Games like Shmup

You are a cowboy. The cows are killing each other with knives. You need to kill them first, before they kill themselves first. Instruction: - Press "SPACE" to shoot. - Press "WASD" to move. - Boots make you move faster. But, you can only wear one! - Milk make you shoot more bullets. But, you are lactose intolerance, and cannot drink more than one. Contributors: - Level 0: Suning Yao - Level… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shmup-Collab.

The Castle (prototype)Version 1.0By: Joni Pääskynpää What is this game?-----------------------The Castle is a prototype showcase of a game that´s been inspired by games like Wolfenstein 3D, Doom, Quake and Unreal Tournament. It's a 3D FPS shooter with some light exploration. Kill or be killed — can you survive The Castle? How to play?----------------The game plays like your typical 90´s FPS game… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Castle (prototype).

Description This Endless Runner is based on all the courses available at FEUP and the journey that is studying here. The goal is to travel as much distance as possible across the main hall while fighting the bosses and dodging the obstacles that keep spawning. Obstacles, also based on the courses (Ex: Zapper - MIEEC), spawn with random positions during the game. You must avoid them unless you wis… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to JetPack Master's.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

93% User Score Based on 72 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 3 reviews

Project Starship X is a procedural shooter where you Crash-Kill cosmical abominations with your spaceship while playing as Swagthulhu! Whaaat?!??! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Starship X.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, music

75% User Score Based on 378 reviews

As a "Death Prevention Insurance” agent, your job is saving clients from certain death as disasters play out in slow-motion. Your Hyper-Gloves allow you to move super-fast, teleport, and even catch bullets. It's a good thing too, because death lurks in every corner in this virtual reality action/comedy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Just In Time Incorporated.

Notice: Web build is outdated at the moment, it is the 1.1 version, it still plays fine but I made a few bug fixes in version 1.2. If the web build did not work for you, try using firefox. If all fails you can download the files and play locally. I highly suggest downloading the 1.2 version of the game as I fixed some annoying bugs. Controls: - press left and right to move in that direction, you … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Falling Sky.

                                                         Drak is a Shoot 'em up, Scrolling Shooter (inspired by Dragon Spirit), in which your objective is to achieve the highest score possible while dodging and destroying traps in an underground prison.  Clecio Gamedev JAM #02 Submission Controls Movement: A and D / Left and Right Arrow  StartButton: Spacebar / Enter  Pause / Unpause: Esc Asset… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drak.

originally a submission for the Brackey's Game Jam 2021.1HOW TO PLAY: use wasd or arrow keys to move around use space to jump after you collect milk, press space again in middair to fart and propel yourself upwards. THEME: run around and collect milk. drinking your collected milk all at once (together) makes the effects of your lactose intolerance stronger. CREDITS: Programming / Pixel Art - Antho… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Milk Mountain.

This is a 2D platformer shooting adventure game. You are trapped in a dungeon filled with skeletons that kill you if you touch them. Use WASD to move, Press space to jump/double jump, left click the mouse to attack. Get the key and open the door of the dungeon.For this elaboration, I plan to add some attack and flee functions instead of a mere jump-and-click simple platformer, so I decided to give… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Escape.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

100% User Score Based on 9 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

I.F.O is an old school LCD-style shoot'em up game. You have to shoot UFOs using a classic aircraft and save the animals which kidnapped by the aliens. Let's save the Earth from the aliens! You are the last hero of the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I.F.O.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

62% User Score Based on 40 reviews

Gunman Tales is an old-school action adventure game for 1-4 players set in the wild west and inspired by the legendary game from Amiga Moonstone: A Hard Days Knight and Cabal If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gunman Tales.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

81% User Score Based on 158 reviews

A furious PvP Multiplayer brawl in VR set in the Saloon-iverse of Cowbots and Aliens. Free movement, deadly gunplay, multiple competitive modes and a custom networked physics system that lets you use EVERYTHING as a weapon makes for an immensely satisfying VR ruckus! Includes intensely fun single player AI to play against as well. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cowbots and Aliens.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music

78% User Score Based on 23 reviews

Blamdown: Udder Fury is a fast-paced twin stick shooter about a cow with a bazooka and a lust for revenge. It's all about creating chaos, blowing stuff up and having a fun. Jump on top of buildings, gun down enemy jetpack-troopers and blast away tanks with your trusty bazooka! Battle your way across the American continent to avenge your girlfriend Rosa, who ended up as a Captain Patriot™ hamburger… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blamdown Udder Fury.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

68% User Score Based on 179 reviews

Viktor is an action-packed, side-scrolling, twin-stick adventure with gameplay inspired by classics such as Castlevania and Megaman. Playing as Viktor, you will fight your way through a diverse spectrum of hostile environments filled with a wide variety of relentless enemies, lurking traps, and fearsome bosses who will try to keep you from your mission: finding Zane, defeating the merciless Mephis… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Viktor.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability

94% User Score Based on 172 reviews

Become the Outlaw Mage, wreaking havoc as you pursue the one who wronged you, casting and blasting your way in this Cowboy-Fantasy-themed 3rd-Person Action RPG. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legend of the Outlaw Mage.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

83% User Score Based on 83 reviews

Quell 4D is a VR FPS for the HTC Vive. It's a game about shooting first and asking questions later, in a retro vector art style. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quell 4D.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

82% User Score Based on 56 reviews

Dreadborne Drifters is game about shooting mutants and heretics in dystopian postapo environments with soft scifi feel, looting tresure chests and constantly upgrading your gear while rising in... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dreadborne Drifters.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

96% User Score Based on 98 reviews

Operation Steel is a roguelike shoot-em-up rendered in beautiful hand-drawn art. Blow up loads of enemies, destroy huge bosses, find weapons, and upgrade your load-out between levels. Combat the electronic legion across 20+ procedurally generated levels! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Operation STEEL.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

80% User Score Based on 548 reviews

Critic Score 78%Based on 16 reviews

Rive: Ultimate Edition is a metal wrecking, robot hacking shooter. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RIVE.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability

77% User Score Based on 47 reviews

A twin-stick action shooter that fields your Headbänger Dude against the malevolent hordes of the Big Red One himself. Heavy metal, explosive presents, glorykills on elves and possessed reindeer. This Christmas, is gonna be different, for real. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Headbangers in Holiday Hell.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

85% User Score Based on 26 reviews

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 of levels that get harder and harder. If you’re after a nice calm casual game this isn’t it! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Promethium.

48%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

48% User Score Based on 71 reviews

Combat Force is a first person shooter down to its core, currently offering a thrilling zombie mode experience with a day and night cycle, power-ups, unlockables, quests, easter eggs, zombie variants and much more fun! Currently Developed by 1 man to create the ULTIMATE FPS SHOOTER. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Combat Force.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

91% User Score Based on 482 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

A roguelite labyrinth lodged in the side of a star. Dodge gorgeous waves of bullets, claim weapons and upgrades, defeat The Warden, and rescue... Rodney? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starward Rogue.

Thanks for playing! ---------------------------------------------Instructions---------------------------------------------- You will see a tutorial texts if you are playing for the first time, but you can read this anyways if you want: PC: - WAD to move around - 'S' to fall faster (Dash vertically) - 'Space' to slow down time (When you have enough power) - Click to shoot - 'E' to pick up g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Energy Hunter.

***PLEASE READ!***RECOMMENDATIONS FROM DEV!***  Hey everybody! The game is in a pretty rough state as I rushed to meet the deadline. I highly recommend using debug functions I left in this build to make your playthrough smoother. At the start I recommend pressing '3' a bunch of times to keep adding to your 'Kronos' count. Then wait for the shop to open once the countdown reaches halfway (Yes! ther… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Blade of Time's Eternal Penguin Warrior: A Quest to Unleash the Full Potential of Time Wielding the Sword of Destiny.

Hello again, I made a Bullet Hell Artistry entry for BHA8. For this BHA I have to do something simple... Is pretty much the simple explanation of the current theme. Pretty simple and clean, I'd say. Shoot your enemies, shoot near them for more points, bomb for even more points. Play as some disgusting bug creature, ugh what a vermin who eats the wood in my house I hope you get exterminat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bullet Hell Artistry 8 - Bug Police Kabuto.

Instructions Controls Arrow keys to moveX to progress dialogZ to shoot cherry bombs Shooting bullets is automatic. Some enemies drop cherries. Press Z to shoot out a cherry bomb using your cherries. The more cherries, the more powerful the bomb. Save up 10 cherries to heal or gain points. Full Gameplay Video Change Log For the basic shmup showcase, I wanted to take the end result from the tutor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cherry Bomb V2.

If you want to play in the browser, please wait a few minutes. It takes several minutes to load when playing for the first time. If you don't want to wait, download the game and run as an .Exe. This is a short game for my friend R.N. Roveleh's birthday. This game is based on her medieval historical novel, "Lucky Wolf," which you can buy here: https://www.amazon.com/Lucky-Wolf-R-N-Roveleh-ebook/dp/… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silencing the Past.

Directive 399WH is a… we’re not sure exactly. You are woken by your ship’s AI as there is an anomaly causing time loops aboard ship. The AI has a plan and he has chosen you….. for some reason?The game is kind of a Puzzle/Exploration/Narrative game…. Just play it for a bit and tell us what we have made. Please… we’d love to know  If it feels like two different games jammed together at a certain p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Directive 399WH.

Premise: Hybrid Our game is a hybrid infinite runner/platformer game. We had plans to turn the player into a hybrid of the monsters they kill, however, as these things tend to go, we were unable to get everything in that we wanted. Instructions: WASD to move, space to jump. Click to shoot (when you have the powerup). Run to the right to encounter enemies and gain points. Jumping onto enemies will … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infinity Chimera.

Dungeoneer (On hiatus cause graduation) Dungeoneer is a rouge-like, RPG, souls-like maybe future MMO game. Taking big inspiration from Dark Souls, Runescape, Hypixels Skyblock, Metin 2 and Enter The Gungeon. The game is split into 2 main parts. 1. The Town/Hub  Here the player can shop for items, accept quests, upgrade their gear and many other things. The town also has the entrance to th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeoneer.

Game Demo Development Game title – HALO 64 When creating my game, I decided to recreate the final mission from halo reach called Lone wolf. The objective of the mission is to survive and kill as many enemies as possible until you die. I changed this up a little bit and made it so that you have 3 lives and once you lose all 3 lives the game will pop up with game over and you can play again. You … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Halo 64 - 2D Games Programming.

Destroy the waves of aliens before they descend to the surface and wipe out your ship. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Invasion.

Controls: Click and hold to shoot. Turbo for (limited) speed boost with Space bar. Reach the goal to win. Use 1-9 keys to auto-switch between levels: Normal ControlsBlack HolesMaze and CinemachineBreakable DoorCheckpointsTripwire DoorSticky WallsHoming MissilesWindmillDriving Range Press R to return to main menu at any time, or press N to go to next level at any time. Asset List: ScriptsDescriptio… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exam Golf Game.

==================  WORK IN PROGRESS==================A quick shoot-em up game for #moviegamejam.Inspired by scenes from a certain recent superhero movie. I couldn't get the hitboxes to work, so there's nothing to shoot. Maybe in the next update.So shoot all you want, the big alien ignores your bullets. Press Q to make the big alien drop some alien laser...balls? (sorry, self service today) Of cou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Assault on the Tron.

Incidence Incidence is a Multiplayer First Person Disc Throwing Deathmatch inspired by Ricochet and Tron. Fight your friends in customizable free-for-all deathmatches taking place in one of three varied arena maps. Rather than guns you'll be throwing disc projectiles that can zoom across the map and bounce against walls allowing for sick trick shots. Players can fire up to 3 discs at a time, with… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Incidence.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

86% User Score Based on 1,105 reviews

STRIKEVOID is a fast-paced 2D bullet hell where the magical world descends into pure chaos. You take on the role of a mysterious mage in a purple cloak, battling waves of mythical creatures and colossal bosses. With over 15 spells to master, every battle can unfold differently. Combine skills to adapt for new enemies. More than 10 distinct enemies and over 5 unique bosses await — each with their o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to STRIKEVOID.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

76% User Score Based on 17 reviews

Critic Score 76%Based on 6 reviews

Cat Girl Without Salad: Amuse-Bouche is the first taste of an exciting new game franchise. Follow Kebako, a cat-eared intergalactic bounty hunter, as she patrols the galaxies with her faithful companion (Squiddie) in search of ridiculous space criminals. The game combines classic shmup shooting with additional genres like puzzle, sports, arcade, platformer, rhythm, driving, and RPG. Take on the ga… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cat Girl Without Salad: Amuse-Bouche.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, monetization

85% User Score Based on 105 reviews

Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

Space Elite Force II is a classic side scrolling gaming experience with many enemies, explosions and upgrades for your ship. Have fun defeating bosses, upgrading your ship and blowing up enemies, alone or with a friend in local co-op mode. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Elite Force 2.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization

73% User Score Based on 97 reviews

Geometry Survivor is a rogue-lite auto shooter where you must survive for 20 minutes. Fight against waves of geometry ships, defeat their formations and survive the grid world. FEATURES One hand gameplay: Use just one hand to control the direction of your ship Auto-Shooter: Your weapons fire automatically, letting you concentrate on staying alive Weapons: Each run allows you to get a unique… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Geometry Survivor.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

73% User Score Based on 882 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 16 reviews

Xeodrifter is an action-packed exploration game with a retro graphical style. Blast your way through alien landscapes, seek out valuable secrets, and defeat ancient guardians to unlock powers from a legendary supreme culture in this exciting journey of mystery and adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Xeodrifter.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

83% User Score Based on 1,126 reviews

Get ready for an electrifying mix between a bullet game and a typing hell! Dodge bullets while typing exorcisms at the very same time: turn on both sides of your brain and jump into the adventure of Ray Bibbia! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Textorcist.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

86% User Score Based on 748 reviews

Critic Score 71%Based on 15 reviews

Sublevel Zero - Redux is a first-person roguelike six-degree-of-freedom shooter set in a universe where reality is falling apart. Take control of a lone gunship pilot whose mission is to loot and craft ancient technology. Descend into a vast underground facility, fighting through procedurally generated zero gravity environments to recover the technology you and your clan need to survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sublevel Zero Redux.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story

85% User Score Based on 142 reviews

Critic Score 35%Based on 1 reviews

What does a Shoot’Em Up look like if you remove the shooting? It looks like Swordship: an intense dodging game where placement is everything. Sharpen your skills because this is the Dodge'em Up you are looking for! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Swordship.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

87% User Score Based on 858 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 7 reviews

Suicide Guy is set in the incredibile and extraordinary dreams of its protagonist. What would you do in order to save the thing you love most? Immerse yourself into his weird dreams and help him to wake up before it's too late. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Suicide Guy.

34%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

34% User Score Based on 204 reviews

Zombie Playground is Goonies meets Attack the Block meets The Walking Dead. The mood we want to capture in Zombie Playground is the feeling that you had as a child when you were completely immersed in your imagination fighting monsters and doing things you thought were cool from your favorite movies, comics, and video games. Stealth Studios Inc., in collaboration with Abyssal Arts LLC and Titut… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zombie Playground.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

68% User Score Based on 213 reviews

Critic Score 77%Based on 9 reviews

Drifting Lands is an hybrid of classical horizontal shoot'em'up with a lot of strong gameplay elements coming straight from the action-RPG genre. If you want an original diablo-like game or you want a different kind of shoot'em'up, you're in the right place! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Drifting Lands.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

84% User Score Based on 202 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

Blast off in Dr. Leopold's bomber in this relentless rogue-lite shooter. Tour the solar system on a desperate randomly generated bomb run. Face impossible odds trying to achieve the demented dream of an insane scientist. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fission Superstar X.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability

85% User Score Based on 66 reviews

The year 2476, Earth's space-federation has been building moon-bases across the galaxy. One of those moon-bases has been sending a distress signal. Space Grunts are a group of intergalactic "problem" solvers, sent to investigate.. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Grunts.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

74% User Score Based on 390 reviews

A huge hand-crafted world packed with 13 unique bosses, a gripping story, and tons of enemies, Spaceport Hope is the ultimate test of gaming prowess. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spaceport Hope.