60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Bullet Hell, Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade.
A vertical shooter with post-apocalyptic storytelling and semi-realistic visuals, where four unlikely pilots fight against a technobiological organization to rekindle hope for humanity.
Zannon
Zannon is our take on the classic shooters of the late 1980's and early 1990's. Blast your way through 10 challanging levels, collect awesome power-ups, battle numereous different enemies, base and gun platforms. - Love retro and you'll love Zannon.
Shikhondo: Youkai Rampage
Popular vertically scrolling shoot'em up game Shikhondo is back and powered up! One day, the soul-starved Youkai escape from the depths of hell. Now, the story of the Grim Reaper and the girl who has fallen into this land begins!
Zannon is our take on the classic shooters of the late 1980's and early 1990's. Blast your way through 10 challanging levels, collect awesome power-ups, battle numereous different enemies, base and gun platforms. - Love retro and you'll love Zannon.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Top-Down Shooter 24.5%, Arcade 10.1%, Sci-fi 4.8%
Popular vertically scrolling shoot'em up game Shikhondo is back and powered up! One day, the soul-starved Youkai escape from the depths of hell. Now, the story of the Grim Reaper and the girl who has fallen into this land begins!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Top-Down Shooter 22.7%, Arcade 12.6%, Anime 6.8%
An arcade style bullet-hell shoot 'em up where you'll have to dodge thousands of bullets.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.3%, Top-Down Shooter 23.8%, Bullet Hell 23.4%, Arcade 12.6%, Action 4.6%
Rock 'N Roll G.E.O.S. Wars is a completely new dimension of the original Rock 'N Roll game. In this game, players can work together to vanquish the space rocks that threaten Earth... or they can choose to face each other in a wide variety of duel modes!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Arcade 10.7%, Local Co-Op 5%
Sparks flare around the man all five sisters wish to claim. Introducing the new vertical scrolling shooter game!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 33.7%, Bullet Hell 33.5%, Arcade 12.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.3%, Action 4.5%
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 26.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Top-Down Shooter 18.4%, Arcade 14.9%, Action 5.8%
4D:XD is a top-down 2D bullet hell space shooter. Conquer the game with as few deaths as possible!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Top-Down Shooter 24.6%, Arcade 9.4%, Sci-fi 4%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, Bullet Hell 27.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Arcade 13.3%, Action 5.6%
Set off on a journey to an autumnal paradise in this bountiful Touhou vertical Bullethell Shmup fan game made by overseas fans!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.2%, Bullet Hell 25.9%, Top-Down Shooter 22.6%, Arcade 9.1%, Anime 5.8%
The Saikyo-style system, trusted by players from casual gamers to hardcore enthusiasts, now features a new three-stage charge shot enhancement system, significantly boosting strategic depth. If you haven't played it yet, we urge you to give it a try.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Bullet Hell 18%, Arcade 12.2%, Action 6.4%
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: Bullet Hell 30.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.7%, Arcade 13.3%, Local Co-Op 6.5%, Anime 5.7%
It's time for the death test, bullet believers. Prove your strength in the face of an ever-growing opponent.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.8%, Top-Down Shooter 27.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Arcade 11.6%, Action 4.5%
From The Dust is a fun and dynamic shoot'em up action game! Requiring reflexes and motor coordination. Fight steampunk machines to save your village. Can you complete this challenge?
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Post-apocalyptic 13.2%, Arcade 7.9%
The vertical scrolling shooter game '.Decluster' and its sequel '.Decluster Zero' are now available in one package.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, Bullet Hell 25%, Top-Down Shooter 24.2%, Arcade 7.8%, Action 4.6%
The second installment in Saikyo's vertical scrolling shooters, following the 1993 Best Shooting Game award winner “Sengoku Ace”.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Arcade 12.6%, Anime 6.7%
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 28.2%, Top-Down Shooter 24%, Bullet Hell 23.5%, Arcade 9.3%, Anime 5.2%
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 26.4%, Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Local Co-Op 10.3%, Co-op 8.5%
Play solo or with your friends in this fast-paced space shooter. Pilot multiple ships at the same time while taking on waves of enemies, finding power-ups, and gaining additional episodes along the way. Who will make it to the top of the leaderboard?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Arcade 10.9%, Local Co-Op 10.1%
Set on the earth and in space on July 14, 2520 A.D., the film explores the mystery of mankind's extinction. Various terrains become battlefields. Enemies attack from all directions. There are 23 bosses in total. Aim for a high score by making full use of score bonuses and level-up weapons!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Top-Down Shooter 21.8%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Post-apocalyptic 14.7%, Arcade 9.1%
Peer beyond the veil and experience the ethereal in The Ghost and The Phoenix, a captivating neo-classical top-down shooter. Navigate the realms between life and death in this supernatural action-packed adventure.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Top-Down Shooter 25.6%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Post-apocalyptic 9.6%, Bullet Hell 7.5%
Shoot, slash and weave through bullets and enemies in this story-driven arcade shooter. The RADON Daughters have launched their ultimate weapon. Take control of the experimental gunship HALCYON and break out of the CAGE.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21%, Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Post-apocalyptic 14.1%, Arcade 8.6%
Hit the road for explosive bullet hell action through a post-apocalyptic wasteland!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Top-Down Shooter 24%, Arcade 8.4%, Sci-fi 7%
A bullet-hell dungeon game where you use colored gems to match the enemy in order to deal damage. Each enemy type has a unique attack style. Shoot and Dodge as you search for the evil toilet snake which lies deep within the dungeon.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, Top-Down Shooter 27.2%, Action 5%, 2D 4.6%
Legendary shoot-'em-up makes its way on the PCs! Abundant explosions, truly epic boss fights and beautifully crafted 3D environments are here to keep you entertained. Sky Force Anniversary offers single player experience and local cooperative mode for 2 players.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.6%, Bullet Hell 24.3%, Top-Down Shooter 17.2%, Arcade 9.6%, Local Co-Op 7.1%
Astro Fighters is a tough old school vertical scrolling bullet hell shooter designed to test your skills with non-stop arcade style action. Fight against large bosses at the end of every level and compete for the high score across 4 difficulty modes to be the best fighter pilot in the game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Bullet Hell 22.6%, Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Arcade 10.4%, Sci-fi 4.6%
This is a high-difficulty bullet hell shooting game and a sequel to "Bullet Hell Monday." It offers an exciting experience for players who demand advanced skills and precise strategies. As a common system, six types of special weapons are equipped, expanding the player's tactical range.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, Bullet Hell 26.7%, Top-Down Shooter 26.4%, Arcade 8.8%, Action 3.7%
Gensokyo suddenly plunged into a huge miasma of toxic fog, and the lands are now gloomy and lifeless. The source of these strange phenomena is the Nameless Hill, a forgotten land of sin. It's a danmaku experience full of poisons and suffocation. That means, this is a shooting game.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 33%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.7%, Top-Down Shooter 29.7%, Action 6%, Singleplayer 0.4%
Blast through waves of alien enemies in Project AionIX! Master your piloting skills, dodge, and survive in this fast-paced space shooter!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Sci-fi 7.7%, Arcade 6.9%
Do you have what it takes to beat two games at the same time? Prove your skills by controlling two ships simultaneously or join forces with a friend to overcome the challenge of this stylish Shoot'Em Up.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Arcade 8.7%, Local Co-Op 6.5%
Unexpected Sequence is a game inspired by classic bullet hell titles, aiming to keep the original feel and some of the difficulty. Customize your ship and fight your way back to humanity through hordes of enemies and unique bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Top-Down Shooter 21.2%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Arcade 9.5%, Local Co-Op 9.4%
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 39.7%, Bullet Hell 29.8%, Arcade 13.4%, Action 5.9%, Sci-fi 5.9%
Touhou-like 2D shooting!!! Chubby protagonist!! Orthodox and easy to understand operation!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 33.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.6%, Bullet Hell 24.9%, Action 4.8%, 2D 4.2%
1x! Space Adventure is an arcade top-down shump with gradually increasing difficulty.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Bullet Hell 25%, Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, Arcade 15.4%, Action 8.2%
ISPELL is a shoot'em up & bullet hell game where you take on the role of a nameless android who wanders through the dying worlds. Use various weapons and dodge enemy bullets, as well as challenge powerful creatures.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Top-Down Shooter 22.7%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Post-apocalyptic 13.9%, Arcade 8.3%
A shoot em' up with a manga inspired look. Destroy enemies, and use their salvage to gain more power.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.6%, Top-Down Shooter 20.9%, Bullet Hell 17%, Anime 11.9%, Action 5.9%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Bullet Hell 25.3%, Top-Down Shooter 22.2%, Arcade 14.7%, Action 7.1%
Take to the skies as a team of cute pilots and fight for peace in vertical scrolling bullet hell style!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.2%, Top-Down Shooter 27%, Bullet Hell 26%, 2D 4.7%, Action 4.4%
A simple and fun space shooter.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Top-Down Shooter 26.1%, Arcade 8.5%, Action 4.1%
Experience the epic conclusion of Toaplan's legendary shooter series with Batsugun including the lauded Special version! Choose your favorite character and spaceship in this thrilling genre-defining bullet-hell action. Now on PC with modern enhancements!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.2%, Bullet Hell 27.6%, Arcade 13.6%, Local Co-Op 5.6%, 2D 5.3%
"Bullet Hell Monday: Finale" is a beginner-friendly bullet hell shooter. Upgrade your craft, clear the Chapter Mode, defeat bosses, and enhance your abilities to conquer stages.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.3%, Bullet Hell 27.4%, Top-Down Shooter 26%, Arcade 8.1%, Action 3.6%
Team up with the world’s biggest goblin on his quest for gold and be a total Christmas bastard.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Top-Down Shooter 24.4%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Arcade 10.1%, Co-op 8.1%
Orchid Glitter is late 2000s style 2d shmups. This isn't just a bullet-hell shooter where you dodge bullets. The game design also includes features like eliminating bullets with charge attacks, and earning points and resources by taking dangerous actions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.4%, Top-Down Shooter 26.9%, Bullet Hell 25.9%, Arcade 7.9%, 2D 4.3%
Escape from a tyrant government and save the planet Shambala. Be the resistance! Starexcess is a retro-looking vertical shoot 'em up inspired by the 16-bit era. Take on enemy armies and dodge frenetic shots in this shoot 'em up for one or two players in a local ofline co-op.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Local Co-Op 9.2%, Co-op 7.4%
XMinutes: Wings is a arcade shoot-em-up that will test your reflexes by placing you against hordes of increasingly harder enemies. Upgrade your ship on your way to the highscore!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29.2%, Bullet Hell 28.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Action 8.4%, Adventure 7.4%
Prove yourself and earn your wings in the Exphelius Championships - a reckless bloodsport of vehicular mayhem across the galaxy Exphelius. Win matches across multiple game modes to earn cash and new parts, upgrade your ships or buy new ones, and claim your way to the top.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.9%, Bullet Hell 22.7%, Arcade 10.3%, Sci-fi 6.5%
For the very first time, highly acclaimed Japanese Arcade Shoot’em Ups - VASARA (2000) and VASARA 2 (2001) - are made available to the whole world via this package: VASARA COLLECTION!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Top-Down Shooter 21.5%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Arcade 8.4%, Anime 7.7%
A science fiction-themed vertically scrolling shoot 'em up game known for its stunning detailed pixel art, gigantic bosses, and a menacing difficulty. From the legendary studio Toaplan, this is quite possibly the most rock and roll shooting game of all time.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 24.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Bullet Hell 22.6%, Arcade 10.6%, 2D 4.2%
Ayako's Mission is a 2D Top-Down Shoot'em Up game based on the story of the war breaking out between the two territories called, AY Corp and ATO Corp. where you must defend your territory against the invaders.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Bullet Hell 22%, Top-Down Shooter 21.4%, Arcade 10.5%, Anime 7.6%
This book contains several of tamazusa's small-scale STG works, mainly game jam works.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Bullet Hell 23.7%, Top-Down Shooter 19.8%, Arcade 15.5%, Action 8.4%
Three years after Battle Marine a new battle is about to begin! Battle AirForce is the first orthodox style vertical scrolling bullet hell STG since NOKOGI Rider by SUZUKI PLAN. It was created in Z80 full assembly language, aiming at a level close to the limit of VGS-Zero.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.2%, Top-Down Shooter 26.7%, Bullet Hell 25.5%, Arcade 8.7%, Action 4.2%
Choose a character and battle through waves of enemies while leveling up and purchasing new weapons and equipment from a mysterious vending machine of unknown origins that spawns at the end of each wave.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 22.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Post-apocalyptic 14.5%, Arcade 9.9%
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 38.9%, Bullet Hell 31.3%, Arcade 13%, Sci-fi 8.6%, Action 7.6%
A Synthwave bullet hell shoot 'em up where grazing enemy fire charges your bullet-slowing field and builds your score. Play through 5 levels in solo or co-op with leaderboard support. '80s vibes meet precision shmup gameplay. Graze Bullets. Bend Time. Break the Future.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Bullet Hell 22.1%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Arcade 10.8%, Local Co-Op 8.1%
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 39.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 38.3%, Arcade 11.2%, Anime 6.5%, Action 3.2%
Variator is a new 2.5D shoot 'em up that's all about blowing up enemies and grazing bullets! Playable both as a fun blaster and as an advanced high-scoring game, the game features approachable difficulty and scoring mechanics that are easy to understand yet reveal more depth the more you play.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 19.2%, Arcade 11.2%, Co-op 8%
【About "The Hurricane of the Varstray"】"The Hurricane of the Varstray" is a vertically scrolling shoot'em up with a SF story: in the distant future, to defend the Earth against the invasion of mystery mechanical structures, 4 girls head to "the Varstray sector," far away from the Earth and considered as the v
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.6%, Bullet Hell 28.5%, Top-Down Shooter 10.8%, Arcade 7.8%, Anime 7.7%
Burst Fighter is a shoot'em up game with unique customizable ship feature fused with modern graphic and gorgeous art styles. Dodge, counter, and defeat various enemies / attack patterns. Experience more than 8 challenging and intense boss battles.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Local Co-Op 8.4%, Arcade 7.9%
Space Waves is a procedurally generated 2D arcade style shooter with multiple collectable power ups and varying enemy types. This game will casually draw you in and then increase the pace and difficulty as you progress through the never ending levels.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Bullet Hell 23.6%, Top-Down Shooter 23.5%, Arcade 12.4%, Action 4.8%
