's.
93% of 971 Steam reviews are positive$11.99
DRAINUS
Fly a stolen fighter through a tense, colorful bullet hell, absorbing enemy shots to power up your own arsenal while a family story unfolds.
96% of 1,127 Steam reviews are positivePlayers online now: 1$14.99
GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION
Slash through enemies with the Sun Blade, the most powerful weapon in Shmup's history!
91% of 138 Steam reviews are positive$5.99
Blazend
Blaze through 7 action packed levels in this sci-fi shoot 'em up made to test even the toughest of shmup veterans.
81% of 16 Steam reviews are positive$7.99