89
iRank90
Adventure
SoloFantasy
Steam👍 97%· 749RAWG👍 80%· 25
Year 1994Dev MuHa Games · AtariPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Linux
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More about this game →Your Average Old School Shmup is hard to replace: few games combine single-player focus in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 2 gameplay attributes and found 32 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Master of Magic Classic, Crossy Road and Syndicate lead the list, with Master of Magic Classic reaching a 89/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Your Average Old School Shmup special.
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The closest game to Your Average Old School Shmup is Master of Magic Classic — scoring 89/100 on our similarity scale. Crossy Road and Syndicate follow close behind.
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iRank80
Adventure
SoloIsometricFree to Play
IGDB80· 1
Year 2014Dev Hipster WhaleOn PC · Android · iOS
✓ Shared with Your Average Old School Shmup: single-player focus and visual isometric
≠ Where it differs: brings free to play
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iRank69
Adventure
SoloIsometricTacticalSci-FiCyberpunk
IGDB69· 4
Year 1993Dev Bullfrog Productions · Electronic ArtsOn PC · Mac
89
iRank70
Adventure
SoloRanged2D
IGDB70· 2
Year 2004Dev Nintendo SPD Production Group No. 1 · Nintendo
90
iRank58
Adventure
SoloIsometricSci-Fi
IGDB58
Year 1985Dev Hudson Soft
✓ Shared with Your Average Old School Shmup: single-player focus and visual isometric
≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi
#6Galaxian
81
iRank90
Adventure
SoloIsometricMultiplayerSci-Fi
IGDB90· 1
Year 1979Dev Namco · Midway
✓ Shared with Your Average Old School Shmup: single-player focus and visual isometric
≠ Its own twist: shooter, setting scifi and multiplayer gameplay
81
iRank90
Adventure
SoloIsometricMultiplayerSci-Fi
IGDB90· 1
Year 1979Dev Atari · Adventure International
✓ Shared with Your Average Old School Shmup: single-player focus and visual isometric
≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, setting scifi and multiplayer gameplay
80
iRank91
Adventure
SoloMultiplayerThird PersonPixel Art
IGDB91· 2
Year 2003Dev Nintendo
90
Adventure
SoloIsometricSci-Fi
Year 1978Dev Taito · Midway ManufacturingOn iOS
✓ Shared with Your Average Old School Shmup: single-player focus and visual isometric
≠ Where it differs: brings shooter and setting scifi
Adventure
SoloIsometricTactical
Year 1992Dev Electronic Arts · Gremlin Interactive
✓ If you enjoyed Your Average Old School Shmup, expect single-player focus and visual isometric
≠ Where it differs: brings shooter and combat tactical
#11Ms. Pac-Man
81
iRank84
Adventure
SoloIsometricMultiplayerRangedPixel Art
IGDB84· 2
Year 1982Dev General Computer Corporation (GCC) · Bally Midway
✓ Shared with Your Average Old School Shmup: single-player focus and visual isometric
≠ Its own twist: ranged combat, multiplayer gameplay and visual pixel
#12Flappy Bird
89
Adventure
Solo2D
Year 2013Dev .GEARS StudiosOn Android · iOS
✓ If you enjoyed Your Average Old School Shmup, expect single-player focus
≠ Stands apart with visual 2d, while skipping visual isometric
89
Adventure
SoloFantasyFirst Person
Year 1999Dev Jupiter Corporation · Nintendo
✓ If you enjoyed Your Average Old School Shmup, expect single-player focus
≠ Stands apart with fantasy world and visual first person, while skipping visual isometric
#14Commando
81
iRank80
Adventure
SoloIsometricMultiplayerTactical
IGDB80· 1
Year 1985Dev Capcom · INTV CorporationOn PC
✓ Like Your Average Old School Shmup, it's known for single-player focus and visual isometric
≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, combat tactical and multiplayer gameplay
#151942
80
iRank80
Adventure
SoloIsometricCo-opTactical
IGDB80· 1
Year 1984Dev Capcom · Elite SystemsOn PC · PlayStation 3
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the best game similar to Your Average Old School Shmup?
- The closest game to Your Average Old School Shmup is Master of Magic Classic, scoring 89/100 on our similarity scale. They share 1 gameplay attributes, including single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
- What are the top games like Your Average Old School Shmup?
- The three closest games to Your Average Old School Shmup are: 1. Master of Magic Classic (89/100, 1 shared attributes) 2. Crossy Road (90/100, 2 shared attributes) 3. Syndicate (90/100, 2 shared attributes). All share Your Average Old School Shmup's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 32 candidates across 2 dimensions.
- Is Crossy Road similar to Your Average Old School Shmup?
- Yes, very much so — Crossy Road scores 90/100 similarity to Your Average Old School Shmup. They share 2 attributes, including single-player focus and visual isometric. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
- How is similarity to Your Average Old School Shmup calculated?
- We compare Your Average Old School Shmup against every game in our catalog using 2 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Your Average Old School Shmup experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.