60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade, Bullet Hell.
Use Aileron Rolling or Evading your enemies' attacks while having a realistic damage system. Use different planes with upgradable parts and numerous weapons you can mount to your planes to destroy your enemies. Fly solo or play with your friends and enjoy local coop. A modern re-invented classic.
Crimzon Clover World EXplosion
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.
Grind Stormer
Grind Stormer, aka V・V, is a vertically scrolling manic shooter with gorgeous pixel art graphics and an upbeat FM soundtrack. Developed by an all-star team at the legendary Japanese studio Toaplan, known for their stellar shoot ‘em ups.
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 15.5%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Top-Down Shooter 10.4%, Shooter 7.8%, Difficult 7.5%
Grind Stormer, aka V・V, is a vertically scrolling manic shooter with gorgeous pixel art graphics and an upbeat FM soundtrack. Developed by an all-star team at the legendary Japanese studio Toaplan, known for their stellar shoot ‘em ups.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Bullet Hell 11.7%, Top-Down Shooter 10.9%, Difficult 9.9%, 1990's 8.8%
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 15.4%, Bullet Hell 12.6%, Top-Down Shooter 11.4%, Difficult 10.2%, Score Attack 8.7%
Why play shoot 'em ups one ship at a time? Launch them all at once! Unleash an entire armada of ships in Shoot 1UP!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Side Scroller 14.7%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Score Attack 10.6%, Aliens 8.9%
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 16%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Top-Down Shooter 11.8%, Difficult 10.6%, Score Attack 8.2%
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: Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.7%, Local Co-Op 9.3%, Difficult 6.3%
Crisis Wing is 90's style vertically scrolling arcade shooter. Master 7 intense vertical stages, and take down massive bosses. Play solo or with a friend in local co-op. Get ready for pure, high-octane action.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Bullet Hell 12.5%, Top-Down Shooter 11.6%, Difficult 10.3%, Shooter 7.1%
Blast through five worlds, claim the Cosmic Gems, defeat Lord Zorkannan, and master every run in this fast arcade shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Side Scroller 12.9%, Score Attack 12.8%, Shooter 8.2%
Blast through overwhelming bullet storms, graze enemy fire for massive score boosts, and bend time to survive impossible odds in this intense arcade-inspired vertical shmup. Master unique ships, conquer brutal bosses, and chase the perfect run.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Score Attack 10.8%, Top-Down Shooter 9.4%, Difficult 9.1%
Metis One is an action-packed co-op top down shooter in the design style of the arcade classics. Take command of the A6-Gravitus to defend the people of Jupiter Colony, Metis One, against an unrelenting alien onslaught. With Drop-In Co-op, Player Two can join the action at anytime!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Top-Down Shooter 11.6%, Bullet Hell 11.4%, Difficult 10.3%, Score Attack 8%
A twist at every turn! Explore a colorful shoot 'em up with varied and diverse gameplay beyond the familiar shooting and dodging. Every situation, every enemy, and every boss offers a different handcrafted experience.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Score Attack 10.9%, Difficult 9.6%, Shooter 8%
Super Nano Blaster is a shoot-em-up for PC and Mac, offering single-player and local co-op modes, that transports you to a retro-style digital universe. Delve into technology with your vessel and destroy anything that gets in your way!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Score Attack 12.6%, Local Co-Op 9.7%, Shooter 7.9%
Lead the vegetable revolution alone or with a friend in the side-scrolling shoot ‘em up Rutabaga Desert Storm! Take down wave after wave of enemies, dodge their projectiles, and grab power-ups to boost your destruction! Can you defeat the oppressive humans and free the proletariat vegetable masses?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Side Scroller 16.7%, Local Co-Op 11.8%, Bullet Hell 11.3%, Score Attack 11.2%
Play solo or with your friends in this fast-paced space shooter. Pilot multiple ships at the same time while taking on waves of enemies, finding power-ups, and gaining additional episodes along the way. Who will make it to the top of the leaderboard?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Local Co-Op 13%, Top-Down Shooter 12.1%, Difficult 10.3%
Transform or die. TRIZEAL Remix has classic shoot-’em-up style with a refined depth just below the surface. Strategically transform your ship to switch between and upgrade three distinct weapons: a wide shot, a narrow laser, and guided missiles. Shoot with intelligence!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Top-Down Shooter 14.2%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Difficult 11.6%, Shooter 8.6%
Ever played a difficult shmup wishing for just one more bomb? Blast to your heart’s content in Blast Rush LS, a fresh explosive experience with infinite bombs, other powerful abilities, and extra challenges that demand more than just big booms. Escaping an exploding mothership isn't easy, after all!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Top-Down Shooter 12.7%, Score Attack 12%, Aliens 8.5%
Escape from a tyrant government and save the planet Shambala. Be the resistance! Starexcess is a retro-looking vertical shoot 'em up inspired by the 16-bit era. Take on enemy armies and dodge frenetic shots in this shoot 'em up for one or two players in a local ofline co-op.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 13.3%, Local Co-Op 11.4%, Local Multiplayer 10.9%, Top-Down Shooter 10.8%, Bullet Hell 10.4%
Arise Wyver and fly against overwhelming odds in this modern labor of love tribute to classic shoot'em ups!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Bullet Hell 14%, Score Attack 9.9%, Local Co-Op 8.8%, Difficult 8.6%
You are the Rendering Ranger, a special forces soldier defending Earth from a devastating alien invasion through nine levels of action platforming as well as blisteringly fast horizontal shooter stages. Originally developed for Super Famicom by Manfred Trenz, creator of the Turrican series.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Side Scroller 18.3%, Shooter 10.4%, 1990's 10.2%, Arcade 7.6%
The Guardians, a secret society wielding the power of the Force, have readied their tanks and intend on crushing the aspirations of the Hammerbolt Empire!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Top-Down Shooter 13.4%, 1990's 10.9%, Shooter 10.4%, Arcade 8.8%
A 2D vertical shoot 'em up that lets you upgrade your ship with an insane amount of options. From missiles and pods to specials and shields, you can upgrade every bit of your ship from guns to thrusters.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Top-Down Shooter 11.3%, Shooter 11.1%, Aliens 9.9%
Steredenn is a frenetic and chaotic space shooter, carved in big beautiful pixels, with insane boss battles. Embark in your ship and engage the fight against dreadful space pirates in a never-ending combat for your survival.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Bullet Hell 10.6%, Side Scroller 10.1%, Score Attack 9.5%, Local Co-Op 9.5%
A fast-paced vertical shmup where a living brain controls a combat ship to battle grotesque alien creatures across biomechanical worlds filled with massive bosses and intense arcade action.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Top-Down Shooter 14.4%, Shooter 9.6%, Score Attack 8.6%
Three years after Sengoku Ace. The long-awaited sequel arrives!! Saikyo's side-scrolling shooter. The first installment!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Side Scroller 13.3%, Bullet Hell 11.7%, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 9.3%
Classic 2D shoot em up with updated graphics. Dodge a storm of bullets as you blast through space shooting hordes of enemies. Collect powerups to survive against fearsome bosses. Pilot a suicide runner as you fight to unravel the mystery of what is destroying the universe.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Side Scroller 11.9%, Arcade 9.4%, 1990's 8.4%
Soar sky-high in Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX, an electrifying entry in the classic arcade shoot-‘em-up series! Customize your music, wallpapers, game mode, and more before launching into high-octane aerial action!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Top-Down Shooter 12.8%, Aliens 11.6%, Arcade 8.4%
Thunder Tiger is a fast-paced side-scrolling shoot ’em up, blending 1980s arcade style with futuristic flair. Blast enemies, grab power-ups, and chase high scores in intense 2D stages. Classic retro vibe meets modern gameplay!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Side Scroller 19.2%, Score Attack 10.4%, Arcade 9.1%, 1990's 9%
Blast’N Bounty is a vertical scrolling shoot’em up featuring 8 stages players can tackle in the order of their choosing. Cruise through a crazy solar system in a mix of pixel art and low poly 3D with action that’s easy to learn but tough to master!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Top-Down Shooter 13.6%, Difficult 12%, Shooter 8.8%
Experience the epic conclusion of Toaplan's legendary shooter series with Batsugun including the lauded Special version! Choose your favorite character and spaceship in this thrilling genre-defining bullet-hell action. Now on PC with modern enhancements!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Bullet Hell 16%, Difficult 13.1%, Score Attack 8.4%, Arcade 8.3%
An arcade shoot'em up with unique power-infusion gameplay. Face down an unknown army alone or with a friend in online or local co-op. Navigate the cosmos to save the remants of humanity, or join them in extinction!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Local Co-Op 13.8%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Top-Down Shooter 12.3%, Co-op 9%
Layer Section, the home console port of arcade game RayForce is back with new features and online ranking. Use the new lock-on laser function to defeat multiple enemies at once for a higher score in this gorgeous 2D vertical shooting game!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14.2%, 1990's 11.5%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 9.4%
Nebula Warrior is a fast-paced arcade space shooter, a 15–20 minute action-driven experience designed like a high-intensity road trip through space. It evolves from a classic top-down shooter into a full 3D jet-style space combat, blending nostalgia with modern intensity.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Top-Down Shooter 11.4%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 9.3%
A score-driven vertical STG built around aggressive grazing, medal chaining, and risk-reward survival mechanics. Dodge impossible bullet patterns, manipulate time itself, and push for the ultimate 1CC.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Top-Down Shooter 10.7%, Shooter 10.2%, Arcade 8.1%
A vertical arcade shoot'em up with an inventive teleport system, lots of fast-blazing action and explosions, tons of boss fights, a risk/reward based score system and a proper challenge for both veteran and new players of the genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Top-Down Shooter 12.4%, Aliens 9.1%, Score Attack 8.1%
Shoot your way through a thrilling action adventure of 120 waves in 4 different game modes while fighting against waves of enemies and 12 extreme bosses. Save the world from The General by yourself or with a friend locally and play 10 different Challenges.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.7%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Difficult 11.9%, Score Attack 9.8%, Shooter 9.1%
The critically acclaimed update to the Space Invaders franchise has arrived to invade Steam with greatly improved graphics and audio! Packed with pulsing, vibrant visuals enhanced further by interactive sound. The invaders have evolved, the question is: can you keep up?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Bullet Hell 13%, Difficult 10.7%, Score Attack 9.2%, Shooter 8.7%
A PIONEER OF THE BULLET HELL GENRE BY TOAPLAN IS BACK!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Shooter 10.8%, 1990's 10.7%, Arcade 9.1%
Choose your spaceship and defeat the alien threat that comes from the Moon. Blast your way crushing, ripping apart and exploding hostile aliens that are taking control of powerful weapons and military technology from Earth. Find the entity that controls the threat and make it explode into blood.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Side Scroller 12.9%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Aliens 12.3%, 1990's 9.1%
A topdown bullet hell game where you control a spaceship and fight waves of asteroids and enemy spaceships.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Score Attack 15.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, Local Multiplayer 13.3%, Aliens 9%
The sequel to Toaplan’s shoot ‘em up masterpiece Truxton is a thrilling insane space action with an unforgiving difficulty level. Enjoy the visually stunning pixel graphics and vibrant music as you dodge the high-speed bullet rain and take on tough bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Top-Down Shooter 12.9%, Difficult 11.4%, 1990's 10.5%, Aliens 8.5%
This book contains several of tamazusa's small-scale STG works, mainly game jam works.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Side Scroller 14.2%, Shooter 12.8%, Arcade 11.6%
Betrayed by her cut-throat crew, Luna Starr - former Space Pirate Captain turned bounty hunter - has a score to settle. As Luna, travel to 5 exotic planets to track down your mutinous mates, and face them in Bullet Hell dogfights to the death!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Bullet Hell 18%, Side Scroller 11.8%, Score Attack 10.3%, Futuristic 8.5%
4D:XD is a top-down 2D bullet hell space shooter. Conquer the game with as few deaths as possible!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 7.9%
A science fiction-themed vertically scrolling shoot 'em up game known for its stunning detailed pixel art, gigantic bosses, and a menacing difficulty. From the legendary studio Toaplan, this is quite possibly the most rock and roll shooting game of all time.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Top-Down Shooter 13.8%, Futuristic 11%, 1990's 9.2%
Grab up to 3 friends and defend the sun from swarms of enemies in this local coop twin stick shooter. Siphon energy from the sun and shoot as many attackers as you can to claim the high score before it explodes! Fight over experience and upgrade your ship to keep up with the ever-mounting pressure.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Local Multiplayer 10%, Local Co-Op 9.1%, Arcade 8.5%
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 23.5%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 9.2%, Aliens 7.6%
Burst Fighter is a shoot'em up game with unique customizable ship feature fused with modern graphic and gorgeous art styles. Dodge, counter, and defeat various enemies / attack patterns. Experience more than 8 challenging and intense boss battles.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Top-Down Shooter 12.1%, Local Co-Op 10.9%, Local Multiplayer 10.2%
The ruthless Gidans invite you to an explosive space scramble! Head into the mighty Super Fighter and disintegrate your foes in all directions with various upgradeable weapons. Toaplan's no-frills vertical shooter Truxton speeds onto PC with new features and quality-of-life updates!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Side Scroller 14.9%, Top-Down Shooter 12.8%, 1990's 9.9%, Arcade 8.5%
The second installment in Saikyo's vertical scrolling shooters, following the 1993 Best Shooting Game award winner “Sengoku Ace”.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Top-Down Shooter 12.1%, Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 10.1%
Blast through alien hordes as the finest cyborg mercenary in existence! To emerge victorious, you'll need to manage time and resources skillfully. Toaplan's run-and-gun smash-hit finally arrives on PC, reloaded with new features and quality-of-life extras!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Top-Down Shooter 11.7%, Local Co-Op 10.2%, 1990's 10%, Aliens 10%
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 15.9%, Bullet Hell 12.5%, Top-Down Shooter 12.4%, Score Attack 9.3%, Local Co-Op 8.6%
"Bullet Hell Monday: Finale" is a beginner-friendly bullet hell shooter. Upgrade your craft, clear the Chapter Mode, defeat bosses, and enhance your abilities to conquer stages.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Difficult 12.1%, Shooter 7.8%
CAVE's arcade bullet hell shooter returns as DoDonPachi Resurrection Reignite. New stages, a new character, new music, and other new elements set the stage for a new challenge.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Top-Down Shooter 11.7%, Score Attack 10.9%, Shooter 9.5%
Oddinary Highway is a retrofuturistic shoot’em up with roguelite elements and ever-changing game mechanics. Set out on a dangerous journey through the hyperspace known as the “Oddinary Highway” to face Boss and his robo-mafia.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Side Scroller 16.2%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Score Attack 8.9%, Futuristic 7.4%
Hit the road for explosive bullet hell action through a post-apocalyptic wasteland!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Top-Down Shooter 14.5%, Shooter 10.2%, Sci-fi 7.2%
SUPER FLAIL is a fast-paced arcade score attack game of flail-swinging rampage. Swing your flail to destroy everything until you die. Compare your score with other players and get on the top of the leaderboards.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Top-Down Shooter 14.1%, Difficult 12.1%, Score Attack 9.8%
Rock 'N Roll G.E.O.S. Wars is a completely new dimension of the original Rock 'N Roll game. In this game, players can work together to vanquish the space rocks that threaten Earth... or they can choose to face each other in a wide variety of duel modes!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Top-Down Shooter 13.3%, Shooter 10.9%, Arcade 9.1%
The earth is being attacked by creatures from deep space! Time to bring the fight back to them! Battle through multiple stages of heart pounding bullet hell action. Evade the onslaught of bullets, rack up massive multipliers, and get revenge for your planet!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Top-Down Shooter 14.2%, Aliens 13.3%, Arcade 7.4%
You will see the creation of new lives... Capture enemies and fire them back at their allies as enormous beams of energy in this horizontally scrolling shooting game, featuring 5 versions of G-Darius with new features, enhancements, and Steam exclusive extras!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Side Scroller 15.9%, Shooter 9.4%, Aliens 8.2%, Score Attack 8.1%
