Games Like Aether Drift

A challenge from ancient times delivered to gamers. That excitement from the past has returned. The complete version of VRITRA, the 2D fantasy shooting game, is out now!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Great Soundtrack 17.7%, Action 15.1%, Indie 11%

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: Bullet Hell 28.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, Great Soundtrack 16.3%, Action 10.1%, Arcade 10%

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 33.6%, Great Soundtrack 27.1%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Action 14.9%, Arcade 7.7%

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 28.2%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Great Soundtrack 18.6%, Action 18.2%, Indie 14.5%

Fact: everything is better with lasers. So we put lasers on over 30 angry giant insects who want to stop you, Space Moth, from escaping Earth and going to the Moon. Show them who's boss and blast your way into space! (Check out the all new SPACE MOTH: LUNAR EDITION, linked below!)

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Great Soundtrack 18.2%, Action 13.3%, Arcade 11.3%

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 31%, Great Soundtrack 23.7%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Action 14%, Arcade 11.9%

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.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.5%, Great Soundtrack 24.1%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Action 14.2%, Indie 10.9%

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

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, Bullet Hell 23%, Great Soundtrack 14.2%, Action 12.8%, Arcade 10.3%

This is the story of a fighter who wanted to become...

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.2%, Great Soundtrack 26.7%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Arcade 7.7%, Action 7.4%

Battle through 7 action packed levels of old school arcade goodness featuring a rockin' soundtrack by the legendary Wingless Seraph and a brand new unreleased single titled The Edge of Nothing by the up and coming band, Phoenix Rising.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Great Soundtrack 18.3%, Action 18.2%, Indie 13.6%

HORGIHUGH is a horizontal side-scrolling shoot 'em up from Japanese developer PiXEL featuring vibrant retro graphics, intense boss battles, a unique power-up system, and an adorable roster of anthropomorphic characters.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.2%, Great Soundtrack 25.1%, Action 22%, Arcade 14.4%, Indie 6.3%

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: Bullet Hell 34.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 32.5%, Great Soundtrack 13.3%, Action 7.3%, Arcade 6.5%

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 39.1%, Great Soundtrack 17.7%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Action 9.2%, Arcade 9.1%

Indie Pogo is a platform brawler game for 2-4 players about bouncing, ricocheting, and pogoing your friends into oblivion! Gather your friends for 2-4 player local romps, or climb the online ladder in the bounciest of battles. Prepare yourself for a rompin' stompin' jumpin' good time!

Why similar: Fighting 50.7% ★, Great Soundtrack 14%, Action 13.5%, Indie 12.4%, Multiplayer 8%

Maiden & Spell is a magical girl battle game, set in a cutesy fantasy world. Select from one of eight young ladies to battle 1 on 1 with a friend, or fight your way through a series of bosses and learn the secrets of The Kingdom of Stars.

Why similar: Fighting 22.2% ★, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Action 18.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.7%, Indie 14.5%

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 36.7%, Bullet Hell 24.1%, Great Soundtrack 17.9%, Arcade 9%, Action 6.5%

This is a music rhythm STG where stages with highly BGM synchronization will show you a barrage musical; A shop system with dozens of items available offers you infinite possibility; An AI based auto dodging system benefits beginners.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.7%, Great Soundtrack 26.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Action 13.5%, Indie 10.7%

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: Action 29.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Great Soundtrack 22%, Arcade 11.1%, Bullet Hell 10.8%

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 37.8%, Bullet Hell 24.6%, Great Soundtrack 16.1%, Action 8.4%, Indie 6.4%

Welcome to Rumble Arena, join the fight and battle with epic legends and gods from all over the Galaxy! Master your favourite hero and become a true champion in real-time multiplayer battles! Or train with AI dummies and crush them while we still can!

Why similar: Fighting 52.6% ★, Multiplayer 17.4%, Action 17%, Indie 13%

Jump back to the good old days of arcade machines with Void Invaders: a colourful, chaotic and explosive arcade shoot-em-up game inspired by classics such as Galaga and Space Invaders!

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 35.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Arcade 14.4%, Action 12%, Indie 9.5%

Blast your way through enemy waves. Strike at enemy formations prioritizing targets depending on the situation. Rip them to pieces using an arsenal of powerful and versatile weapons. Put your reflexes to the test dodging a fire storm of enemy projectiles. Destroy challenging Bosses to achieve victory.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Bullet Hell 24.7%, Action 21.2%, Indie 16.3%, Arcade 12.5%

Bullet Heaven 2 is a bullet-hell shoot-em-up inspired by games like Touhou and Jamestown. It's all about shooting every cute thing that moves, while dodging hundreds of shiny bullets per second!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, Great Soundtrack 21.5%, Action 10%, Indie 7.2%

Echoes+ is an intense retro action space shooter that will test your reaction and concentration levels to the max!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Bullet Hell 27.5%, Action 19%, Indie 12.5%, Arcade 10.6%

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: Bullet Hell 33.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.8%, Great Soundtrack 16.6%, Arcade 11.5%, Action 5.9%

Clash of the Monsters brings the most classic and iconic horror film and literature figures together in the traditional 3D fighting game style! What would happen if the Living Dead faced off with Nosferatu? Or what about the Headless Horseman vs the Phantom of the Opera? It's time to find out!

Why similar: Fighting 57.5% ★, Action 16.5%, Multiplayer 13.3%, Indie 12.7%

The year is 2192AD. 40 years ago, the Stellar-class All-purpose Administrative Computer ALLTYNEX suddenly attempted to enact genocide upon mankind. Commandeering armies of unmanned weapons, ALLTYNEX enacted a massacre so terrible that within only 72 hours of the start of the incident, approximately 85% of the world's population had...

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.4%, Great Soundtrack 21.2%, Action 17.1%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Indie 12.4%

"Murasaki" is a puzzle explosion game. Use explosions to clear the screen of pesky obstacles filling it up. The only controls you need are the directional buttons and two other buttons (Z and X)!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Great Soundtrack 19.2%, Action 12.9%, Indie 9.5%

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 40.6%, Great Soundtrack 19.9%, Action 15.4%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Indie 10.8%

A non-shooting shoot 'em up where you must grow, make friends, and survive together.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 28.2%, Bullet Hell 27.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Arcade 8.2%, Action 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 34.6%, Bullet Hell 26.9%, Action 15%, Arcade 13.2%, Indie 10.2%

The skies are aflame and the seas will overflow with wreckage in Vlambeer’s stylish arcade shooter LUFTRAUSERS! Take to the skies in customized fighter planes to battle battleships, submarines, and rival aces for glory, honor, and high scores.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 24%, Great Soundtrack 23.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Arcade 13.9%, Action 8.6%

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 29.7%, Bullet Hell 22.9%, Action 19.8%, Indie 14.1%, Arcade 13.5%

Move, shoot, and dodge in this hyper-fast top-down shooter. Descend into the depths of uncharted dimensions and destroy everything in your path!

Why similar: Action 24.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Indie 18.9%, Arcade 11.3%

The legendary fighting franchise is back with over-the-top action, a wild cast of combatants, rocking reactive music, and C-C-C-COMBO BREAKERS!!! Choose your ultimate combatants each with fluid animations, unique combat tactics, and enthralling special attacks.

Why similar: Fighting 53.7% ★, Great Soundtrack 20%, Multiplayer 10%, Action 8%, Arcade 7.2%

Defeat 7 bosses in this radial Shoot 'em up game to obtain full power of color spectre and defeat hidden evil.

Why similar: Action 24.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Bullet Hell 19%, Indie 18.7%, Arcade 12.3%

Super Galaxy Squadron is a fast-paced vertical shooter designed for human beings as well as SHMUP veterans. Featuring multiple game modes, a challenging but merciful difficulty curve, forgiving health system, and SEVENTEEN playable ships.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.5%, Bullet Hell 27.9%, Great Soundtrack 10.6%, Action 10.5%, Arcade 10.4%

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 34.4%, Bullet Hell 34.4%, Great Soundtrack 13.3%, Arcade 11.5%, Action 6.4%

Outskirts is a colorful 360° bullet-hell with beautiful vector based art, interactive music and a deep combo system. Drive your ship through your foes and make your path to the leaderboard!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.8%, Bullet Hell 30.7%, Action 20.1%, Indie 15.5%

アレは何だ？ 鳥か？ 妖精か？ 謎に満ちた未確認幻想物体が、君を未知の世界に誘う！ ファンタスティックでレトロな弾幕シューティング幻想

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Bullet Hell 22.4%, Great Soundtrack 18.7%, Action 16.2%, Indie 14.2%

This is a very good fighting game that offers great value for money! I hope everyone can give me some support and encouragement!

Why similar: Fighting 48.4% ★, Action 22.3%, Indie 17.2%, Arcade 12.1%

Chronoblast Maximum Force is a fast paced bullet shooter inspired by arcade classics. Keep your finger on the trigger at all times in this challenging arcade game.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.6%, Action 24.6%, Indie 18.7%, Arcade 16.5%, Bullet Hell 8.5%

Team Shanghai Alice presents a bullet hell shooter! The 20th installment of the Touhou Project. Utilize the powers you've acquired to overcome new challenges!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.2%, Bullet Hell 28.7%, Great Soundtrack 14.3%, Arcade 11.8%, Action 7.8%

Close Order is an arcade shooter with one simple goal: become a badass armada! In this mashup of genres, defeat enemies for parts to build up an armada of ships around you. Fight from a distance, charge headfirst into battle, or create a mix of anything and everything. You decide how to play!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.3%, Bullet Hell 29.4%, Action 21.7%, Indie 16.7%

Sky Mercenaries - Fast paced action overdose with rpg elements

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.8%, Bullet Hell 28%, Arcade 14.8%, Action 14.6%, Indie 11.7%

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 36.9%, Bullet Hell 30.7%, Action 18.1%, Indie 14.3%

Lucid Aether is a new kind of bullet hell shoot 'em up game.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Action 26.3%, Bullet Hell 24.1%, Indie 20.2%, Singleplayer 3%

Bleed 2 is a relentless arcade action game featuring air-dodging, bullet-reflecting, and tons of bosses. Now with randomly-generated levels and daily challenges, too!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Bullet Hell 23.4%, Action 15.7%, Great Soundtrack 12.4%, Arcade 11.3%

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 34.1%, Bullet Hell 24.1%, Action 23.3%, Indie 18.5%

Vertical scroll shooting game. Please avoid the bullets and defeat the enemies and clear the stage. You can set different types of bullets for "Main" and "Sub". You can also use skills. Skills include skills that make powerful attacks and skills that can eliminate bullets fired by enemies.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Bullet Hell 24.6%, Action 24.5%, Indie 18.9%, Singleplayer 2.8%

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 36.3%, Bullet Hell 25.4%, Action 21.6%, Indie 16.6%

Dynamic game in the genre of Bullet hell. Destroy your enemies dodging the hail of bullets!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, Bullet Hell 25.8%, Action 25.8%, Indie 19.9%

In a few words Invasion is fast and furious game. Inspired by Galaxian, this game builds upon the great mechanic with new features and sleek modern performance. Just fight without hesitation. Who hesitates will die!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Great Soundtrack 19.2%, Action 15.5%, Indie 12%

Diadra Empty is a free-roaming shoot-'em-up on a grand scale. Take the role of Nyalra and her faithful dragon Minimi in a fantastical quest to save her missing sister, and battle legions of monsters and menacing bosses.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Bullet Hell 26.2%, Action 25.4%, Indie 19.5%

弾幕は 地獄であるほど 美しい 深ければ深いほど地底は地獄の姿を取り戻す ヘリッシュでラブリーな弾幕シューティング地獄

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 27.4%, Bullet Hell 24.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Action 13.3%, Indie 12.3%

Fatal wings is a classic top down space shoot ‘em. Playing as the last resistance fighters from the similian colony in planet Lithios against a brutal attack led by vernor’s forces

Why similar: Action 30.9%, Indie 23.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Arcade 9.9%

GROOD is an indie 2.5D Shoot 'em up made with spare robot parts and Heavy Metal🤘🏻. The gameplay blends classic Shoot 'em up mechanics with modern low poly graphics, particles, shaders, and a hardcore soundtrack. Annihilate an army of machines, and afterward, annihilate their bosses—go all the way to confirm that your battle paid off.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.6%, Action 22.2%, Bullet Hell 21.5%, Indie 16%, Arcade 10.6%