Games Like Strania - The Stella Machina -

70s giant robot anime-inspired side-scrolling shooting from the creators of SATAZIUS and GIGANTIC ARMY!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.9%, Mechs 35% ★, Action 12.2%, Anime 8.9%

The legendary bullet-hell shoot-’em-up series has come to Steam! DoDonPachi is ressurected after a Blissful Death with enough modes to satisfy the beginner and the expert player alike. Tonight we dine in bullet hell!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 55.5%, Bullet Hell 24.2%, Arcade 7.4%, Action 7%, Anime 5.9%

Enjoy a fast and frantic arcade shmup from Triangle Service! Attack in all directions and rack up the multipliers - do you have XIIZEAL?

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54.7%, Action 26.3%, Bullet Hell 11.3%, Arcade 7.6%

Battle huge "Koju" bugs in CAVE's beautiful fantasy shooter, Mushihimesama. Experience the thrill of bullet hell from the masters of the genre as you evade visually stunning shot patterns with thousands of bullets.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54.6%, Bullet Hell 25.3%, Arcade 7.9%, Action 6.9%, Anime 5.3%

Deathsmiles is CAVE's bullet-hell shoot-'em-up where you take the role of one of five Angels to defend the magical land of Gilverado from an invasion by Hell itself! Eradicate this devilish assault!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 56.1%, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Action 8.4%, Arcade 6.8%, Anime 6.6%

Sine Mora is a horizontal shoot'em up that provides a unique take on challenge, where time is the ultimate factor.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 68.7%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Action 9.3%, Arcade 6.3%

Fight, fly, flourish! BLUE REVOLVER is a manic arcade-style shoot-em-up built for newcomers and psychos alike. Powerful special weapons cut through tough areas, while an adaptive difficulty system tailors the game to your skill level as you evade and counter a maniac environmental force!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 62.6%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Action 7.6%, Arcade 6.1%, Anime 5.7%

Castle of Shikigami is a dark, supernatural vertically-scrolling shoot-’em-up classic. Summer, 2005: Tokyo's Metropolitan Police Force is investigating an occult serial killer. Specialists have been called in to investigate. The case is called “The Castle of Shikigami Incident”.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.9%, Action 25.8%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Anime 6%, Arcade 5.8%

Ether Vapor Remaster is a cinematic 3D arcade shooter and visual treat from developer Edelweiss.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 71.4%, Action 9.7%, Bullet Hell 8%, Anime 7.5%, Arcade 3.4%

An alien menace has descended on Earth! Defend the world from UFO invasion in this superb arcade shooter from Qute. Use your weapons effectively, deflect enemy bullets with your shield, and recapture the Moon from alien infestation!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 62%, Action 18.8%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Arcade 5.7%

That witches come back undergone a power-up further! New character is entered! All 6stages Arcade version of all re-adjust the resolution of the base in 1280x720! "Magic Circle system" is easy-to-use adjustment! Full voice all by the story undergoes new writing.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.1%, Action 24.7%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Anime 9.6%, Arcade 3.9%

Senko no Ronde 2 is a fast-paced one-on-one action game offering an eclectic mix of the shooting and fighting genres in a mech-filled bullet ballet played out in space! And with Zuntata alumnus Yasuhisa Watanabe on board, you can expect a superb soundtrack too.

Why similar: Mechs 33.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 29.5%, Action 18.8%, Bullet Hell 10.9%, Anime 7.1%

Shoot! Dodge! and... Get Hit!? "Ikaruga" is a vertical shoot 'em up that features an unique polarity-switching gameplay. Switch the ship's polarity and "get hit and absorb" enemy bullets! Achieve High Score with the chain bonus!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 63.1%, Bullet Hell 24.1%, Arcade 8.3%, Action 4.6%

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.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.1%, Action 33%, Anime 7.9%, Bullet Hell 7.8%, Arcade 7.3%

Two classic Wonderswan games, now on PC! Battle the mysterious Judges in Judgement Silversword. Cardinal Sins is a score trial marathon, based on the theme of the Seven Deadly Sins. Will you face Judgement?

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 63.1%, Action 36.9%

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.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 59.6%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Action 14.3%, Arcade 9.8%

STEEL STRIDER is the follow up to the acclaimed GIGANTIC ARMY and pays homage to the great run and gun games such as Turrican and Super Contra, but adds mouse / dual analogue stick-operated weapons!

Why similar: Mechs 35.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 33%, Action 22.8%, Bullet Hell 9%

An epic tale that begins from shooting missiles! The newest work of the Caladrius series with lots of new features that exceeds the original story!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 49.5%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Action 17.1%, Anime 8.9%, Arcade 5.4%

Bullet Soul Infinite Burst is a vertically scrolling shooting game crossing old-school gameplay with a bullet hell twist. It adds numerous gameplay enhancements over its predecessor, Bullet Soul, not least of which is Burst Mode. The same aggressive, bullet-cancelling gameplay, now with more destruction, more coins and more tunes.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 53.9%, Action 19.2%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Anime 10.2%

Graze the enemy’s bullets, Charge them head-on, and Wreak Havoc!!An exhilarating and dangerous shoot-em-up! This is a game for those with courage and survival instinct!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.8%, Mechs 24.3% ★, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Action 9.2%, Anime 8.1%

Blending classic shooting game design with a substantial dose of modern day bullet hell and flashy pyrotechnics, Bullet Soul has it all! Play through multiple modes, all designed to welcome newcomers to the genre, but also challenge experts aiming for ever higher scores.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 56.1%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Action 15.9%, Anime 9.8%

The second chapter in one of the most loved and respected Japanese shooting game series ever:The Tale of ALLTYNEX by Japanese indie developer SITER SKAIN. Carefully crafted play experiences, destructive fun, and absorbing gameplay have made the ALLTYNEX trilogy renowned in shooting game communities.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 69%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Action 11.1%, Arcade 6.4%

A last ditch effort to destroy what was once to be our savior. A final mission to eliminate a disastrous future. A single ship against Earth’s entire military. The Andraste is the only hope to defeat...the Devil Engine.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 57.7%, Action 17.8%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Arcade 8.9%

DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours is the latest installment in Taito's DARIUS series of arcade-style shooting games. Blast hordes of alien sea-monsters, and blaze your own trail through branching environments.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 71.1%, Bullet Hell 10.8%, Arcade 9.7%, Action 8.5%

Classic Japanese style vertical manic shooting action! Shoot, dodge and explode your way through the second entry in the critically acclaimed Danmaku Unlimited series. Battle through nail-biting bullet patterns and compete for dominance on the global leaderboard!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 58.9%, Bullet Hell 27.3%, Action 9%, Arcade 4.7%

RefRain - prism memories - is an empowering, cyberpunk, bullet-hell shoot-’em-up that focuses on fast-paced, offensive gameplay. “Dive” into a hazardous digital world, cycle through 3 different attack modes, and delete the opposition with superior firepower.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 53.5%, Action 23.6%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Anime 6%

A fast paced shoot-em-up featuring modern military aircraft. Choose one of the eight fighter aircraft and take the battle to the skies throughout nine action-packed stages each with their own end-level special boss.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 78.5%, Action 13.1%, Arcade 8.4%

Take to the skies once again as the last defender of humanity against overwhelming odds! Lovingly built to be enjoyed by newcomers and genre veterans alike, Danmaku Unlimited 3 is a perfect medley of the best aspects of classic bullet hell shooters wrapped up in a modern and approachable package.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54.7%, Bullet Hell 24.1%, Action 13.5%, Arcade 7.8%

It's the future! And humanity is, predictably, under attack by extraterrestrial forces. Lucky for us we have an experimental ship that's never before been flown that will surely...uh, possibly...well, implausibly be able to win the war! All we need now is a pilot or two.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 75.2%, Action 15.5%, Bullet Hell 9.4%

In a valley flooded with bullets, your next challenge rises from a heap of scraps. This time there aren't blue hedgehogs or mega men to save you. Hop in and become the Blue Rider!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.6%, Mechs 28.5% ★, Action 18.8%, Arcade 8.1%

Triangle Service presents the essential arcade experience! Power up your ship, evade enemy fire, and blast your way to the final boss in DeltaZeal!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 57.6%, Action 42.4%

Take control of the hyperdimensional fighter craft ‘ZanFighter’ and use its advanced warp functions to defeat an army of space beasts controlled by an evil scientist!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.5%, Mechs 27.2% ★, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Action 11%, Arcade 4.6%

Ghost Blade HD is an intense bullet-hell shoot 'em up game, with satisfying and addictive score-based gameplay. With its inspiration going back to the shooting games of the 1990s era, Ghost Blade HD ties old memories to current tones and techniques.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 59%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Action 19.7%

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!

Why similar: Mechs 49.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 28%, Action 15.4%, Anime 7.5%

The world really does revolve around you in this mind-bending shooter where changing your perspective could save your life.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 50.5%, Mechs 17.9% ★, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Action 9.4%, Arcade 6.1%

Addictive fast-paced shoot-em-up with beautiful 3D graphics and an amazing soundtrack. 5 ships to choose from and 5 action-packed Stages.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 55.9%, Bullet Hell 19%, Action 16.6%, Arcade 8.5%

Thrive on Danger: Master the 'Buzz' to transform peril into pure power. Graze the edge of destruction to fuel your evolution. Harness the fleeting invincibility of each level-up to dive even deeper into the barrage.

Why similar: Action 44.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 41.9%, Bullet Hell 13.7%

Hangeki is an arcade style shooter that emphasizes the use of over 50 spectacular weapons. Formulate new strategies and take on the alien invasion in this reimagining of the classic shoot em up.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 56.3%, Action 26.3%, Bullet Hell 17.4%

Select one of the Grim Reaper or girl. Find escaped yokai from limbo, extricate soul that they absorbed. You must reseal them after

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54.2%, Bullet Hell 21.5%, Action 13.5%, Anime 6.3%, Arcade 4.5%

Hear the shrieks of colliding metal! Behold the true form of steel! An explosive onslaught of shooting action!!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 52.3%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Action 16.2%, Arcade 7.6%, Anime 5.4%

Saviors brings the best bullet hell experience you can find on Steam. Play through 18 challenging stages in this ultimate test of tactics and reflexes.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 66.8%, Bullet Hell 19%, Action 10.2%, Arcade 4.1%

Super XYX is a new shmup from the creator of Fire Arrow X, Megatank, ZPF and a couple of others. Co-developed and published by Team Grybanser Fox.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 50.6%, Action 23.1%, Bullet Hell 17%, Arcade 9.2%

This is a side-scrolling shooting game in which you take control of the "Drainus", the Kharlal Empire's most cutting-edge fighter with the ability to absorb energy bullets, and take down the enemy ships zipping through space.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 71.7%, Action 19.1%, Bullet Hell 9.2%

A sequel that isn’t afraid to be different. EXZEAL is the followup to TRIZEAL Remix, but it’s much more than a simple rehash. Choose between multiple ships and specialize in each one’s weapon system. Will you focus on shooting, shot charging, or close-range attacks? In EXZEAL, it’s your choice.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 50.6%, Action 41.7%, Arcade 7.7%

If you love shoot ‘em up and you love ‘em hard, with glorious music, with screen filling bullet patterns and huge token cancels, then Don’yoku is just for you!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 58.4%, Action 23.8%, Bullet Hell 17.8%

Jets'n'Guns 2 is a side-scrolling space shooter with insane levels of action and destruction. Travel the galaxies and unleash an arsenal of the deadliest weapons and devices to save the universe from its inevitable doom.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 71.3%, Action 18.5%, Bullet Hell 10.2%

New dramatic horizontal shoot ’em up that takes place in the same setting as Ginga Force. An immersive story that follows protagonist Natsuki. Discover the story of her past as a rookie pilot up to present day with events that are parallel to those in Ginga Force.

Why similar: Action 44.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 34%, Bullet Hell 8.1%, Anime 7.2%, Arcade 6.4%

Prepare yourself for an insatiable rain of bullets, bombs, and beams in Crimzon Clover. Earn all the power-ups for an overpowered experience in the all new ARRANGE version.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 52.9%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Action 15.5%, Arcade 11%

The feeling of 90's arcade shooter will come again !! Arcade-like side scroll shooter of 7 stages in all!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 72.3%, Action 22.6%, Arcade 5.1%