Games like Gun Rocket
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Prepare for a challenge. Gun Rocket is a 2D physics arcade game that is not for the feint of heart or the stiff of fingers. In search of adventure, you have been caught by holes in space and time. Can you escape?
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$0.99Bit Blaster XL
Jan 22 · Adamvision Studios
Both: Difficult · Arcade · Controller
Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!
Bullet HellShoot 'Em UpDifficultShooterArcade2DControllerActionCasualMinimalist👍 5,495
-70%$2.99Kero Blaster
Nov 11 · Studio Pixel
Both: Difficult · Arcade · Controller
C&F Inc. teleporters are going offline all over the place, and it's up to an intrepid frog employee to fix the situation.
Side ScrollerPlatformerShoot 'Em UpDifficultShooterArcadeSilent Protagonist2DControllerPixel Graphics👍 1,166
$1.99Sun Blast: Star Fighter
Apr 2 · OBLONE Software
Both: Arcade · Space · Third Person
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!
ActionShoot 'Em UpIndieAdventureAnimeArcadeSpaceShooterSci-fiThird Person👍 578
$9.99Exit the Gungeon
Mar 17 · Dodge Roll, Singlecore
Both: Arcade · Pixel Graphics · Difficult
Exit the Gungeon is a small, spin-off 'dungeon climber' immediately following the adventures of the misfit Gungeoneers.
ArcadeIndieActionAdventureBullet HellPixel Graphics2DSingleplayerDifficult2D Platformer👍 3,400
$0.99Jet Gunner
Aug 4 · Sinclair Strange
Both: Pixel Graphics · Difficult · Arcade
Jet Gunner is a 2D platform action indie game that's full of Nestalgia. Full of action, gunfights, bosses and explosions so if you're into the whole 8-Bit vibe you should love this. From the sound, to the graphics to the flicker, this should pay tribute to those classic hard as nails, run 'n' gun games.
ActionIndiePlatformerAdventurePixel GraphicsRetro2DDifficultArcade👍 122
$3.99ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA
Apr 19 · BANDAI NAMCO Studios Inc.
Both: Arcade · Pixel Graphics · Space
First appearing in arcades in 1981, the masterpiece GALAGA finally comes to Steam! Move the fighter left and right and destroy the waves of incoming aliens!
ArcadeActionShoot 'Em UpRetroClassic2DSingleplayerPixel GraphicsShooterSpace👍 843
$2.99Space Smash
Mar 7 · Rising Moon Games
Both: Difficult · Arcade · Controller
Fast-paced retro shmup where space keeps shrinking. Collect energy orbs, avoid danger, unlock ships, and chase the highest score in this addictive arcade shooter.
Arena ShooterTwin Stick ShooterBullet HellReplay ValueShoot 'Em UpDifficultArcade2DControllerAction
$1.99Alien Attack
Jun 21 · Alien Jellyfish
Both: Pixel Graphics · Difficult · Arcade
You are a space trooper. Your crew finished the cleaning mission and left you alone by accident. Now you are surrounded by aliens. Persist them as long as you can.
ActionIndieCasualAdventureSimulationPixel GraphicsDifficultArcadeShoot 'Em Up2D👍 181
$4.99Super Star Path
Jun 22 · DYA Games
Both: Difficult · Arcade
Classic color match puzzle meets space shoot'em up action! Hop into your spaceship, open a path through huge waves of aliens and other hazards, and face intense boss battles!
Shoot 'Em UpTop-Down ShooterBullet HellMatch 3DifficultArcadeShooterExperimental2DTop-Down👍 340
$4.99Meteorites 3D
Dec 16 · Digi Mask Games
Both: Arcade · Controller · Linear
Experience the retro arcade shooter inspired game Meteorite 3D built for modern 3D rendering, being a spiritual successor to the space games of old
Arena ShooterBullet HellSpace SimArcade3DControllerActionLinearCasualProcedural Generation
$1.99Linea, the Game
Jan 4 · KHB-Soft
Both: Difficult · Arcade
The goal of the game is to survive for more than 60 seconds on each level, dodging platforms and objects, listening to bitpop soundtracks. Four levels, online-records, achievements and trading cards are waiting for you.
IndieCasualMinimalistDifficultActionFast-PacedArcadeMusicMusic-Based Procedural GenerationPsychedelic👍 883
$0.99Distant Space
Dec 20 · PixelMouse
Both: Arcade · Space · Pixel Graphics
Distant Space are present the arcade game of cosmic fights in arcade style of the 80's, this is a game where you can control the spaceship and forced to destroy extraterrestrials, which are moving in the certain order.
Shoot 'Em UpIndieArcadeSpacePixel GraphicsCasualAction2DAdventure1980s👍 492
$3.99Cycle 28
Mar 9 · Pill Bug Interactive
Both: Arcade · Pixel Graphics · Space
A BAFTA Cymru-nominated arcade space shooter about momentum. There is no brake. You learn to fly with what you've got, die, and get a little better each time. No random builds, no unfair deaths. Every run you lose, you lost. Just one more cycle.
ArcadeScore AttackShoot 'Em UpPixel GraphicsSpaceRetroDifficultFast-Paced2DBullet Hell
$1.99Blaster Shooter GunGuy!
Aug 10 · Adam DeLease
Both: Difficult · Arcade · Controller
Blaster Shooter GunGuy is a 2D action rage platformer. Similar in nature to games such as IWBTG. But also inspired by Mega Man and Mega Man X.
Side ScrollerPrecision PlatformerSandboxDifficultPlatformerShooterArcade2DHorrorController
$2.99Blast-off
Jan 22 · Quad-Games
Both: Arcade · Space
Blast-off is a hardcore jumper/runner/shmup, where your alter ego will be a ball of anti-matter seeking to leave our Universe. Anti-matter is extremely difficult to exist in our universe, because when it contact with matter it annihilates.
ActionIndieArcadeSpaceShoot 'Em UpFuturisticSingleplayerSci-fi2DReplay Value👍 378
$0.99Karakia Shooter
Jun 30 · John Caruso, Diante Clark
Both: Arcade · Pixel Graphics · Space
Fast Paced, Bullet Hell Retro Shooter! Shoot down enemies and dodge everything. Fight through 17 intense levels with 6 insane boss fights. Do you have what it takes to beat the game?
ActionBullet HellArcadeShooter2DTop-Down ShooterPixel GraphicsRetroSpaceSci-fi
$4.99Heavy Weapon Deluxe
Aug 30 · PopCap Games, Inc.
Both: Arcade
It's shoot-'em-up arcade action at its best! Use an incredible assortment of heavy artillery to blast away enemy tanks and planes, and fight your way to victory. What are you waiting for? Pull yourself up by your bootstraps and get into the action!
CasualArcadeActionShoot 'Em UpBullet HellSingleplayer2DSide Scroller👍 425
$3.99Mission Ammunition
Oct 27 · Quantized Bit
Both: Pixel Graphics · Difficult
The most secure prison facility in the country is under attack ... The city mayor called personally and asked you to take care of this problem.
ActionIndiePixel GraphicsPlatformerSide Scroller2DShoot 'Em UpShooterDifficult👍 101
$7.99Jets'n'Guns Gold
Feb 5 · Rake in Grass
Both: Difficult · Arcade
Jets'n'Guns is a heavy piece of ground shaking rock blasting action with graphics and special effects that will blow you eyes out! Enjoy yourself in almost-insane action adventure of saving the universe from the deadly threat of more than 270 unique monsters in the campaign of 43 levels.
Shoot 'Em UpGreat SoundtrackSide ScrollerActionIndieBullet HellDifficult2DArcadeOld School👍 1,246
$19.99Assault Android Cactus+
Sep 23 · Witch Beam
Both: Difficult · Arcade
Assault Android Cactus is an intense arcade style twin stick shooter - pick from one of nine unique synthetic heroines and blast your way through overwhelming robots hordes to save the ship from its own workforce. Supports single player and local co-op game modes.
Bullet HellTwin Stick ShooterShoot 'Em UpDifficultShooterFemale ProtagonistArcadeCuteTop-Down3D👍 1,325
$1.99GALXAGAR
Aug 19 · MoonMuse Entertainment
Both: Arcade · Controller · Linear
"Don't go to GALXAGAR"; a phrase uttered by many who have traversed its rim. Untold treasures, and terrors, await within its blackened depths. Ready your craft, spacefarer, because you're about to enter the most dangerous sector in all the stars. Get ready.. for GALXAGAR!
Bullet HellShoot 'Em UpPvEShooterArcade2DTop-DownActionControllerLinear
-80%$1.19Lovely Planet
Jul 31 · quicktequila
Both: Difficult
A First Person Shooter Gun Ballet set in a cutesy abstract world. Jump and shoot your way through five worlds full of treacherous enemies with your trusty semi-automatic!
IndieActionFPSCuteDifficultGreat SoundtrackFast-PacedShooterFirst-PersonSingleplayer👍 1,385
$7.99Atomik: RunGunJumpGun
Aug 31 · ThirtyThree
Both: Pixel Graphics · Difficult
Atomik: RunGunJumpGun is a tough as nails game that puts a gravity-defying weapon in your hands. One button lets you fly, the other blasts obstacles out of the way. With a cast of crazed characters, challenging gameplay, and a pulsing musical score, it delivers twitchy platforming goodness.
ActionIndiePixel GraphicsPlatformerDifficult2DGreat SoundtrackShoot 'Em UpSingleplayerRunner👍 290
$0.99Martian Invaders
Nov 24 · LoadUpGames.com
Both: Arcade · Pixel Graphics
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.
ActionArcadeShooterShoot 'Em UpTop-Down Shooter2DPixel Graphics1980sAliensMars
$4.99Freedom Fighter
May 26 · Volens Nolens Games
Both: Arcade · Pixel Graphics · Linear
"With your trusty shank and die hard will to survive, you've successfully broken out of your Prison Cell. How many other prisoners can you set free on your way to Freedom? Take down as many Guards as possible while avoiding traps and hazards along the way! From Knives, to Guns, and Mines to Bombs!"
ActionIndiePlatformerRPGArcade2D Platformer2DPixel GraphicsRetroLinear
FreeAir Attack
Oct 1 · Four Pixels Games
Both: Arcade · Pixel Graphics
Take a 5 minute break to de-stress with this high-intensity, ultra simple, retro arcade shooter! Take down airplanes. Dig tunnels. Hide and seek shelter. Try and beat the highscore. That's all. Afterwards, you will go back to your life with renewed energy of body and mind.
ActionCasualArcadePixel GraphicsSurvivalShooter2D PlatformerBullet HellShoot 'Em Up2D
$4.99Glorkian Warrior: The Trials Of Glork
Mar 24 · Pixeljam
Both: Arcade
A retro mashup of a Galaga-style shoot-em-up and simple platforming action. Made in collaboration with Eisner-award-winning James Kochalka, based on his graphic novel series for kids.
Shoot 'Em UpBullet HellActionSide ScrollerRetroPlatformerArcadeShooter2D PlatformerIndie👍 128
$5.99Chromacell
Sep 24 · 171Dev
Both: Arcade · Controller · Linear
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!
Side ScrollerBullet HellShoot 'Em UpShooterArcade2DActionControllerLinearColorful
$4.99Polygoneer
Aug 24 · NukGames
Both: Arcade
Test your reflexes in POLYGONEER, defend yourself from prolygonal shapes taht comes from everywhere, just hitting is not enough you need to match the right color shot to the polygon too! Are you ready for the challenge?
IndieCasualActionArcadeShoot 'Em UpSingleplayer2DRetroGreat SoundtrackTop-Down Shooter👍 384
$9.99Ultratron
Mar 18 · Puppygames
Both: Arcade · Pixel Graphics
Experience the addictive gameplay of old-school arcade favourites, updated and improved for the 21st century! Unique retro-futuristic sound and graphics, player responsive difficulty, and a subtle system of tactics combined with classic gameplay make Ultratron a fun and hypnotic arcade blast.
IndieActionArcadeRetroTwin Stick ShooterLocal Co-OpPixel GraphicsShoot 'Em UpSci-fiSingleplayer👍 518
$5.99Speedgunner Ultra
Aug 14 · ELIXOR
Both: Difficult · Arcade
Speedgunner Ultra is a dynamic platformer in which you can transform your character into a combat aircraft by pressing a button. Use all sorts of tricks to speed up and try to complete the level faster than anyone else.
IndiePrecision PlatformerPlatformerDifficultFast-PacedBullet HellRacingActionArcade2D Platformer
$4.99Space Survival
Jun 22 · UltraShock Gaming LLC, Killbox Graphics
Both: Space · Arcade
Space Survival is the next great SIMPLE 2D casual space action shooter where you have to defend against wave of enemies, have fast reflexes and strong will to win. It is great way to relax, but also a great challenge. How long can you stay focused?
ActionIndieAdventureSpaceSurvivalHidden Object2DCasualArcadeShooter👍 103
FreeDED
Mar 3 · L. Stotch, Vladimir Soldatov
Both: Pixel Graphics · Difficult
DED - a game in the shoot'em up genre. Your granddaughter has been kidnapped, and your daughter and son-in-law murdered. Having just bits and pieces of information about the abductors, you will have to save your granddaughter and find the masterminds behind these crimes.
Free to PlayIndieActionPixel Graphics2DShoot 'Em UpDifficultRetroShortFast-Paced👍 113
$9.99Titan Attacks!
Feb 3 · Puppygames
Both: Difficult · Arcade
As the last surviving tank commander on Earth, single-handedly turn back the evil invading alien army, drive back the Titans across the Solar System, and defeat them on their homeworld... Titan Attacks has the same easy-to-learn and addictive gameplay of the classic arcade shoot 'em up, but is packed full of extras - new features, new...
Arena ShooterSide ScrollerBullet HellShoot 'Em UpTop-Down ShooterTwin Stick ShooterDrivingDifficultShooterArcade👍 654
$9.99Syder Arcade
Oct 24 · Studio Evil
Both: Arcade · Space
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.
Shoot 'Em UpIndieBullet HeavenBullet HellShooterActionArcadeSurvivalSci-fiSpace👍 451
$0.99Bullshot
Nov 22 · GATO STUDIO
Both: Space · Arcade
Help Frank F. Franky fight the evil cardesians, zombies & robots while setting your arrested friends free. Bullshot is a run 'n gun game that tries to recover the essence of the 90s classics, such as Abuse, Contra or the Metal Slug sagas.
IndieActionPlatformerRetroSingleplayerShoot 'Em UpSpaceArcadeGreat SoundtrackComedy👍 232
-60%$3.99Enemy Mind
Jun 6 · Schell Games
Both: Space · Pixel Graphics · Arcade
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.
ActionShoot 'Em UpShooterSpacePixel GraphicsBullet HellArcadeSide ScrollerRetroIndie👍 104
$0.99Impossible Target
Jul 1 · Pasha Bin
Both: Arcade · Pixel Graphics · Space
Impossible target is a challenging sci-fi version of operation. You guide your rocket to the red target on the map without exploding. This game offers extremely challenging levels. Can you win?
3D PlatformerActionPlatformerArcadeStrategyIsometricFlightPixel GraphicsColorfulSpace
$1.99Intergalactic Bubbles
May 29 · Hellscape Games
Both: Arcade · Space
Blast your way through space in this innovative 3D bubble puzzler! Bounce, bobble, swing, and explode bubbles across the universe. Intergalactic Bubbles advances the classic match-3 genre into the 21st century with stellar graphics, 3D action, and upgrades.
CasualIndiePuzzleSingleplayerArcadeShoot 'Em UpFamily FriendlyMatch 3SpaceRetro👍 1,019
$0.99Rocket Wars
Jun 15 · Rooftop Panda
Both: Controller · Arcade
Fast-paced local multi-player game packed with action. Destroy your friends with all sorts of different weapons and power-ups across multiple game modes!
4 Player LocalParty GameLocal MultiplayerController2DShoot 'Em UpArena ShooterTop-Down ShooterArcadeAction
$2.99Project Starship
Apr 5 · Panda Indie Studio
Both: Pixel Graphics · Arcade
Project Starship is an arcade bullet-hell with random mechanics. No match will ever be the same. Who will you be? Garret or Gwen? Will you save the world from the mighty cthulhu?
IndieActionCasualBullet HellShoot 'Em Up2DPixel GraphicsArcade👍 304












