Games like Mars 2099
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Defend humanity's first Mars colony in this fast-paced modern arcade space shooter. Battle asteroid storms, hostile UFOs, complete challenging missions, and master skill-based gameplay inspired by the golden age of arcade classics.
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$0.99Martian Invaders
Nov 24 · LoadUpGames.com
Both: Arcade · Shoot 'Em Up · 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
-60%$3.99Enemy Mind
Jun 6 · Schell Games
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Space · Pixel Graphics
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
$4.99Planes, Bullets and Vodka
Dec 13 · NukGames
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Retro · Arcade
Fly through danger filled procedurally generated tunnels, avoiding thousands of enemies, on this throwback to the golden age of arcade games.
CasualActionShoot 'Em UpRetroBullet HellArcadeShooter2DSingleplayerPixel Graphics👍 2,842
$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
$0.99Orbt XL
Apr 21 · Adamvision Studios
Both: Arcade · Difficult · Controller
Defy gravity in Orbt XL! A fast-paced, addictive, 'just-one-more-round' arcade score chaser. Stay in orbit, dodge obstacles, and rack up points, the closer you are to the black hole, the higher your score! Easy to learn, tough to master, and perfect for quick play sessions while waiting in queue.
ArcadeDifficultRelaxing2DControllerActionScore AttackCasualMinimalistColorful👍 3,228
$9.99Ultratron
Mar 18 · Puppygames
Both: Arcade · Retro · 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
$0.99Distant Space
Dec 20 · PixelMouse
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Arcade · Space
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
$3.99Nebula Invasion
Dec 12 · Nicholas Novella, Joshua Novella
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Arcade · Retro
Nebula Invasion was designed for those who enjoy the classic type arcade games, a spaceship shooter with great game play. Aliens attack many different ways from marching to dive bombing. You have the tools to fight back with a ship that can power-up with double, triple, rapid fire, or plasma cannon.
ActionShoot 'Em UpArcadeRetro2DShooterSpaceBullet HellIndieColorful
$16.99Blazing Chrome
Jul 11 · JoyMasher
Both: Retro · Pixel Graphics · Shoot 'Em Up
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!
RetroActionPixel GraphicsSide ScrollerIndieShoot 'Em Up2DArcadeLocal Co-OpShooter👍 1,326
$0.99Invaders from the Third Dimension
Jun 19 · Nile River Software LLC
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Retro · Arcade
A retro space shooter with a twist - now you can rotate your ship and aim diagonally at enemies, adding a whole new dimension to the shoot 'em up genre.
Shoot 'Em UpRetroArcadeActionSpaceSci-fiSingleplayerShooterAliens3D
$1.99Galactic Missile Defense
Jun 7 · Black Sheep Games
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Arcade
Galactic Missile Defense is a shooter and tower defense game, where you must protect Earth from the invading Martians that declared war on our planet just because a space rover accidentally ruined their picnic!
AliensShoot 'Em UpArcadeTower DefenseShooter2DStrategyActionFast-PacedSurvival
$4.99Super Star Path
Jun 22 · DYA Games
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · 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
$3.99Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved
Jun 18 · Bizarre Creations
Both: Arcade · Retro · Shoot 'Em Up
Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved is a old school style shooter, but remixed for the 21st century with next generation graphics and deep, modern gameplay. Playing is simple: you are a geometric "ship" trapped in a grid world, facing off against waves of deadly wanderers, snakes, and repulsars.
ArcadeTwin Stick ShooterCasualRetroBullet HellSingleplayer2DShoot 'Em UpShooterIndie👍 1,017
$9.99Titan Attacks!
Feb 3 · Puppygames
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · 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
$2.99Space Smash
Mar 7 · Rising Moon Games
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Difficult · Arcade
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
$0.99Space Codex
May 17 · takk
Both: Retro · Shoot 'Em Up · Arcade
Space Codex is a casual retro arcade minimal awesome top-down shooter featuring waves of enemy spaceships with different attacks in what is, literally, a bullet hell. To beat them, you will have power-up options available through the map. The game only gets harder. How long can you stay alive?
CasualRetroShoot 'Em UpBullet HellArcade👍 232
$5.99Drones, The Human Condition
Dec 1 · Blunt Games
Both: Arcade · Shoot 'Em Up · Retro
An addictive fast paced twin stick arena shooter with banging electronic sound track, nostalgic nods and a barrage of flashing lights and bullets. Your task is simple, kill drones, free humans, don't die!
ActionIndieArcadeShoot 'Em UpTwin Stick ShooterShooterTop-Down ShooterArena ShooterRetroRobots
$4.99Glorkian Warrior: The Trials Of Glork
Mar 24 · Pixeljam
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Retro · 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
-50%$2.99Shoot 1UP DX
Sep 23 · Mommy's Best Games
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Arcade · Pixel Graphics
Why play shoot 'em ups one ship at a time? Launch them all at once! Unleash an entire armada of ships in Shoot 1UP!
Side ScrollerShoot 'Em UpBullet HellShooterArcadeScore Attack2DSingleplayerPixel GraphicsSci-fi👍 124
$2.99Strike Suit Infinity
Apr 30 · Born Ready Games Ltd.
Both: Space · Arcade
Strike Suit Infinity is a frantic high score chaser set in the Strike Suit Zero universe. Your skill is the only thing that matters and whatever combat experience you've had so far is irrelevant. There is no end to the enemies you'll face. There is no winning. There is only the fight for survival.
ActionIndieMechsSpaceArcadeSci-fiShooterSingleplayerFast-PacedSimulation👍 521
$7.99KAMUI
Dec 11 · SITER SKAIN
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Arcade · Pixel Graphics
Centuries have passed since the events of RefleX and mankind has once again attained civilization. Now, ancient technology born of a twisted mind sets in motion a chain of events designed to bring divine retribution down upon mankind.
ActionIndieShoot 'Em UpGreat SoundtrackBullet HellShooterArcadeSci-fiPixel GraphicsSingleplayer👍 155
-85%$2.99Ginga Force
Sep 24 · Qute
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Arcade
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.
ActionShoot 'Em UpArcadeAnimeGreat SoundtrackBullet Hell👍 227
FreeMobile Astro
Dec 15 · Raxasoft Games
Both: Retro · Shoot 'Em Up · Arcade
Run, gun, and survive! In this twin stick arcade shooter, you'll be fighting your way through countless waves of enemies to restore maximum peace to the galaxy!
ActionIndieRetroShoot 'Em UpArcadeTwin Stick ShooterSci-fi2DFree to PlayShooter
$29.99Raiden V: Director's Cut | 雷電 V Director's Cut | 雷電V:導演剪輯版
Oct 10 · MOSS Co., Ltd.
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Arcade
Arcade hit Raiden first left its mark on the shooting genre 25 years ago. The easy to learn, hard to master series comes to the PC in its most modern and advanced form yet! Join the war for Earth's future-where the tide of battle holds constant surprises.
Shoot 'Em UpActionArcadeShooterBullet HellGreat SoundtrackSci-fiLocal Co-OpSingleplayer👍 266
$19.99Alien Hominid Invasion
Nov 1 · The Behemoth
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Arcade
Old friends and bitter enemies await as you invade Earth alongside a Mothership full of alien friends! Blast, beam, and bite your way through an endless swarm of enemies as you and up to three of your fellow hominids cause mayhem with a huge arsenal of weapons, mutations, and acrobatic maneuvers.
Online Co-OpMultiplayerShoot 'Em UpAction RoguelikeSingleplayerCasualArcadeBeat 'em upRPGAction👍 1,572
$2.99Power-Up
Aug 29 · Psychotic Psoftware
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Retro · Space
A fast-paced retro shoot-'em-up featuring evolving weapons, intense arcade combat and massive bosses — from one-man studio Psychotic Psoftware.
IndieActionShoot 'Em UpSide ScrollerRetroShooterBullet HellSpaceSingleplayerArcade
$1.99Super Forklift 3000
Apr 17 · Marcos Game Dev
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Space · Arcade
Super Forklift 3000 is an arcade space shooter with a twist: you drive a forklift that carries and shoots up to three boxes. Defeat enemies and bosses while managing your different box types. Be careful not to run out of ammo!
Shoot 'Em UpTop-Down ShooterReplay ValueSpaceArcadeTop-DownScore AttackBullet HellPixel GraphicsSingleplayer
-50%$2.99Weapon of Choice DX
Sep 23 · Mommy's Best Games
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Retro · Arcade
Weapon of Choice is a high-energy, side-scroller in which each playable character is unique with their own special weapon and abilities! Blast insane aliens, find new player characters, and choose between branching paths!
ActionShoot 'Em UpSide ScrollerRetroPlatformerHand-drawnAliensMultiple Endings2DArcade
-85%$2.99Assault Suit Leynos
Aug 30 · Dracue Software
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Retro
A classic reawakens – Assault Suit Leynos is back and in high definition! Get ready for all-out robotic war as the fan-favourite Mega Drive classic is reworked with all new HD visuals for the ultimate alien-blasting experience!
ActionMechsRobotsAnimeShoot 'Em UpRemakeRetro2D👍 194
$12.99Hexapoda
May 18 · TOMAGameStudio
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Arcade · Pixel Graphics
After the last human war, gases were spread through the atmosphere making it unbreathable. The richest to fled to orbital colonies and the others took refuge underground. Get ready to fight giant Insects for the future of humanity !
Shoot 'Em UpBullet HellArcade2DActionTop-Down ShooterShooter4 Player LocalPixel GraphicsStylized
-50%$1.49STELLATUM
Sep 15 · Satur Entertainment
Both: Shoot 'Em Up · Space · Arcade
Equip your battleship's guns, install faster engines, and increase the power of your reactor. Throw a barrage of rockets on hordes of enemy ships, burning everything in your path!
Shoot 'Em UpBullet HellCasualSpaceRobotsPvPReal-TimeCharacter CustomizationShooterArcade👍 142




