
A minimalistic 2D shoot-em-up, based on dodging bullets.
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A minimalistic 2D shoot-em-up, based on dodging bullets.

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.

東方眠世界 ~ Wonderful Waking World
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!
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 33.9%, Bullet Hell 31.9%, Shooter 13.8%, Arcade 10.8%, Action 4.4%
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: Bullet Hell 37.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Arcade 10.2%, Shooter 9.8%, Action 5.7%
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: Bullet Hell 40.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 33.2%, Shooter 12.3%, Action 7.1%, 2D 3.9%
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 39.5%, Bullet Hell 28.5%, Shooter 13%, Arcade 11.6%, Action 7.4%
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 37.9%, Bullet Hell 31.6%, Arcade 10.5%, Shooter 8.3%, Action 6.8%
Cybxus Hearts inspired by classic Japanese shooting games. This is a game where you control three different characters at the same time.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 35.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.9%, Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 10.6%, Action 7.2%
1x! Space Adventure is an arcade top-down shump with gradually increasing difficulty.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Shooter 14%, Arcade 12.5%, Action 9.8%
An EXTREMELY HARDCORE vertical bullet hell game that only features boss fights. Preview and select between three randomly generated options to choose the boss and every add-on you're going to face, then start a time-based survival trial. Difficulty can be scaled infinitely here.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 38.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 33.4%, Minimalist 11.5%, Arcade 11.5%, Action 5.3%
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: Bullet Hell 45.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 37.5%, Arcade 5.4%, Shooter 5.1%, Action 4.5%
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 37.8%, Bullet Hell 27.5%, Shooter 10.8%, Arcade 9.5%, Linear 5.5%
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: Bullet Hell 33.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 9.7%, Action 5.6%
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: Bullet Hell 33.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.6%, Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 9.6%, Action 6.6%
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 40.4%, Bullet Hell 21.9%, Shooter 14.1%, Action 10.6%, Arcade 9.4%
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 35.4%, Bullet Hell 27.4%, Arcade 12%, Action 7.3%, Shooter 7.2%
Saviors brings the best bullet hell experience you can find on Steam. Play through 18 challenging stages in this ultimate test of tactics and reflexes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.2%, Bullet Hell 32.3%, Space 6.3%, Action 5.2%, Arcade 4.7%
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 33.9%, Bullet Hell 31.1%, Shooter 13.2%, Arcade 9.9%, Action 6.3%
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: Bullet Hell 33.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.1%, Arcade 13.5%, Action 7.8%, Shooter 7.5%
Echoes+ is an intense retro action space shooter that will test your reaction and concentration levels to the max!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 35.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 32.6%, Action 11.4%, Arcade 8.5%, Space 6.6%
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: Bullet Hell 32.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.6%, Action 12.9%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 10.1%
A 2D vertical scrolling bullet-hell shooter game where you shoot down fictional advertisements. Features 7 stages and full Japanese voice acting.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 36.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 33.5%, Shooter 13.8%, Action 4.9%, Arcade 4.7%
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: Bullet Hell 37.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 36.4%, Shooter 8.9%, Action 7.1%, Arcade 5.4%
Z-Warp is an intense vertical shoot’em up presented in retro pixel art style, featuring frenetic arcade-inspired action where blasters, bombs and KILLER specials are your only allies.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 36.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 32.5%, Shooter 13.3%, Action 6.1%, Space 5.6%
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 48.6%, Bullet Hell 29.2%, Arcade 8%, Shooter 6.4%, Action 5.1%
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: Bullet Hell 41%, Shoot 'Em Up 40.4%, Arcade 16.1%, Action 1.5%, Minimalist 1%
AngerForce: Reloaded is an action-packed vertically scrolling shoot'em up game that pays homage to the classics of 90’s arcades. This high octane experience is set against the backdrop of a 19th century human world that has seen the outbreak of a robot rebellion.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.3%, Bullet Hell 39.6%, Shooter 20.1%
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: Bullet Hell 43.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 38%, Arcade 9.1%, Shooter 4.7%, Action 3.8%
Jump on your hoverbike and blast off for unlimited ninja-themed bullet hell mayhem!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.1%, Bullet Hell 32%, Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 9.2%, Action 5.9%
Weave and cleave your way through walls of bullet and push your score to unknown limits in this aggressive Shoot'em'up to save humanity from its own hubris
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.1%, Bullet Hell 30.4%, Arcade 10.4%, Shooter 7.8%, Action 5.9%
Nevultra is an exciting shoot'em up that will take you back to the 8bit/16bit era. The protagonist, Nina, needs your help to reach her destination in deep space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.7%, Bullet Hell 25.7%, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 11.1%, Action 7.5%
Experience intense, fast-paced action as you dodge enemy fire, collect Xsteel scrap, and upgrade powerful ship systems. Navigate across beautiful expanses of the galaxy in levels filled with challenging foes and epic boss battles.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Shooter 16.9%, Action 11.1%, 2D 3.9%
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 41.3%, Bullet Hell 23.5%, Arcade 9.9%, Shooter 9.8%, Space 5.9%
High-speed horizontal shmups in which many fairies fight together!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 28%, Shooter 14%, Arcade 11.8%, Action 4.7%
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 29.8%, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Shooter 15.5%, Arcade 10%, Action 9.6%
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: Bullet Hell 33.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 33%, Arcade 12.2%, Shooter 11.5%, Action 7.6%
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 34.6%, Bullet Hell 29%, Shooter 12.1%, Arcade 8.9%, Space 6.4%
Classic 80s inspired shooter
Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 9.4%, Minimalist 6.1%
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 36.2%, Bullet Hell 25.5%, Shooter 12.9%, Arcade 11.3%, Action 6%
Brace yourself for an intense bullet hell experience! Fight your way through challenging levels, defeat bosses, upgrade your weapon and get the highest score!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Shooter 10.2%, Arcade 10%, Linear 7.4%
"Don't go to GALXAGAR"; a phrase uttered by many who have traversed its rim. Untold treasures, and terrors, await within its blackened depths. Ready your craft, spacefarer, because you're about to enter the most dangerous sector in all the stars. Get ready.. for GALXAGAR!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.7%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 9.7%, Linear 7.2%
Super Galaxy Squadron is a fast-paced vertical shooter designed for human beings as well as SHMUP veterans. Featuring multiple game modes, a challenging but merciful difficulty curve, forgiving health system, and SEVENTEEN playable ships.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 36.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 35.8%, Arcade 8.5%, Action 6.4%, Shooter 4.2%
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 29.9%, Bullet Hell 28.1%, Shooter 13.3%, Arcade 11.1%, Action 6.6%
Engage in an action packed shoot em' up adventure! Choose from 4 powerful fighters and fight through 5 intense stages! Multiple tough and challenging bosses stand in your way, so use the insanity system BLANK STAND to erase them all!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 35.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, Shooter 12.8%, Arcade 9.9%, Action 5.7%
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 31%, Bullet Hell 29.8%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 11.3%, Action 6%
4D:XD is a top-down 2D bullet hell space shooter. Conquer the game with as few deaths as possible!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 8.9%, Linear 6.1%
Shoot! Dodge! and... Get Hit!? "Ikaruga" is a vertical shoot 'em up that features an unique polarity-switching gameplay. Switch the ship's polarity and "get hit and absorb" enemy bullets! Achieve High Score with the chain bonus!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 41.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 40.9%, Arcade 9.6%, Shooter 4.3%, Action 2.3%
This book contains several of tamazusa's small-scale STG works, mainly game jam works.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.2%, Bullet Hell 27.1%, Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 13.1%, Action 10.4%
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: Bullet Hell 29.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 12.7%, Action 9%
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: Bullet Hell 45.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 37.4%, Arcade 9.7%, Action 3.7%, Shooter 1.9%
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 40.3%, Bullet Hell 36%, Arcade 11%, Action 9.4%, Indie 3.2%
A 2D arcade shoot 'em up forged in the age of fire, feedback and METAL! It's a fast, loud and unforgiving ride on an atomic warhead through a hellish concert of beer, bullets and riffs. Crank it up to eleven, and strap in for the ride!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 8.9%, Linear 6.3%
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: Bullet Hell 29.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 10.2%, Action 9.2%
Team Shanghai Alice presents a bullet hell shooter! The 20th installment of the Touhou Project. Utilize the powers you've acquired to overcome new challenges!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 35.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 32.9%, Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 9.3%, Action 4.6%
It's time for the death test, bullet believers. Prove your strength in the face of an ever-growing opponent.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 38.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Shooter 14.6%, Arcade 10.6%, Action 6.1%
中国风东方Project二次同人STG游戏,剧情承接虹龙洞之后,古代帝王穿越到幻想乡发动异变!开始紧张刺激的弹幕游戏吧!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.9%, Shooter 13.6%, Action 8.5%, 2D 4.3%
A mouse controlled vertical scroller/shooter (with bonus mazes)
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, Bullet Hell 24.5%, Action 13.8%, Shooter 13.4%, Space 8.7%
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: Bullet Hell 28.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 9.8%, Linear 7.8%
Fiery Rivaz - Reanimate Shmups !!! It's time to revive the shmup genre. You can expect a shooter that focuses on varied and innovative level design. It is accompanied by cool 3d graphics and a great soundtrack.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.8%, Bullet Hell 29.7%, Shooter 15.7%, Action 9.9%, Space 7%