60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Side Scroller, Arcade.
A vessel of humanity's last hope must forge a new home planet by excavating ore from asteroids, refining alloys, and fending off rival Harvesters. A "ship shooter" without bullets or weapons, Anisto rethinks the genre with unique tools and scenarios that test decision making, not just reflexes.
Exterminator V Pollinators
In this Shoot'em, you fight against an alien swarm of pollinators taking over the system! With your laser beam, Blast through waves of enemies, traverse challenging puzzles, and reclaim control in this fast-paced shooter. Step up to the challenge and push back the alien invaders!
Energy Fighters
Absorb enemy fire, deflect incoming attacks, and survive intense side-scrolling battles in this reactive arcade shooter built around polarity-based combat and tactical counterattacks.
In this Shoot'em, you fight against an alien swarm of pollinators taking over the system! With your laser beam, Blast through waves of enemies, traverse challenging puzzles, and reclaim control in this fast-paced shooter. Step up to the challenge and push back the alien invaders!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Side Scroller 17.4%, 2.5D 13.8%, Shooter 11%, Space 10.7%
Absorb enemy fire, deflect incoming attacks, and survive intense side-scrolling battles in this reactive arcade shooter built around polarity-based combat and tactical counterattacks.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, 2.5D 16.9%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Bullet Hell 9.7%, Shooter 9%
An incremental shoot 'em up with an oldschool aesthetic and an intense gameplay loop. Fight through 9 levels of a grueling training simulation, growing stronger with every loop, and realize ignorance truly is bliss.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.2%, Action Roguelike 15.6%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, 2.5D 14.7%, Side Scroller 10.7%
Firehunt is a prologue for the main story One Way Road. Take part in space battles as you travel across the galaxy and fight to save humanity. This cinematic narrative driven action-focused space shooter, will take you on a journey into the near future, and put the destiny of mankind in your hands.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Side Scroller 17%, 2.5D 16.3%, Bullet Hell 12.6%, Arcade 10.1%
Arcade-inspired shmup action where neon vector caverns explode with modern visuals, dynamic music, weapon upgrades and intense score chasing.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, 2.5D 17.4%, Side Scroller 14.5%, Bullet Hell 10.8%, Arcade 8.8%
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 31.3%, Side Scroller 22.6%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 11.7%, Space 10%
Single player, top down, retro space-shooter, destroy enemies and fight bullet-hell bosses, upgrade during runs and after them to progress further and faster.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, Action Roguelike 16.7%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Shooter 10.6%, Space 10%
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 21.8%, Side Scroller 17.2%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Shooter 11.2%, Arcade 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 27.9%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, 2.5D 13.4%, Side Scroller 12.4%, Shooter 7.8%
Adapt or crash! WING-IT is a 2.5D shooter where your arsenal is a slot machine. Shoot down drones to trigger the Toy Box Gacha and swap weapons on the fly. Fight through Medy's house, survive the bullet hell, and defeat the mechanical monstrosities ruling the house.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, 2.5D 18.9%, Side Scroller 17.6%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Shooter 8.3%
Deep Space Scoundrel is a rogue-like space adventure where you use a variety of classic arcade mechanics to explore the universe, customize your ship, land at spaceports, and fraternize with other aliens and low-lives.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, 2.5D 13.9%, Side Scroller 12.6%, Action Roguelike 12.6%, Bullet Hell 11.3%
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 25.5%, Side Scroller 21.8%, 2.5D 21.3%, Shooter 10.9%, Space 7.7%
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 23.5%, Side Scroller 20.8%, Bullet Hell 16%, Shooter 10.8%, Arcade 10.1%
Pilot a lone ship through a collapsing orbital station in a modern 2.5D shoot ’em up. Block bullets with a 360° directional shield, destroy grotesque wreck-born enemies, defeat colossal bosses, and build new upgrade paths with every run — a love letter to classic shoot ’em ups.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Side Scroller 15.7%, 2.5D 15.7%, Bullet Hell 12%, Space 10.6%
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 23.6%, Side Scroller 22.1%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 9.3%
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 23.7%, Side Scroller 21.1%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 10.2%
STURMWIND EX is a shoot-em up in the tradition of old arcade games. If it moves - shoot it!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Side Scroller 18.2%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Space 12.5%, Arcade 10%
One Way Road is a story-driven action game combining elements of Scroll Shooter, Top Down Shooter, and Tube Shooter. Take the helm of a space cruiser, explore the galaxy, and fight in stellar battles to save humanity.
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.3%, 2.5D 18.3%, Bullet Hell 15%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.5%, Space 11.2%
Execute intense space battle operations from side, and top view. Face tough enemies along your way, destroy guardians and generators. Dodge traps. Keep focus on targets. Think fast. Overcome the chaos. Join now and become an alpha centauri pilot. Bonus: retro like endless space shooter mini game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, Side Scroller 19.9%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Space 13%, Arcade 11.2%
Killing zombies never gets old, but sometimes you just need a break. Get back to some serious old-school gaming with Syder Arcade! Syder Arcade is a love letter to Amiga games of the ‘90s, no coins, no upgrade grinding, just your tenacity and a motherload of alien invaders.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.9%, Bullet Hell 14%, Arcade 11%, Side Scroller 10.7%, Space 9.7%
Combat against big bosses and increase the power of your ship through levels and secrets. Absorb or use your armor against enemy bullets is the key defense strategy
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, 2.5D 16.7%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Side Scroller 10.5%, Space 9.5%
CoreShot is a classic arcade style space shooter, where you pilot the spacecraft HonestWing to destroy the cores of evil. As you soar through enemy spacecraft, psychic pyramids, and grim castles, you will be tested against enemies with a variety of attack styles and epic boss battles. Blast away
Why similar: 2.5D 20.5%, Space 17.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Arcade 13.8%, Shooter 11.8%
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 28.7%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, 2.5D 16.5%, Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 9.2%
Cosmic Survivor is a space arcade survival game: pilot unique ships, face waves of meteors, alien swarms, and colossal bosses while unlocking weapons, achievements, and new challenges.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Arcade 13.1%, Shooter 12.8%, Space 11.6%
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 24.8%, Space 15.5%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Side Scroller 12.9%, Shooter 10.3%
Blast your way across the galaxy in a classic inspired arcade side-scrolling shooter!
Why similar: Side Scroller 25.1%, 2.5D 20.5%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 10.5%
Tri-Star is an endless horizontal-scrolling space shooter featuring Roguelike and Roguelite elements. Blast through waves of enemies and battle against arduous bosses. Form a squadron of three unique ships from an expanding roster and equip them with upgrades as you engage in a battle for survival.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Side Scroller 17.6%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Space 12.5%
Most unique top down shooter. Bring hell to insectoid robot invasion.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, 2.5D 17.9%, Side Scroller 15.8%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Shooter 9.7%
Pawarumi is a modern shoot’em up set in a retro futuristic sci-fi pre-Columbian universe. You’ll take control of the almighty ship Chukaru and its three unique weapons! Shoot wisely to either do double damage, heal yourself or charge your Super Attack!
Why similar: 2.5D 24.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Arcade 11.3%, Shooter 9.3%
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 23.3%, Side Scroller 22.2%, Bullet Hell 16%, Shooter 10%, Space 9.3%
Classic shoot’em up action in modern 3D! Blast off to take down hordes of infected aliens and dreadful machines programmed on waging an intergalactic war against mankind!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, 2.5D 15.8%, Side Scroller 15%, Bullet Hell 10.3%, Space 8.6%
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: Side Scroller 27.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.5%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 10.4%
The year is 2051. Location: SATAZIUS, a long-abandoned planet. The cruiser Agano was on patrol when it was attacked and stricken by a confederacy of space pirates that had established a base on SATAZIUS. The pirates attacked the Agano intending to steal the assault ship ‘Trafalgar’ that was stowed aboard the Agano, but the Trafalgar made...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Side Scroller 19%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Arcade 9.3%, Shooter 8.8%
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 24.1%, Side Scroller 16%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Space 13.3%, Arcade 10.6%
Mud River is a horizontal 2D Shoot‘em Up game. The Rio Doce (Sweet River) was a paradise for mankind and animals, but now it has become a territory destroyed by the unscrupulous activities of Dr. Wellin. This is Pacal's first destination, ascending the Rio Doce preventing its complete destruction.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24%, 2.5D 20%, Side Scroller 18.8%, Arcade 11.9%, Shooter 11.7%
Classic arcade shooting meets Survivor-style progression in this side-scrolling action roguelite. Draft powerful cards, discover game-breaking synergies, and unleash bullet hell upon hordes of enemies. Die, upgrade your stats, and return to the arena to become the ultimate weapon.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, 2.5D 15.8%, Side Scroller 13.4%, Action Roguelike 13%, Bullet Hell 12.8%
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 27.3%, Side Scroller 16.6%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Arcade 11.5%, Shooter 9.9%
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 47.2%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Side Scroller 13.9%, Arcade 9.4%, Shooter 6.3%
Beat Invaders is a Vertical Shoot 'Em Up Roguelite - Fight your way through enemy fleets, unlock skills, items, ships, and upgrade them in the next run. Enjoy the smooth neon visuals matching the pushing EDM soundtrack - The perfect game to unwind.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Action Roguelike 14.6%, Space 14.3%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Arcade 9.3%
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 31.3%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Side Scroller 13.9%, Arcade 8.6%, Action 6.8%
A fast-paced retro shoot-'em-up featuring evolving weapons, intense arcade combat and massive bosses — from one-man studio Psychotic Psoftware.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.5%, Side Scroller 20.8%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Space 12.1%, Shooter 10%
Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.6%, Side Scroller 21.1%, Arcade 14.7%, Shooter 14.2%, Space 10.9%
This book contains several of tamazusa's small-scale STG works, mainly game jam works.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Side Scroller 16.9%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Arcade 14.9%, Shooter 14.1%
Hellfish is a classic side-scrolling shoot 'em up set deep in a corrupted ocean. Battle demonic sea creatures as The Pope using his holy submarine, and customize your righteous weapons in unique ways every time you play.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Side Scroller 18.2%, Action Roguelike 15.7%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Arcade 8.1%
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 32.8%, 2.5D 23.9%, Shooter 13.5%, Arcade 12.4%, Space 9.6%
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 25.9%, Side Scroller 16.7%, Space 15.5%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Shooter 11.7%
A vertical scroll shooter where deflecting enemy projectiles is key to success.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, 2.5D 20.3%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Shooter 10.8%, Arcade 10.6%
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 24.7%, Side Scroller 23.2%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 11.8%
Try the fun combination of Flappy Bird and Rogue Shooter! Random locations, guns and Bosses, simple controls and colorful graphics. What else do you need for fun?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Side Scroller 18.5%, Action Roguelike 15.3%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Shooter 11%
Incremental Survivors-like in which you mine valuable resources whilst slaying hoards of enemies.
Why similar: Mining 25.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Action Roguelike 15%, Shooter 9.2%
METAL CRISIS is a side-scrolling shoot 'em up inspired by 3D space shooters of the 90s. Pilot the most advanced ship Earth has created capable of acquiring enemy weapons as you battle through hordes of fighters and hulking bosses in it's war against the space colonies rebellion.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.5%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 8.8%, Space 8.7%
Cotton, the magical girl shoot-'em-up heroine, is back once again! This time, the adventure leaves the Magical Kingdom behind and heads to Japan!? The original cute-girl side-scrolling shooter is back, bigger and better than ever!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Side Scroller 17.4%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Arcade 14.8%, Shooter 14%
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 22%, Side Scroller 19.5%, 2.5D 14.6%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Shooter 8.6%
Show Lil' Beezey who the boss of Winkletown is in this addictive and fast paced 2D action roguelite! Created from scratch in only 14 days and nominated for GDWC Game Jam GOTY, Soulvester comes to Steam for the first time, now with controller support and achievements!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Side Scroller 20.1%, Action Roguelike 16%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Shooter 9.8%
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 29.7%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Side Scroller 14.9%, Arcade 12.8%, Shooter 9.1%
Clear hordes of cosmic critters in this simple 2D shooter but be carefully, bullets that exit the arena will warp behind you and become dangerous to you ship. Whatever goes around comes around.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Space 13.4%, Side Scroller 12.4%, Shooter 12.2%
Speyarranoth is a classic sci-fi space asteroid shooter in 3D. You control the game using WASD and shoot with the space key. It's wonderful to just blast full speed through the asteroid fields lasers ablaze and enjoy the explosive light show.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.7%, Side Scroller 23.8%, Space 15%, Arcade 12.1%, Shooter 7.1%
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 41.1%, Bullet Hell 22.3%, Arcade 13.7%, Shooter 9.1%, Action 7.2%
No nonsense, action packed, 2.5D, Asteroids inspired shooter. Scream around speeding rocks narrowly avoiding an untimely death as you obliterate rocks whilst harvesting their valuable resources. See how far you and your friends can get. Best played with mates but also pretty fun on your own.
Why similar: 2.5D 20.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Side Scroller 12.9%, Bullet Hell 12%, Mining 9.6% ★
