60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shoot 'Em Up, Shooter, Action, Bullet Hell.
A fast-paced sci-fi cute-em-up filled with colourful bullet-hell chaos and giant adorable animals in huge mechs. Play as Astro a space cat, as you blast, dodge, upgrade, trigger Catnip Special Powers, and take down screen-filling cute critters overlords in retro arcade style.
Project X: Light Years
The official Project X sequel ✨ Back after 30 years!🎮 A demanding, skill-based experience that rewards patience and mastery. Not every game is for everyone — this one is for players who love a real, fair challenge. Try the demo and see if you’re up for it. Failure teaches. Mastery rewards.
Mikaira (Archived)
"Mikaira (Archived)" is a 2D, shoot 'em up, side scroller. You can shoot through enemies with guns, bust through them with superpowers, or dodge your way through their attacks.
The official Project X sequel ✨ Back after 30 years!🎮 A demanding, skill-based experience that rewards patience and mastery. Not every game is for everyone — this one is for players who love a real, fair challenge. Try the demo and see if you’re up for it. Failure teaches. Mastery rewards.
Why similar: Competitive 22.1% ★, Side Scroller 14.6%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Arcade 7.7%
"Mikaira (Archived)" is a 2D, shoot 'em up, side scroller. You can shoot through enemies with guns, bust through them with superpowers, or dodge your way through their attacks.
Why similar: Hero Shooter 30.8% ★, Side Scroller 15.8%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, Arcade 6.4%
Boom Blaster is a hand-drawn, side-scrolling shoot'em up with intense boss fights! Blast your way through each level with a range of weapons and unique hero abilities in this exciting and challenging action game.
Why similar: Hero Shooter 23.2% ★, Cats 15.6%, Side Scroller 12.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 12%, Bullet Hell 12%
GUN DEVIL is an explosive platformer about rescuing your kidnapped hell wife from Satan's child, the Caramelized Dumbass and his Pimp Legion.
Why similar: Hero Shooter 26.2% ★, Side Scroller 14.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.6%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Shooter 6.6%
Space Mash is a bullet-hell shooter in the retro style of the earliest arcade games. To help beginners, older players and those with a motor impairment, there are five levels of slow-down that can be activated at any time during game play.
Why similar: Side Scroller 20.5%, Bullet Time 20.4% ★, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Shooter 8.3%
Mix and match colors and blast your way through waves of Chromies in this fast-paced retro arcade shooter. Play as the Hue-Men to defend the Rainbar and restore color to the fading planet of Chromara!
Why similar: Bullet Time 19.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Arcade 10.9%, PvE 9.8%
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: Side Scroller 19.8%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Arcade 10.2%, Shooter 9.3%
Origami Flight is a sidescrolling 2D shoot' em up where you control a paper airplane with a simple but challenging mission: to save the Origami World. Now you must beat 6 different stages with tons of enemies in order to save the Tsuru from the evil Origami Fox.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Side Scroller 20.9%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Stylized 8.4%, Arcade 8.2%
A tiny 2D Hand-drawn "Clean 'Em Up" game about a tadpole cleaning rivers and fighting pollution.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Side Scroller 16.5%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Cute 9%, PvE 8.9%
An old-school horizontal shoot 'em up, heavily inspired by the arcade classics of the 90's!
Why similar: Side Scroller 19.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Cats 14.9%, Arcade 10.6%, Shooter 9.4%
Flying cats versus 10,000 soothing characters! What awaits them beyond all those furious midair fights...? Witness the world's most shocking ending for yourself!
Why similar: Cats 33.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Cute 10.3%, Shooter 6.8%
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: Side Scroller 24.5%, Bullet Hell 22%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Arcade 9.9%, Shooter 9.4%
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: Side Scroller 16.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Action Roguelike 13.3%, Arcade 9.8%
Fly, fight, and cast spells in this thrilling witch shooter! Save your friends from a mysterious menace using your magical prowess and spells. Become a fearless witch on a high-speed adventure!
Why similar: Bullet Time 16.6% ★, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Side Scroller 12.9%, Cute 7.7%
E-Girls group was born as anti-male groups came together. This cute but wild girl group aims to take over the BoyZ clan and create chaos across Polylandia to enforce their will. We need to stop them!
Why similar: Hero Shooter 25.2% ★, Bullet Hell 13%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.5%, Action Roguelike 11.1%, Arcade 9.3%
Facing annihilation, a plucky crew of space salvagers fight dirty using the best tool in their belt - the salvage claw. Grab and toss enemies, deflect attacks, and reshape the battlefield with explosive chain reactions.
Why similar: Side Scroller 21.7%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, PvE 11.6%, Arcade 9.7%
An action-RPG where you control a squad of gun-wielding cats! Complete quests, aid kitizens, and blast your way through the robot army!
Why similar: Cats 24.9%, Bullet Hell 17%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, PvE 10.3%, Shooter 8.9%
"Commandment #7 - Thou Should Not Kill" is a cinematic action-shooter game about ex-CIA agent with using slow motion effect. He went to retirement, but old "friends" came for revenge and kidnapped his daughter. Now, you have 24 hours to rescue her and stop all this mess.
Why similar: Bullet Time 31.2% ★, Hero Shooter 19.6% ★, Bullet Hell 12.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.5%, Shooter 6.7%
냥냥펀치(Nyan-Nyan Punch!)는 귀여운 동물귀 소녀들이 공중에서 1대 1 싸움을 벌이는 액션 게임입니다. 언뜻 보면 슈팅 게임처럼 보이지만 펀치를 날려 시원한 근접 공격으로 싸워야 합니다!
Why similar: Cats 22%, Side Scroller 21.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Arcade 11.1%, Shooter 10.1%
Defeat bosses in this bullet hell with unique characters and silly stories. Will you be able to escape the clutches of a contract you signed for the purchase of a yogurt maker?
Why similar: Hero Shooter 32.8% ★, Bullet Hell 19%, Bullet Time 16.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Shooter 7%
The two primordial colors of pixels start a war after years and years of "Peace", many things have happened in this castle that is now being attacked by larger forces, will you as the King of this city let them destroy everything that is yours? WARNING: If you give up easily, don't buy this game.
Why similar: Hero Shooter 30.9% ★, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, Arcade 7.7%, Shooter 6.9%
Control your enemy's bullets in this fiendish reverse bullet hell.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.1%, Action Roguelike 17.4%, Bullet Time 17.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Arcade 12.3%
Immerse yourself in this intense virtual reality indie sci-fi FPS action game. Explore Starship 43, fight hostile enemies, solve puzzles, and overcome obstacles to restore communication with Earth. Experience the isolation and danger of space as you uncover the station's secrets.
Why similar: Hero Shooter 23.6% ★, Bullet Time 16.4% ★, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 12%, PvE 9.2%
With the coming together of anti-government groups, the Orange Star, Terrorist group was born. This terrorist group is aiming to take over by overthrowing the government, and they are creating nationwide chaos to implement what they want.
Why similar: Hero Shooter 24.9% ★, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.3%, Action Roguelike 10.6%, Arcade 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 19.9%, Side Scroller 15.8%, Arcade 15%, Shooter 11.8%
Inspired by old NES games, Ragnar is a 2D run-and-gun action platformer that will be difficulty and fair. We would like to bring back the classic and retro feel to modern platforms and a new generation of gamers.
Why similar: Hero Shooter 33.9% ★, Side Scroller 17.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Arcade 8.8%, Shooter 8%
Destroy bugs and glitches in your astral body to recover data from the source of the light of your soul.
Why similar: Hero Shooter 30.2% ★, Bullet Time 18.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Shooter 7.6%
Equip weapons against physics based enemies, swing through chaos with grappling hook and destroy everything in your path to avenge the little chick!
Why similar: Hero Shooter 30.9% ★, Bullet Time 24.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Shooter 10.3%, Cute 6.5%
Cat Bait is a casual game with cute pixel graphics. Control the Cat Bait, dodge enemies, and use the unique abilities of helper cats.
Why similar: Cats 36.4%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Action Roguelike 15.2%, Cute 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.4%
experience 2d platforming inspired by 3rd and 4th gen console games, with a modernized twist. Our novel movement system will challenge you to reach new levels of self-expression in your traversal of a 2d world.
Why similar: Side Scroller 22.1%, Cats 16.3%, PvE 13.2%, Arcade 12%, Cute 9.4%
Rescue your possible WAIFU from the evil magic. Elaborated yet EASY TO PLAY shmup action game! Remove the curse from the clothes to save the girls from the ageing spell!
Why similar: Hero Shooter 26.1% ★, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Side Scroller 13.6%, Arcade 8.6%
A roguelite 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 26.2%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Action Roguelike 17.4%, Side Scroller 12.1%, Arcade 10.3%
The cat's outta the bag! That's why we're bringing a barrel. Compete for high scores by nabbing as many cats as you can.
Why similar: Cats 25.6%, Bullet Time 22.5% ★, Competitive 20.8% ★, Side Scroller 13.7%, Arcade 9.5%
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: Side Scroller 21.7%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Arcade 11.2%, Shooter 10.1%
A 2D runner shmup(shoot-em up) where you may or may not save a nation by beating a game. Shoot and dodge bullets while you keep running and jumping! Enjoy a story where you play the game made by Cci while Ayry and Cci banter with each other(and talk about the world of Nosolute and game development)!
Why similar: Bullet Time 20.7% ★, Side Scroller 15.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Linear 7.3%
AQUA KITTY UDX blasts onto PC in this enhanced Ultra Deluxe Edition including the epic Dreadnought game mode!
Why similar: Cats 32.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Side Scroller 14.7%, Arcade 12.7%, Cute 7.6%
To conquer the treasure of pirate skeletons you will have to pass several levels to reach the final one. Eliminate all enemies, shoot and advance.
Why similar: Hero Shooter 40.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Bullet Time 18.6% ★, Shooter 9%, Action-Adventure 6.9%
Witchcraft: Candy Hunt is an old-school shooter game with charming pixel art graphics that will take you on a Halloween adventure. Fly on a broomstick and battle your way through three exciting levels, each one featuring unique spooky creatures such as pumpkin monsters, evil crows and ghosts.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.7%, Side Scroller 17.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Arcade 12.5%, Shooter 10.1%
Why similar: Hero Shooter 29.6% ★, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Side Scroller 18.3%, Arcade 11.1%, Cute 7.2%
Owinka Shooter 2 throws you right back into the story of Owinka 427. Prepare to escape the Institute once and for all!
Why similar: Bullet Time 20.7% ★, Cats 17.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.3%, PvE 10%, Arcade 8.7%
Chrono Wing: Cats in Space!" is a 90s-inspired SHMUP. Master five action-packed stages and use your time-rewinding abilities to dodge the game-over screen and build huge combos.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.5%, Bullet Time 20.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Cats 11.4%, Shooter 9.5%
Cube Gothic is a Story-driven Shoot 'em up Adventure. Shooting enemies and dodging projectiles while solving simple puzzles and trying to comprehend the surreal plot - these are the challenges you'll be facing in Cube Gothic.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Side Scroller 17%, Arcade 11.5%, Action-Adventure 8.3%
Maze Mice is a bullet heaven roguelite where time only moves when you move. Collect dots, level up, choose upgrades, and avoid cats. All at your own pace.
Why similar: Bullet Time 27% ★, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Cats 13.9%, Action Roguelike 13.6%, Arcade 8.9%
Abyssal Tides is a fast-paced naval bullet-hell roguelite—pilot a sloop, stack upgrades mid-battle, and fend off 30 handcrafted enemy waves to save the world from the Void. Leap over rolling swells and crush your foes with arrows and cannon fire to rekindle humanity’s hope.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Action Roguelike 18.8%, PvE 11.8%, Shooter 8.9%
Is a sidescroller game in which you need to fly a helicopter piloted by a cute panda, and save falling unicorns from evil opponents
Why similar: Hero Shooter 27.3% ★, Side Scroller 15.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.4%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Cats 8.3%
Get ready to Bark’em Up! Play as Bullet, a C³ class (Cute Cybernetic Corgi) pup on his quest to save his owner, a brilliant scientist kidnapped by an alien race that wants to rule the galaxy. ProtoCorgi is a retro pixel art shoot’em up with a strong arcade feel!
Why similar: Bullet Time 26% ★, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 13%, Side Scroller 10.1%, Arcade 9%
Space Mages: D33 is a Space Shooter/Bullet Hell about shoot in aliens with magics and combine elements to make powerfull new elemental magics
Why similar: Cats 22%, Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Side Scroller 13.6%, Arcade 7.4%
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: Bullet Hell 18.8%, Side Scroller 18.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Arcade 9%
Ralph is a smart dinosaur, and a great shooter.
Why similar: Hero Shooter 27.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Side Scroller 15.6%, Arcade 12.1%, Shooter 9.6%
Once more, the hunt for Youkai begins! Across the ocean in a city far, far away, the side-scrolling shoot 'em up action of our two protagonists unfolds! Complete the Pietà of struggle that burns blue with its raging barrage!
Why similar: Side Scroller 19.4%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Arcade 13%, Shooter 8.8%
"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 23.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, PvE 13.3%, Arcade 11.7%, Shooter 10.6%
A retro-style classic side-scrolling shoot ’em up. Fly Super Arcade Boy through 8 levels, blast enemy waves, grab power-ups, and take down bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Side Scroller 17.4%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Bullet Time 11.8% ★, Arcade 10.5%
Fight pests and insects to protect your garden!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Action Roguelike 20.5%, Shooter 10.4%, Action-Adventure 6.5%
Rei and her pet cat, Koneko, are brainstorming the perfect manga! Battle Rei's adorable inner-thoughts as she overcomes her writer's block, shoot'em-up style!
Why similar: Cats 25.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Arcade 11.6%, Shooter 9.9%, Cute 9.4%
Super Catboy is an action-packed platformer created in a high-bit pixel art style, combining the best elements of the golden 16-bit platformer era of the 90s with some ‘pawsome’ new mechanics! And let’s not forget; there’s plenty of CAT CONTENT!
Why similar: Cats 25.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Side Scroller 14.9%, Arcade 8.8%, Shooter 8.6%
A story-driven 2D bullet hell shooter set in the afterlife. An emotional journey of young heroines as they confront the science worshippers known as "Chemistians" Vibrant pixel art vividly portrays the world and narrative. "Welcome to 'The Crystal Palace'..."
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.4%, Side Scroller 17.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Shooter 8.3%, PvE 7.2%
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: Bullet Hell 21.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Side Scroller 19%, Arcade 13%, Shooter 11.1%
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: Bullet Time 17.7% ★, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Side Scroller 14%, Action Roguelike 11%
A 2D bullet hell plane shooter game with a creative twist in gameplay—instead of shooting down enemies, pick a matching color and swipe them.
Why similar: Hero Shooter 37.6% ★, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Action Roguelike 17.2%, Arcade 6.9%, Shooter 6.8%
