60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Sci-fi, Shoot 'Em Up, Shooter.
A chaotic bullet-hell ARPG from competitive gamers who hate easy modes. Bosses roast you, enemies swarm you, and only skill gets you through. Build insane ships, break the rules, and climb global leaderboards solo or with 4-player co-op.
Cosmic Destroyer
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.
Sagittarius
Sagittarius is a classic side scrolling space shoot'em up in a modern take. In this epic space game it's up to you to save our solar system from destruction. Fly alone or with a friend in a local multiplayer co-op game.
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 20.5%, Side Scroller 18.6%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Shooter 10.4%, PvE 9.5%
Sagittarius is a classic side scrolling space shoot'em up in a modern take. In this epic space game it's up to you to save our solar system from destruction. Fly alone or with a friend in a local multiplayer co-op game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Side Scroller 15.7%, Space 13.4%, Local Co-Op 11.8%, Sci-fi 9.8%
BATTLE FORCE 2249 is a PvE sci-fi shooter where your choices shape the fight. Pick your character, customize your loadout, and uncover a galaxy-spanning conspiracy. Quest, loot, and battle your way through hostile worlds — the future is yours to reclaim.
Why similar: Class-Based 16.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Futuristic 11.8%, Space 11%
A shoot'em'up game for up to 4 players that combines advanced RPG advancement elements with pure space shooter action, 20 unlockable weapons & 4 heroes with varied strengths in their 10 primary stats, along with each ship's 10 aspects, add a huge variety of choices for all gamers.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Shooter 10.9%, Futuristic 10%, Space 9.6%
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 25.8%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Side Scroller 11.1%, Sci-fi 9.9%, Futuristic 9.7%
Experience chaos in this remastered, hyper-stylized roguelite. As bounty hunter Black Paradox, travel through space to defeat the Hellraisers – now with enhanced pixel art, rebalanced gameplay, and an intense endless mode.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Side Scroller 12.9%, Shooter 10.4%, Space 9.9%
Embark on a thrilling journey as a space mercenary! Customize your ships with powerful weapons and modules, choose contracts and destinations, and battle enemy fleets and epic bosses. Your decisions shape the universe around you, so forge your path in this action-packed space shooter!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Side Scroller 15.6%, Shooter 12%, Space 11.3%
Dive into 'Eternal Reverie,' a team-based roguelike shooter exploring the mysteries of an eternal war. Solo or in co-op, navigate diverse planets, pilot unique ships, and customize with 80+ upgrades. Unveil secrets on branching paths to increase your roster and discover the truths of the universe
Why similar: Class-Based 14.9%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Side Scroller 12.9%, Futuristic 10.3%, Team-Based 9.8%
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 23.4%, Bullet Hell 16%, Local Co-Op 15.8%, Co-op 13.4%, Shooter 7.9%
ATOMIC GUARDIANS is a fully CO-OP arcade retro shoot 'em up, where one player flies the ship, and the other player mans the shields. Fight your way through a never ending horde of Brutal Bosses, Alien Monsters and Gigantic Asteroids as you rack up a new world-wide high score. Play with up to three friends, and see how long you can last!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Futuristic 13.4%, Shooter 11.4%, Space 10.1%
Atomanta is a sci-fi retro-styled vertical shoot 'em-up inspired by various Mega Drive and arcade titles from the '90s, by combining the old-school visuals of pixel art with a more modern approach of a faster bullet hell experience, smaller hitbox, and a bunch of weapons to fight off enemy forces.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Bullet Hell 25.7%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Shooter 13%, Futuristic 9.9%
A retro shooter with a new power: the power to become any ship.Lost in the depths of space, you are a being of pure psychic energy with the uncanny power to take over and control anything you see in order to survive.Built for PC, Enemy Mind lets you battle your way through 70+ waves of challenging enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Space 15.1%, Side Scroller 14%, Shooter 11.4%
The Rush is a horizontally scrolling shoot 'em up with graphics inspired by classic space shooters of the MSX. Buckle up and see if you have what it takes to master the highly adaptive Chameleon Quartz space fighter and single-handedly obliterate the alien invaders!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Side Scroller 19.4%, Shooter 11.8%, Space 8.9%
An auto-2D side-scroller shoot'em up game that aims to be beginner-friendly for someone who has never experienced a shoot'em up bullet hell game before.
Why similar: Side Scroller 24.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Bullet Hell 23.3%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Shooter 12.2%
Escape Space is a classic arcade space shooter with RPG mechanics. Fight for various factions against swarms of enemies or bosses and improve your standings, level up your rank, unlock new gear and weapons, and upgrade your spaceship.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Space 16%, Side Scroller 11.5%, Shooter 10.7%
Equip your battleship's guns, install faster engines, and increase the power of your reactor. Throw a barrage of rockets on hordes of enemy ships, burning everything in your path!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Space 12.4%, Futuristic 8.3%, Local Co-Op 8.2%
In this sideways scrolling shmup, take control of your spaceship and navigate through vibrant pixelated environments filled with hordes of enemy spacecraft. Upgrade your ship and weapons, dodge enemy fire while blasting through each stage. Emerge victorious as the ultimate space pilot!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Side Scroller 19.5%, Shooter 11.8%, Space 10.2%
Carefully designed, beautifully remastered, and loaded with new ways to play—Risk of Rain is back and better than ever! Dive into the iconic roguelike full of unique loot combinations, enhanced with new Survivors, overhauled multiplayer, fan favorite content from Risk of Rain 2, and more!
Why similar: Online Co-Op 15.2%, Local Co-Op 14.3%, Class-Based 13.6%, Loot 11.5%, Space 10.2%
Drive a spaceship where each player has an unique role. Play Solo or Coop with friends, up to 4. A perfect mix of space shoot em up and sci-fi action platformer. Fight in space or ground.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Side Scroller 15.9%, Space 13.4%, Co-op 11.2%, Futuristic 9.9%
STURMWIND EX is a shoot-em up in the tradition of old arcade games. If it moves - shoot it!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Side Scroller 17.3%, Space 13.8%, Sci-fi 10.6%
"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 24.7%, Bullet Hell 21%, Online Co-Op 17%, Shooter 14.5%, Co-op 13.3%
A modern retro inspired side scrolling shooter with a deep upgrade system and the ability to absorb enemy fire and also deflect it back to your enemies. A fast paced shooter that can be played solo or local co-op with 12 difficulty modes and lots of boss battles.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Side Scroller 13.8%, Co-op 11.3%, Shooter 11.1%
Zone of Lacryma is a story driven vertical shmup with 11 levels, highscores, speedrunning, upgrades and more.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Futuristic 12.1%, Space 10.5%
R-Type has returned! The legendary side-scroller is back and better than ever with beautifully rendered 3D graphics, exhilarating shoot-'em-up gameplay, and a multitude of stages, ships, and weapons that will allow you to conduct a symphony of destruction upon your foes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32%, Side Scroller 22.9%, Shooter 14.2%, Space 11.6%, Sci-fi 7.2%
It's a side-view scroll shooter. It's a game in which you control your own aircraft and shoot down enemy aircraft. There are 21 different types of weapons to attack, and if you accumulate 3 gauges on the UI, each selected weapon will be available for a certain amount of time.
Why similar: Side Scroller 27.8%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Shooter 16.1%, Sci-fi 14.6%, Space 12.8%
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 21.8%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Local Co-Op 12.4%, Co-op 10.9%, Shooter 9.6%
1-2 players, game controller support. NO in-app purchases. Over 45 minutes of music! 13 detailed stages, partly-random, with bosses. Tons of weapons, guards and special moves. Play in a window or in Full Screen.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Side Scroller 16.4%, Space 11%, Futuristic 9.5%
Cross the universe, shoot aliens, upgrade your weapons and face powerful bosses with AB in this retro inspired lateral shoot 'em up to save the world. Adventure into Campaign Mode or face the never-ending waves of Endless Mode with suitable challenges for all skill levels.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Side Scroller 12%, Space 10.3%, Futuristic 10.2%
Elyna X is shoot'em up (Shmup) for 2 players in cooperative mode.The year is 3864, mysterious ships appear and iniciate a terrible attack against planet Earth, It is up to Enyla, a courageous space pilot, to lead the space fleets in defense of her beloved planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Side Scroller 18.9%, Futuristic 15.9%, Shooter 10.2%, Sci-fi 9.6%
Take to your ship to ensure the survival of humanity against an alien force determined to see you fail. Customize your ship with upgrades to raise your chance of success. Take a friend into battle to immediately become a stronger force and watch each others tail
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Side Scroller 18.4%, Shooter 14.1%, Space 13%, Local Co-Op 10.7%
Master a modular arsenal and survive a biomechanical nightmare in this intense cinematic shmup. Face grotesque aberrations, unlock achievements, and conquer the hardcore mode. The first level of an expanding saga!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Bullet Hell 20%, Side Scroller 20%, Shooter 10.7%, Space 9.6%
It's the ultimate, strategic SHMUP ReMix! Control TWO combat wings, flick between THREE different formations, and BLAST your way through overwhelming enemy fleets! Liberate planets, build colonies, research tech and skills, craft items, or even play 2p co-op in this unique new indie game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Side Scroller 16.5%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Space 10.2%, Local Co-Op 9.6%
Kanka is a 1–4 player co-op sci-fi action RPG / third-person shooter. Complete dangerous missions on SP-01, fight hostile factions, explore dangerous regions, craft key tools, progress your character, and work together to find a way home.
Why similar: Class-Based 20.9%, Loot 15.8%, Online Co-Op 13.6%, Team-Based 12.5%, Futuristic 9.2%
Experience the next generation of VR combat with Evasion, an intense sci-fi bullet-hell shooter. Play solo or team up with a friend as you run, dodge, and unleash devastating Surge Attacks as you fight your way through an action-packed story campaign.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Bullet Hell 15%, Class-Based 14.6%, Team-Based 12.3%, Shooter 9.4%
Bad Chicken is a retro styled sideway scrolling shoot-em-up inspired by the retro classics. It takes place in 8 locations in the Ferus system, each one with different challenges, and dangers.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Side Scroller 18.3%, Space 12.5%, Shooter 11.3%
1992's home computer legend Apidya is making a comeback in this authentic 24-bit pixel remake, built from the ground up, but utterly faithful to the original. Take flight in Apidya' Special!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Side Scroller 17.8%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Shooter 10.4%, Co-op 9.3%
You are tasked to destroy the swarms of alien invaders as they attempt to annihilate your race from existence.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Bullet Hell 15%, Co-op 11.9%, Space 11.6%, Local Co-Op 10.6%
Building on the legacy of R-Type Dimensions and R-Type Dimensions EX, Dimensions III has been completely re-envisioned with cutting-edge visuals and sounds, expanded gameplay modes, and a range of new features designed to deliver the most definitive modern edition of R-Type’s classic era.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Side Scroller 21.7%, Shooter 12.8%, Space 9%, Futuristic 7.1%
Sine Mora EX is a side-scrolling shoot'em up that provides a unique challenge, where time is the ultimate factor. Mixing classic shooter sensibilities with contemporary presentation, Sine Mora EX is a gorgeous shoot'em up offering both a Story Mode that weaves an excessive tale and an Arcade Mode.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Side Scroller 17.4%, Shooter 9%, Female Protagonist 8.6%
Sky Racket is a game that mixes two classic genres from the Arcade era: Shoot’em up and Brick Breakers. In a world where you are unable to attack, using your racket to strike enemy bullets back at them is your only option! Bounce bullets back at your foes and save the galaxy!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Local Co-Op 15.5%, Side Scroller 11%, Female Protagonist 10.8%
Celestia is a solo-developed indie game. An angelic bullet-hell shoot-'em-up where you defeat enemies throughout the skies, and relax on a floating island with your companions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Side Scroller 25.4%, Bullet Hell 24.3%, Shooter 12.8%, Female Protagonist 10.8%
Embark on an epic adventure full of whimsy, wonder, and high-powered weaponry! Roll your own multiclass hero then shoot, loot, slash, and cast on a quest to stop the Dragon Lord.
Why similar: Loot 19.2%, Class-Based 17.8%, Online Co-Op 12.4%, Co-op 9.8%, Local Co-Op 9.7%
ZPF is a retro-inspired horizontal shooter originally designed for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive. Blast your way through a cosmic gauntlet of epic boss battles, addictive scoring, and hidden secrets in a thrilling arcade-style adventure through fantasy, sci-fi, and alien-themed worlds.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Side Scroller 17.9%, Space 11.1%, Shooter 11%
LynxHelixEngine's first shoot'em up game."Dormant - Episode Galatea #1 -"The aim is to create a game that even inexperienced players can enjoy with simple controls and auto-bomb equivalent Drive.Please look forward to a science fiction story with fascinating characters.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Bullet Hell 21%, Futuristic 14.3%, Shooter 13.8%, Female Protagonist 12.9%
CounterAttack: Uprising is a side scrolling space shooter (shmup). Team up or fight solo, 1 - 4 player local or up to 8 players online coop, unlock upgrades, use powerful ultimate abilities, enhance your ship the way you want, and save the Earth from annihilation.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Side Scroller 13.4%, Local Co-Op 12.6%, Online Co-Op 11.9%
A color matching space shooter about saving your home planet from total destruction!
Why similar: Space 19.9%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Futuristic 12.3%, Local Co-Op 11.3%, Shooter 9.7%
Space God is a 'hyper retro neon' style top-down shooting game. Play in single player, online co-op mode, or online multiplayer. Don't stop, keep moving! and you might survive... maybe.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Space 12.7%, Online Co-Op 12.4%, Co-op 10.9%
Buckle up for shoot ‘em up chaos in this fast-paced and hyper-stylized roguelite. As the infamous bounty hunter Black Paradox, it’s up to you to travel through space and defeat the Hellraisers – the most dangerous criminal organization in the galaxy.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Co-op 11.7%, Local Co-Op 10.6%, Side Scroller 9.4%
An indie action-RPG where you pilot customizable ships through side-scrolling combat, level up unique characters, and dismantle a corrupt galactic regime one mission at a time.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Space 18%, Side Scroller 15.4%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Shooter 8.5%
Syder Reloaded revives the Syder series in this love-letter to 90s Amiga shmups with upgraded graphics and refined gameplay. Challenging levels, a fleet of ships and a motherload of alien invaders. Get back to your roots and curse at your monitor in this skills-first shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Side Scroller 15.2%, Space 14.6%, Shooter 11.5%
Shoot, smash and explode your enemies in this space shooter inspired by the golden age of arcade games.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19%, Space 17.4%, Local Co-Op 16.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.4%, PvE 9.6%
Warding Witches offers a classic, unapologetic bullet hell shoot ‘em up challenge while also putting defense into players’ hands. Experience an adrenaline-filled flow alternating between attacking, defending and dodging, amplified by an intuitive scoring system that weaves into gameplay seamlessly.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, Bullet Hell 29.6%, Local Co-Op 11.6%, Female Protagonist 8.2%, Co-op 6.4%
Pilot a miniaturized ship and save humanity from the inside out! Herodes is a fast-paced action SHMUP where you enter the human body to hunt a deadly virus. Destroy organic defenses and survive visceral bosses in this tribute to genre classics.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Side Scroller 21.4%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Shooter 13.7%, Futuristic 9.4%
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.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Side Scroller 16.1%, Bullet Hell 15%, Futuristic 12.8%, Local Co-Op 10.4%
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 20.5%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Side Scroller 17.9%, Futuristic 10%, Local Co-Op 8.8%
It's a shooting game with a space background. Destroy a certain number of enemies and clear the level until you clear it. Enemies appear randomly, and each time you play it has a different experience. Welcome to discover more secrets in the game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Space 11.7%, Shooter 11.2%, Local Co-Op 11%
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 22.1%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Side Scroller 18.5%, Shooter 11.3%, Local Co-Op 8.7%
Super Intergalactic Gang is a classic arcade shoot-em-up with a new twist. Slow time to dodge waves of bullets, charge up shots into super attacks, and even punch your enemies to death! The game is a fresh new take on a genre that is an oldie but a goodie.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Side Scroller 14.3%, Space 10.5%, Shooter 10.2%
Defend Terra against the onslaught of hostile invaders in this 2D top-down space shooter. Upgrade and empower your ship's different systems to stand a chance against the growing threat. If you fall, Terra falls, and the rest of the galaxy will soon follow.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Space 13.9%, Side Scroller 13.4%, Futuristic 10.3%
Command destructive spaceships to obliterate hordes of enemy vessels, while quickly solving puzzles to weave through networks of vibrantly colorful, adversarial machines!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Space 18%, Local Co-Op 15.8%, Shooter 11.9%, Bullet Hell 9.2%
