Games Like Amaranthine

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 57.3%, Great Soundtrack 18.7%, Action 15.2%, Indie 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers chaotic side-scrolling action paired with a heavy-hitting soundtrack that perfectly complements the gameplay.

Super Hydorah is a nonlinear horizontal shoot’ em up designed to offer a challenging experience, sublimating the richness of traditional shmup classics. Face the menace of the Meroptians aboard the Delta Lance, alone or with your friends in this game with direct action and nostalgic art.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 56.4%, Great Soundtrack 20.8%, Action 13.8%, Indie 9%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in traditional horizontal scrolling shooters that captures the retro intensity of the genre.

Nova Drift distills the mechanical depth and strategy of an ARPG into classic arcade space combat. Control an endlessly evolving bio-mechanical ship, face legions of strange and deadly foes, and ride the wake of a dying star across the void.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.5%, Space 24.2%, Great Soundtrack 14.5%, Action 10.2%, Indie 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: Combines procedural space combat with deep, roguelite customization that keeps the action fresh and challenging.

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 62.5%, Great Soundtrack 22.5%, Action 7.7%, Space 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: An expansive horizontal space shooter that offers a massive variety of stages and intense boss encounters.

Warp into action with Solar Shifter EX. Man your ship and dive into fierce combat situations in space and over beautiful and distant planet surfaces. Solar Shifter EX is a sci-fi shoot 'em up with the unique ability to 'shift'.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 64.6%, Action 22%, Indie 13.4%

Why You'll Like It: A solid horizontal shooter that emphasizes space-based combat and fast-paced maneuvering.

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 87.4%, Action 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features a unique time-manipulation mechanic and high-quality horizontal gameplay that matches the intensity of the seed game.

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

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 53%, Great Soundtrack 31.2%, Action 9.1%, Indie 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: An exceptional horizontal shooter that focuses on tight controls, atmospheric design, and escalating difficulty.

A super fast, twin analogue shooter for the modern age!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.2%, Space 20.3%, Indie 15.7%, Action 13.5%, Great Soundtrack 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features procedural space combat that scales in intensity, mirroring the unpredictable nature of the seed game.

Vostok 2061 is a modern-graphics vertical scroll shooter. Gorgeous alien worlds, spaceships, and bosses. Explore mysteries as you listen to a great soundtrack!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 55.5%, Space 27.8%, Action 13.1%, Indie 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A modern horizontal shooter with high-fidelity graphics and classic arcade-style gameplay.

Xenoraid is a vertically scrolling shoot'em up with procedurally driven missions and detailed shooting mechanics. Modern features such as real time fighter switching and squadron management make Xenoraid a fresh and thrilling shooter!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.8%, Great Soundtrack 22.1%, Space 19.2%, Action 11.2%, Indie 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A space shooter that introduces tactical elements and squad management to the classic scrolling formula.

Climb into the cockpit of an otherworldly war machine and fly into battle against a horrifying alien race bent on eradicating humanity to preserve their own civilization.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 52.2%, Space 21.5%, Great Soundtrack 11.7%, Action 10.4%, Indie 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A cinematic horizontal shooter that shifts between perspectives to create a highly dynamic combat experience.

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

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 49.2%, Action 22.5%, Space 16.2%, Indie 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist bullet-hell shooter that focuses on pure arcade survival and rhythmic movement.

Sky Force Reloaded is a classic shoot ‘em up experience packed in gorgeous visuals and excellent gameplay. Enjoy flashy explosions, beautiful scenery and massive bosses in single player or local cooperative modes.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 78.3%, Action 13.6%, Indie 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a polished, modern take on the scrolling shooter genre with beautiful visuals and satisfying progression.

A malicious orb has cast Savant out of his tower and transformed his surroundings into dangerous enemies!Dodge and shoot your way back up the tower, and blast down waves of enemies as you make your way towards the top! As you progress, you unlock CDs that not only give you new tracks to play to, but also grant you powerful new abilities!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.9%, Great Soundtrack 37.7%, Action 13.7%, Indie 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: An action-packed shooter that relies heavily on its incredible soundtrack to drive the rhythm of the combat.

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 64.9%, Great Soundtrack 21.1%, Action 8.1%, Indie 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced arcade shooter that prioritizes high-energy action and complex bullet patterns.

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 67.8%, Action 20.6%, Indie 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade shooter that focuses on high-speed action and clean, minimalist visual design.

A minimal space exploration and survival game. Pilot the last vessel of a fallen civilization into the vast unknown, in search of a new world to call home.

Why similar: Space 37.7%, Great Soundtrack 30%, Action 19.8%, Indie 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on space exploration and survival with a minimalist, atmospheric approach to the genre.

Subdivision Infinity is an immersive and pulse pounding sci-fi space shooter featuring stunning graphics and tight spaceship game play. Hunt down and destroy enemy spacecraft, crush capital ships, mine asteroids for rare minerals, and find blueprints to craft amazing new vessels!

Why similar: Space 40.9%, Action 25.5%, Great Soundtrack 19.3%, Indie 14.4%

Why You'll Like It: Offers space combat with exploration elements, providing a broader scope for fans of space-themed shooters.

Hyperspace Invaders II: Pixel Edition is a hardcore, uncompromising vertical scrolling bullet hell/invader hell shooter (shmup) that doubles as a techno-based lightsynth, triggering bursts of funky invaders at the pulse of a relentless beat.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.9%, Great Soundtrack 27.7%, Action 17%, Indie 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced arcade shooter that captures the retro aesthetic and musical focus of the seed game.

EVERSPACE™ combines fast-paced combat with roguelike elements, great visuals and a captivating story. It takes you on a challenging journey through an ever-changing, beautifully crafted universe full of surprises. Shoot, craft and loot your way to victory while the odds are stacked against you.

Why similar: Space 59.6%, Action 20.8%, Indie 9.8%, Great Soundtrack 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A space roguelite that blends procedural generation with high-stakes combat and exploration.

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 55.7%, Great Soundtrack 21.7%, Action 14%, Indie 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a high-quality bullet-hell experience that demands precision and quick reflexes.

Asteroid Bounty Hunter is a space shooter mixed with interesting boss fights and breathtaking visuals, with a reward system to take your skill to another level.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.3%, Action 21.3%, Space 18.3%, Indie 17.1%

Why You'll Like It: A space-themed shooter that incorporates adventure elements to break up the intense combat sequences.

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: Shoot 'Em Up 43.8%, Great Soundtrack 35.3%, Action 12.7%, Indie 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style shooter that emphasizes music-driven action and rapid-fire combat.

An indie story-driven space shooter with intense battles, escalating enemy waves, and massive boss fights. Choose and upgrade ships, unlock powerful weapons, and protect your allies. Upgrade your base and construct a battleship to take on even stronger enemies. All set to a rock & synth soundtrack.

Why similar: Space 60.4%, Action 39.6%

Sidescrolling Shoot’em’up that will transport you back into the 90s (and space).

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 59.2%, Space 26.7%, Action 9.3%, Indie 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling shooter that offers challenging bullet-hell patterns for players seeking a high skill ceiling.

Arcadium is a survival roguelite set in a dynamic, ever-changing universe. Journey across space, harvest planetary resources, and craft powerful builds to eradicate relentless waves of aliens. Each playthrough unveils a new and uncharted universe, ensuring endless challenges and discoveries.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54.2%, Space 30.2%, Action 15.5%

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 67.8%, Great Soundtrack 23.5%, Action 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A legendary bullet-hell title that serves as a benchmark for intense, pattern-based space combat.

A shoot'em up, with focus on choice and progressiveness, so you can choose between a wide selection of weapons, and upgrade them becoming way more powerfull as you play.Big multi-phase bosses and a dramatic story.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40%, Action 36.8%, Space 18.1%, Indie 5%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D shooter that emphasizes survival and pattern recognition in a dark, atmospheric space setting.

Horizon Shift is an explosive wave based single screen shooter with a ton of new ideas and platformer elements. Do what it takes to protect your horizon from the ever encroaching enemy attack!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.7%, Action 33.1%, Indie 18.2%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade shooter that emphasizes fast-paced movement and reactive gameplay mechanics.

Space. Anomalies. Throw down a challenge to mad alien mutants in dynamic firefights with continuous injection of adrenaline! Get ready for the most unforgettable and enchanting space confrontation of all time!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.7%, Great Soundtrack 23.5%, Space 20%, Action 15.2%, Indie 9.6%

The UNFP's been kicked in the teeth by a G'ell invasion force and their last and only hope is a planetary outpost and its fleet of experimental DSP MkI Forward Assault Fighters and anyone marshal enough to strap into one and forcefully accept some apologies.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.9%, Great Soundtrack 18.9%, Action 15.1%, Space 12.9%, Indie 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: An action-heavy shooter that features a unique retro aesthetic and challenging gameplay loops.

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

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 49.3%, Great Soundtrack 36.7%, Action 8.4%, Indie 5.6%

Experience epic space battles while piloting a small, fast fighter ship as part of a fleet that lashes out against enemy factions across stunning procedurally generated star systems in Disputed Space.

Why similar: Space 31.4%, Action 27.1%, Great Soundtrack 25.3%, Indie 16.1%

Spaceship Looter is an action roguelike game, where mercenaries of all stripes rob drifting schooner, lost transtport ships and abandoned military cruisers - all what is filled with tons of valuable loot and hidden in the deep space.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.4%, Great Soundtrack 26.4%, Action 17.5%, Indie 9.7%

Story of a Cube is an action packed shooter about a lone cube and his quest for revenge. Mixing elements of twin-stick shooters and bullet hell games, this is a hardcode arcade game with a crazy amount of explosions.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 48.9%, Action 30.8%, Indie 20.3%

Navigate the beauty and hazards of the solar system while riding a wave of light through 100+ levels in this innovative action-puzzle game!

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 35%, Space 21.7%, Indie 20.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Action 6.3%

Grav Blazer is an arcade space shooter with a focus on fast paced action. Skill based firing mechanics, rotational controlled power attacks, increasing level difficulty, and endless procedurally generated levels are some of the features players will experience.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.5%, Space 22.4%, Action 14.4%, Great Soundtrack 13.4%, Indie 8.2%

Run through the universe in this rogue-like-ish space-shooter. Discover the numerous perks/consumables and their synergistic effects. Explore the randomly-generated galaxy to find merchants, unlock spacecrafts, collect Cartridges and checkmark your kills of the various galactic overlords.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 86.2%, Action 13.8%

Bladestar is a sci-fi cinematic action shooter featuring visually rich worlds with potentially endless enemies on each level. Defend the galaxy flying a Manta Starfighter through asteroid, mine, and debris fields while battling pirates, rebels, and aliens.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.5%, Space 26.2%, Action 19.1%, Indie 6.2%

Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54%, Action 23.2%, Space 17.9%, Indie 4.8%

Command a starship in Void Resurgence, a retro-futuristic space roguelite. Battle through colorful cosmic fields, collect upgrades, and build your ultimate ship. Dodge intense bullet-hell patterns and fight for survival. Every run offers new challenges and permanent progress.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 63.7%, Space 27.1%, Action 9.2%

Sweezy Gunner is an eye melting, brain bending, mouse squeezing 2D Shoot em up. destroy everything in your path, Upgrade the Sweezy Gunner ship. A Large open World! Travel through the lush green fields, frozen tundra and arid desert. Explore the depths of the many dungeons, caves and temples and collect that tasty loot!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.5%, Action 26.1%, Space 24.9%, Indie 16.5%

A classic style vertical scrolling-shooter. Includes 10 levels and 10 boss enemies. You will have several power-ups for weapon modification. Within each level, you will face different enemies, among which will vary from low to extreme levels of threat!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54.1%, Indie 26.8%, Action 19.1%

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 43.3%, Action 33%, Great Soundtrack 23.7%

Fight fierce hostile alien space ships to neutralize their defenses before you board their ships and battle intense on-foot encounters. Eliminate their forces and steal their technology to upgrade your squad with different abilities and save the galaxy!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.6%, Great Soundtrack 23.8%, Space 22.7%, Action 12.6%, Indie 8.3%

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 81.1%, Action 11.2%, Indie 7.7%

Jet Buster is the new 90s anthro shmup, going back to the cuter roots of the genre.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 56.9%, Action 26.9%, Indie 16.3%

Earthion is a side-scrolling space shooter developed natively for 16-bit systems. Guide space fighter pilot Azusa Takanashi in her fight to repel the alien invaders and save planet Earth.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54.5%, Space 31%, Action 14.5%

Sektori is an intense, fast paced twin-stick shooter infused with hard hitting techno music. A game where the high-adrenaline gameplay, visuals, and music come together to transport you into another state of consciousness.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 71.6%, Great Soundtrack 18.6%, Action 9.8%

A physics-powered action roguelike. Grab asteroids, catch missiles, and hurl them back at swarming enemies. Build wild loadouts, defeat colossal bosses, and push deeper into a collapsing galaxy.

Why similar: Space 68.1%, Action 31.9%

Duke of Alpha Centuri is a space shooter with amazing graphics. The main goal of our game is to have a lot of fun while blowing up hordes of different types of enemies. Engage in boss fights, upgrade your ship and ship systems until you are able to show off in an endless mode.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.8%, Action 36.8%, Indie 20.5%

Spaceman Sparkles 2 is a frantic bullet-hell that takes place in a thumpin' disco universe, you'll be begging for mercy while bobbing your head to the beat.

Why similar: Action 100%

in Space is a procedural sidescrolling shooter that values precision and strategy over reflex or memorization. Fight through tons of enemies in three different modes, unlock new ships and new weapons. Become the best at shooting two dimensional shapes!

Why similar: Action 62.3%, Indie 37.7%

ShipLord is a space avoid-er mixed with interesting boss fights and breathtaking visuals, with a reward system to take your skill to another lvl.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.7%, Space 23.2%, Indie 22.4%, Action 21.7%

Are you ready to explore your music collection mapped as a stunning galaxy of wonders? Experience your music collection as never before with this intense music driven twin stick shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 56.4%, Space 18.1%, Action 15.3%, Indie 10.2%

Experience a different take on the roguelike genre. Explore a world created on the fly by your actions. Wonder about your purpose.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 42.3%, Action 34.9%, Indie 22.7%

Trace ribbons of light to release the energy in the music as you speed through stylised alien worlds. Battle strange enemies and fight epic boss battles all driven by an incredible licensed soundtrack.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 47.2%, Action 31.2%, Indie 21.5%

GUNFIELD – A game that combines the genres: shoot 'em up, roguelite. Choose the perfect weapon combinations and upgrade your ship to destroy hordes of enemies and giant bosses, using strategy and a powerful arsenal.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.3%, Great Soundtrack 23.2%, Space 22.1%, Action 9.2%, Indie 5.2%

Blast-off is a hardcore jumper/runner/shmup, where your alter ego will be a ball of anti-matter seeking to leave our Universe. Anti-matter is extremely difficult to exist in our universe, because when it contact with matter it annihilates.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.9%, Great Soundtrack 25.2%, Space 20.5%, Action 12.7%, Indie 7.8%