
A classic action arcade shooter with modern, fully destructible enemies. 10 waves of progressively increasing insanity.
60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Arcade, Bullet Hell.

A classic action arcade shooter with modern, fully destructible enemies. 10 waves of progressively increasing insanity.

Raiden V: Director's Cut | 雷電 V Director's Cut | 雷電V:導演剪輯版
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.

Karous
Slash, shoot, guard, grow! Karous, a Dreamcast shoot 'em up originally released back in 2007, is now soaring onto PC. Play as Karous, a girl who lost her parents in a great war with humans. Driven by her father's dying words, she descends to Earth in search of the Sanguis Dei.
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 39.9%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Arcade 17%, Shooter 13.2%, Action 10.3%
Slash, shoot, guard, grow! Karous, a Dreamcast shoot 'em up originally released back in 2007, is now soaring onto PC. Play as Karous, a girl who lost her parents in a great war with humans. Driven by her father's dying words, she descends to Earth in search of the Sanguis Dei.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.9%, Bullet Hell 23.6%, Arcade 17.1%, Shooter 15.2%, Action 6.5%
Gunvein is a dynamic, aggression-based bullet hell shoot em up where you use lock on lasers, charged weapons, bombs & hypers to overwhelm the enemies before they overwhelm you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.8%, Bullet Hell 23.1%, Arcade 16.3%, Action 10%, Shooter 9%
Project Root the Shoot’em up Evolution.Project Root is a classic shoot’em up with open scenarioswhere the player's skill will be the key to survive.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.4%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Action 14.8%, Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 13.9%
Join Micheal Chang, the Monkey King, on his journey through famous landmarks of ancient China and fight off mythical creatures and legends in this classic arcade shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.3%, Action 18.7%, Arcade 17.7%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Shooter 12.2%
Metal Head Warfare is one of the best fast-paced shooting games in 4K and 120 FPS, modern and with wonderful graphics, where players collect super powers and become increasingly powerful to defeat chaos and evil in a world on the brink of the abyss.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.9%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Arcade 14.7%, Shooter 12.3%, Physics 8.5%
Play as one of 7 pilots in this thrilling sequel to a SHMUP classic. The time has come for a new generation of Psyvariars to rise… and save humanity.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.2%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, 2.5D 12.8%, Arcade 12.2%, Shooter 11.4%
Mouse-only for super simple gameplay, but the challenge ramps up. Survive waves of enemies bombing your city. Shoot 'em up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.5%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Arcade 13.3%, Destruction 12.7%, Shooter 12%
Cybxus Hearts inspired by classic Japanese shooting games. This is a game where you control three different characters at the same time.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.8%, Bullet Hell 26.5%, Arcade 16.7%, Shooter 11.7%, Action 10.7%
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 30.4%, Bullet Hell 23.2%, Action 18.6%, Arcade 15.5%, Shooter 12.3%
"Strix STG" is a "Communication-Synchronized Bullet-Hell Casual Vertical-Scrolling Shooting-Game". Let's aim to capture all 5 stages. The best feature of this game is the ability to play two-player co-op online. A simple chat using two types of fixed phrases is prepared for role sharing.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.1%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Shooter 15%, Military 11.6%, Arcade 11.6%
A revamped version of "Tales Gear," originally released in 2007, featuring high-resolution support, new systems, and rearranged background music. A full-fledged 2.5D vertical-scrolling shooter characterized by the Tail Pod, an optional weapon that combines offense and defense.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.6%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Arcade 14.8%, Military 13.9%, Action 7.9%
A minimalistic 2D shoot-em-up, based on dodging bullets.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.9%, Bullet Hell 27.5%, Arcade 14.6%, Shooter 13.8%, Action 8.9%
Super Psy Penguin is a Cyber Penguin Hero Simulator in which you play a realistic Cyber Penguin, giving you the power to save the galaxy! The game is inspired by Parodius and Xenon-II and many other Shmups from our childhoods.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45%, Arcade 20.2%, Shooter 18.6%, Action 10.5%, Bullet Hell 4.2%
TRI-GER is a top-down rouge-like SHMUP with technicolor vector based graphics. Fight endless waves of enemies, and be sure to match your color to get a high score!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.9%, Bullet Hell 23.9%, Arcade 20.3%, Action 15.9%, PvE 8.1%
This book contains several of tamazusa's small-scale STG works, mainly game jam works.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30%, Arcade 19.3%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Shooter 15.1%, Action 14.6%
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 51.9%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Arcade 12.4%, Action 7.5%, Shooter 6.9%
2D Arcade space action game, in which you will face different challenges. You must manage to kill your enemies or survive from them! Venture to discover a new universe full of lights!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Shooter 15.3%, Arcade 15.3%, Action 13.1%
A small shoot 'em up that combines the charm of retro arcades with innovative gameplay mechanics, delivering a fresh yet familiar experience. A single coin gives you as many attempts as you want to get the world's high score.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.2%, Bullet Hell 29.8%, Arcade 24.8%, Action 2.2%
Originally created by Seibu Kaihatsu, Raiden series comes back with a four-title compilation of these classic scrolling arcade shooter games we enjoyed being challenged with back in the days.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.9%, Arcade 20%, Shooter 12.1%, Action 10.3%, Bullet Hell 9.3%
A simplistic, dynamic Touhou fangame bullet hell shmup with a pixel art esthetic. Shoot down your enemies and dodge your way through an incessant barrage of projectiles!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, Bullet Hell 30%, Arcade 17.3%, Shooter 11.6%, Action 9.1%
My steed rides, a celestial iron cavalryman soaring through the heavens. The swirling assault shooting that shakes the battlefield returns once more.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Arcade 16%, Shooter 13.2%, Military 12.1%
Explosive, balls-to-the-wall bullet hell shooter with novel shooting mechanics (and surreal comedy)
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Bullet Hell 23.6%, Arcade 16.4%, Destruction 11.5%, Shooter 11%
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 33.8%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, 2.5D 11.4%, Arcade 10.5%, Shooter 9.4%
1x! Space Adventure is an arcade top-down shump with gradually increasing difficulty.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Arcade 19.9%, Shooter 15.6%, Action 14.8%
Resurrection Core is vertically scrolling Bullet Hell Shoot ´Em Up game. It honors the arcade classics but also adds modern touch and unique game-play mechanics to the genre. Master the unique weapon systems and resurrect enemy cores to become the ultimate fighting machine!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Bullet Hell 21.7%, Arcade 14.8%, Shooter 13.7%, 2.5D 12.3%
Blast off as a little star trying to rid the cosmos of angry celestial beings in Feeble Light, a 3-tone pixel art shoot’em up where minimalistic presentation makes way for precision controls and fluid animation!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37%, Bullet Hell 23.1%, Arcade 15.6%, Shooter 14.5%, Action 9.3%
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 39.5%, Bullet Hell 28%, Action 10.5%, Shooter 9.7%, Arcade 8.5%
Brought to you by the makers of GIGANTIC ARMY, Supercharged Robot VULKAISER, and SATAZIUS, WOLFLAME is a return to the form of glorious 2D vertical vertical shooters like Raiden, Raptor, and Twin Cobra.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.6%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Arcade 17.5%, Shooter 13.9%, Action 8.8%
The Zanac battle, which was supposed to have ended, was not over. To suppress the reactivated organic intelligence, Zanac takes flight once again!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.9%, Arcade 18.2%, Bullet Hell 18%, Shooter 15.4%, Action 13.9%
Jump on your hoverbike and blast off for unlimited ninja-themed bullet hell mayhem!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.4%, Bullet Hell 23.8%, Arcade 14.6%, Shooter 13.8%, Action 8.8%
Laser Droplets is a mixture of shoot ‘em up, bullet-hell, arcade styled, 2D game. It consists of 16 mini stages, each with a unique stage boss.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.9%, Bullet Hell 24.7%, Arcade 21.5%, Action 11.6%, Shooter 8.3%
Dodge, slash, and shoot your way through waves of enemies while collecting items. Blast off on a quick trip toward the Moon in Radio-allergic Shoot ’Em Up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.5%, Bullet Hell 32.6%, Shooter 14.8%, Action 11.6%, Singleplayer 1.5%
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 41.1%, Action 23%, Bullet Hell 22.5%, Arcade 13.4%
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 50.7%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Arcade 12.4%, Shooter 10.7%, Action 8.8%
A vertical scroll shooter where deflecting enemy projectiles is key to success.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, 2.5D 15.8%, Arcade 14.1%, Shooter 11.9%
High-speed horizontal shmups in which many fairies fight together!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.7%, Bullet Hell 27.4%, Arcade 18.8%, Shooter 15.5%, Action 7.1%
The frantic old-school action of classic coin-op shoot-‘em-ups comes crashing headlong into the 21st century. Explosive high-octane blasting combines with hordes of enemies in a 360˚ environment – fly, spin and shoot anywhere and everywhere!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.7%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Arcade 19.5%, Action 11.1%, Shooter 8.1%
The sequel of the famous Shoot'em up from the Visco studio is back, 30 years after the first opus, released exclusively on Neo-Geo MVS and Neo-Geo AES in 1992 . It's time to bring out your good old battle ship in ANDRO DUNOS 2!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.9%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Arcade 15.6%, Shooter 12.4%, Action 7.4%
Dininho sees an imminent threat on a planet within his system. Taken by a mixture of euphoria and concern, Dininho jumps into his ship and without thinking twice, takes off towards what may be the most dangerous and heroic adventure of your life.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.1%, Bullet Hell 21.5%, Arcade 19.7%, Shooter 15.8%, Action 13.1%
It's time for the death test, bullet believers. Prove your strength in the face of an ever-growing opponent.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, Bullet Hell 27.7%, Arcade 16.8%, Shooter 15.6%, Action 8.8%
A retro space shoot 'em up with pixel art graphics, unique enemies, tough angry bosses, and a killer soundtrack. You are among the first pilots to arrive in the system to mount the counteroffensive against the aggressors. Get out there and show these aliens the price for messing with The Alliance!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.9%, Bullet Hell 25.7%, Arcade 15.9%, Shooter 14.4%, Action 8.6%
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 43.1%, Bullet Hell 26.2%, Arcade 17%, Action 13.7%
A Blast from the Past is a stunning, classic arcade shooter. Includes gameplay modes for the casual gamer through to "Tournament Mode" for Hi-Score hunters! With 4K/360Hz+ support, experience smooth as silk gameplay in this dazzling arcade blaster with something for every arcade-going fan!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37%, 2.5D 18.9%, Arcade 16.8%, Shooter 15.1%, Action 8.8%
Pilot the tank Golgalian in an endless micro shoot 'em up inspired by arcades old and new. Blast mechs, dodge bullets, and compete on the global leaderboard!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.3%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Arcade 17.4%, Shooter 14.6%, Action 9.7%
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 42.8%, Bullet Hell 35.4%, Arcade 8.9%, Action 7%, Shooter 5.8%
A 2D vertical scrolling bullet-hell shooter game where you shoot down fictional advertisements. Features 7 stages and full Japanese voice acting.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.6%, Bullet Hell 27.8%, Shooter 15.6%, Arcade 7.7%, Action 7.5%
A short, free danmaku bullet hell following two gun-wielding angels as war unfolds in Heaven. Dodge dense Touhou-style patterns, face demanding boss fights, and uncover skill-based secrets in this tight retro experience. Survive the bullet hell and restore the bullet heaven!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.7%, Bullet Hell 26%, Arcade 15.9%, Shooter 14.4%, Action 10.3%
The original beautiful girl side-scrolling shooter is back! This work commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Cotton series.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.1%, Arcade 23.8%, Shooter 18.7%, Action 16.3%, Singleplayer 1%
Auto shooter score attack survival game where your character moves forward continuously and you control the direction of travel by rotating left and right
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Arcade 19.4%, Action 15.6%, Shooter 15.5%
Most unique top down shooter. Bring hell to insectoid robot invasion.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, 2.5D 14.7%, Arcade 13.3%, Destruction 12.7%
Turn the incoming swarm of deadly bullets into your own weapon of chaos in this precision STG bullet hell. Grab and toss enemies, dodge and deflect torrents of bullets, and reshape the battlefield with explosive chain reactions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.1%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Arcade 13.7%, Shooter 12.9%, Destruction 8.7%
Returning to the classic style of spaceship games in pixel art. Survive in space as many enemy ships and anything else that can destroy your ship, get all the advantages and improvements available to get your best score.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.8%, Shooter 17.2%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Arcade 16%, Action 14.5%
The machine world of Molybdion has fallen into disarray. As Nidhogg eats the root of the planet, unending wars rage on the surface! Slice your way through hordes of metallic foes in five frantic levels, defeat fearsome bosses, and dodge countless bullets in this vintage vertical shoot 'em up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.9%, Bullet Hell 22.1%, Arcade 17.8%, Shooter 12.7%, Action 8.9%
STEEL FORCE is a top-down shooter. Attack robots, use your shield, and push your skills to the limit. Run, dash, and break through waves of armed machines.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.4%, Arcade 16%, Shooter 15%, Bullet Hell 12.2%, PvE 9.8%
Cha Recoil is a shooter where you use your gun's recoil to move around. Dodge bullets and hit enemies as you progress through the game.
Why similar: Arcade 19.8%, 2.5D 18.6%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Action 16.4%, Shooter 15.7%