60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Indie, Rhythm, Music-Based Procedural Generation.
Bass Harrier is a rhythm-fueled shoot 'em up. This world is powered by the Riddim of the music—enemy spawns, environments, and even the lights shift dynamically to the stage's soundtrack. No need for prior experience—just follow the beat, dodge threats, and fire away!
Hyperspace Invaders II: Pixel Edition
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.
Bullet Beat: Musical Shoot'em up
Bullet Beat is a shoot'em up, where everything at the levels is in tune with the music, even shooting. You can also upload your track and enjoy the experimental generated levels! Keep the combo to get stronger!
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: Music-Based Procedural Generation 25.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Rhythm 19%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Shooter 7.1%
Bullet Beat is a shoot'em up, where everything at the levels is in tune with the music, even shooting. You can also upload your track and enjoy the experimental generated levels! Keep the combo to get stronger!
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 29.6% ★, Rhythm 22.1%, Bullet Hell 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 11%, Shooter 6%
Ritum Bitum is a 2-in-1 concept: it is a rhythm game and keyboard simulator. The speed, color and position of the letters are determined by your music. Enjoy music while learning keyboard techniques.
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 45.9% ★, Rhythm 33.7%, Score Attack 9.2%, Arcade 5.9%, Casual 5.1%
Tempo Trigger is a rhythm and aiming skill game. Players can compete in the leaderboard or create something truly memorable with stream chat.
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 41% ★, Rhythm 26.1%, Score Attack 13.4%, Shooter 7.2%, Arcade 6.6%
Experience your music collection like never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 36.3% ★, Rhythm 24.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Shooter 3.1%
Insane Twin Stick Rythmic shooter. Defeat waves of enemies shooting to the beat. Conquer every genre from chill house to hectic breakbeat.
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 36.5% ★, Rhythm 24.7%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.2%, Arcade 6.3%
This is a game where you dodge bullet patterns generated from music using movement and Blink (short warp). Each song lasts about 2 minutes, and there are 9 songs in total.
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 38.6% ★, Rhythm 33.2%, Bullet Hell 24.6%, Casual 3.5%, Singleplayer 0.2%
Don't let the calming fire fool you in this chaotic Bullet Hell style game. Rise to the challenge as you reach new heights while collecting embers of your own kin. Release them all in a satisfying display of fireworks and rack up your score! Can you rise up and burn your mark on the leaderboard?
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.5%, Rhythm 22.2%, Score Attack 20.1%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 19.8% ★, Arcade 9.6%
Pulsar is a VR shooter that combines procedural generation with your music. Built in audio analysis will challenge your reflexes and accuracy with dynamic game play and visual effects. Key Features: in-game file browser and audio analysis 10 different worlds 2 game modes Weapon customization
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 35% ★, Rhythm 25%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Score Attack 10.4%, Shooter 7.5%
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: Music-Based Procedural Generation 37.5% ★, Rhythm 25.4%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.5%, Shooter 5.1%
Shoot with style to YOUR songs! RhythmSlinger is a kinetic trick-based VR rhythm shooter that generates fast-paced levels from .mp3 file
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 43% ★, Rhythm 30.5%, Shooter 9.2%, Score Attack 7%, Arcade 6.8%
Pursuing the Ultimate Fun of Shooting Games The 7th Installment of the Vertical-Scrolling Shooter Packed with New Features!
Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 25.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 10.6%
The music is the enemy. Dodge hazards generated directly from the soundtrack in fast, reactive arcade runs. Master precision and score in Chart Mode or survive escalating procedural loops in Rift Mode.
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 40.6% ★, Rhythm 32.2%, Score Attack 12.7%, Arcade 8%, Action 3.8%
A twin-stick shooter where your music is your weapon. Whichever track you choose will power your engines and your lasers, but beware: your enemies are also driven by the music.
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 35.8% ★, Rhythm 22.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.9%, Bullet Hell 12.6%, Shooter 7.3%
Your MUSIC powers your WEAPONS, and it powers your ENEMIES. Gameplay synchronizes to any music playing on your computer - yes, even streaming.
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 30.4% ★, Rhythm 24.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Bullet Hell 14%, Score Attack 9.4%
A high-risk, high reward shoot em up as you power yourself and your enemies up to bring utter chaos to the battlefield!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Score Attack 17.6%, Shooter 12.1%, Arcade 8.6%
Void Gore casts you as an ace pilot descending through the levels of hell and getting rich in the process.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Score Attack 21.4%, Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 8.6%
Experience your music collection as never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 36.5% ★, Rhythm 24.9%, Bullet Hell 13%, Shoot 'Em Up 12%, Shooter 5.4%
BlasterBeat is the award-winning PvP rhythm-shooter. Master shooting to a unique variety of tracks in dynamic and innovative gameplay in arenas that shine on the beat.
Why similar: Rhythm 29.8%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 23.4% ★, Score Attack 13.9%, Third-Person Shooter 11.4%, Shooter 10%
Dodge the music and dance through a mesmerizing ballet of choreographed bullets, each synced to music from over a dozen international artists. Push your creativity and skills with the fully-featured Level Editor and never run out of things to dodge.
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 32.8% ★, Rhythm 24.6%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.3%, Arcade 6%
Guitar hero meets Galactica, This is not your average space shooter. This one is special.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Rhythm 25%, Bullet Hell 22.5%, Arcade 8.4%, Strategy 7.3%
Join a snake-like game of tag. Chase and dodge, collect power-ups, and manage chaos to become the longest worm on the playground.
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 37.8% ★, Bullet Hell 22.9%, Score Attack 21%, Arcade 12.3%, Action 4%
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 31.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 30%, Score Attack 11.2%, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 11%
A dynamic rhythm game where players follow the dynamic music beats by tapping the drums with the mouse and keyboard.
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 53.8% ★, Rhythm 38.1%, Casual 3.2%, Atmospheric 2.7%, Action 2%
Beat 'Em Down is a First Person Shooter rhythm game where you shoot and play to the rhythm of the music. Select your song and upgrade your weapon through challenges by killing enemies. Are you ready? Beat them down!
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 37.7% ★, Rhythm 33.2%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 8.4%, Action 3.6%
A single-stick arcade shoot 'em up inspired by the golden years of retro gaming. Blast to the synthwave beat to combine powerups and destroy waves of invaders. Complete missions, compete on leaderboards, discover secrets, and unlock over 80 unique ships from every era of gaming.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Score Attack 20.3%, Rhythm 8.9%, Shooter 8.7%
Discover a new way to experience your music in Beat Vortex, a rhythm game where your favorite songs shape the world. Fly through twisting tunnels that pulse, bend, and react to every beat. You’ll dodge, roll, and flow in sync with the rhythm—chasing high scores or just vibing to the music you love.
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 48.2% ★, Rhythm 29.9%, Arcade 6.9%, Score Attack 5.1%, Third Person 3.8%
A 2D vertical scrolling bullet-hell shooter game where you shoot down fictional advertisements. Features 7 stages and full Japanese voice acting.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.8%, Bullet Hell 31.2%, Shooter 14.1%, Score Attack 10.1%, Arcade 4.8%
A blend between Shoot'em ups and Looter Shooters. Take on the story or randomly generated missions to level up your pilot and collect loot to build your ships up to take on bigger challenges.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24%, Third-Person Shooter 22.6%, Shooter 14.2%, Arcade 12.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.8%
BeatShot is a rhythm-based aim-trainer where your music sets the tempo for precision aiming challenges. Conquer engaging default game modes, craft custom game modes, and make aim-training less of a chore.
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 37.5% ★, Rhythm 26.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Shooter 7.6%, Bullet Hell 5.1%
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 31.5%, Bullet Hell 26%, Score Attack 19.1%, Arcade 10.6%, Shooter 8.1%
Fast-paced, trippy, vibrant, music-driven 2D space shooter where every shot, enemy movement, and setting syncs to the beat. Part classic shmup, part interactive music visualizer, this is an audiovisual rush like no other!
Why similar: Rhythm 32.4%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 12.1% ★, Shooter 11.1%
Bunny Beats is a listening first rhythm learning game with procedurally generated rhythms. Each bunny swings its mochi hammer with a distinct rhythm; master the rhythms on the fly to make the best mochi for the moon goddess!
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 44.4% ★, Rhythm 32.1%, Score Attack 12.8%, Arcade 8.7%, Casual 2%
PUMP IT UP RISE is the official PC version of the PUMP IT UP series, the arcade rhythm game franchise loved for over 25 years. Optimized for keyboard, gamepad, Steam Deck, and more, it brings the excitement of arcade-style rhythm action back to you on Steam.
Why similar: Rhythm 42.3%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 40.7% ★, Arcade 10.2%, Action 3.5%, Casual 3%
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 36.5%, Bullet Hell 31%, Shooter 16.1%, Arcade 12.5%, Action 3.7%
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 40.5%, Bullet Hell 26.3%, Shooter 14.3%, Arcade 12.8%, Action 6%
Orbital Frenzy is a blast from the past where players must survive waves of intergalactic foes in an arcade style shooter with a unique orbital movement mechanic. With a secret ending and hidden story elements we hope you can stand a chance against the intergalactic onslaught!
Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 22.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Shooter 8.5%, Score Attack 6.8%
Soar Up The Charts is a fast-paced rhythm game and arcade style rail shooter where music is your weapon! 🎸With tracks provided by Alden Ave and KeepFlying, be ready to turn it up and blast your way through those radio robots! 🎺
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 38.3% ★, Rhythm 33.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.4%, Arcade 5.5%, Action 3.7%
Flipping Beat is an intense rhythm game where you blow up the beats of adrenaline-pumping music as they fly towards you, surrounded by an abstract world.
Why similar: Rhythm 38.3%, Music-Based Procedural Generation 27.7% ★, Score Attack 11.8%, Arcade 9.8%, Action 6.2%
3D Joys is a Memory game in VR
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 52.4% ★, Rhythm 36.3%, Strategy 5.6%, Casual 3%, 3D 2.4%
Climb into the cockpit of an overpowered micro unit and fight against an invisible enemy that threatens the Human race. Progress through numerous enemy waves and bosses across more than 7 levels filled with action, secrets, and more !
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.9%, Bullet Hell 28.6%, Shooter 14.8%, Score Attack 10.8%, Arcade 6.8%
From the creator of Rock Band™ and Amplitude™ comes a fresh new approach to the traditional shoot 'em up! All the action is driven by an entrancing soundtrack- no beatmatching required. The Idol System introduces a tactical layer on top of proven shmup gameplay allowing for a range of play styles.
Why similar: Rhythm 39.6%, Bullet Hell 27.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Action 6.2%
Weapons fire on the beat. Take damage and grow larger — become the map. Dead players leave exocubes that physically reshape the arena. Six planes shift around you mid-match. Dash, grapple, and fight across neon battlefields where every song, every match plays completely differently.
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 34.2% ★, Rhythm 25.4%, Third-Person Shooter 16.8%, Score Attack 8.2%, Arcade 6.8%
A customisable rhythm game which includes a level editor, Steam Workshop support, automatic level generation and much more!
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 54.8% ★, Rhythm 33.4%, Arcade 4.6%, Casual 3.2%, 3D 2.7%
Trust your instincts - evade, aim, and shoot! Omni Axes is a shooting game that takes place in a 3D space where you can take down an endless number of enemies coming from all directions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Third-Person Shooter 24.3%, Bullet Hell 22.9%, Shooter 14%, Third Person 5.6%
KROMATICUBE is a minimalist arcade game where you have to avoid obstacles and listenning to chiptune musics. Just keep alive for at least 60 seconds to complete a level. Easy right ? Maybe not.
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 33.1% ★, Rhythm 27.2%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Score Attack 8.7%, Arcade 7.5%
Defeat continuously incoming monsters with various abilities!CriticalOrb is a 3D top-down shooting game. Choose various abilities to defeat the continuously incoming monsters until the boss appears! You need to become more critical before the boss arrives!
Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 28.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Shooter 9.7%, Third Person 4.9%
"Super Monk War Z" is a 2D horizontal shooting game that consists of 4 stages. Take advantage of three types of formation and a large amount of Do it or be done Barrage shooting !! Shoot the approaching enemy! Hit! Kill!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.9%, Bullet Hell 26.5%, Score Attack 20.8%, Shooter 9.8%, Casual 4.4%
Rhythm Destruction is a rhythm & shoot'em up that aims to combine the best of both genres. Blast and maneuver your way through perilous stages filled with numerous enemies, obstacles and unique boss encounters.
Why similar: Rhythm 40.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Action 7.3%, Casual 6.9%
In the future retro of 3180, The government has created a program of self aware mechanized creatures and they have gone rouge. The story begins as Max Titan gets the call that he has to bail the world out yet again, Max pilots his custom Fighter car the X-50 to destroy the sentient bosses of this growing army of mechanized animals and...
Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 25.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Bullet Hell 21.9%, Shooter 10.8%, Arcade 8%
Catboy in a bullet hell! Nyan, nyan, pew pew pew!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Score Attack 19.4%, Arcade 9.2%, Shooter 9%
'epic maze' is a third-person shooter game in which you must find your way to the gramophone in a procedurally generated 3d maze by following its music, turn it off, and then return. remember your path, do not get lost in maze. Original new concept. One of a kind. Replayable custom game.
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 32.2% ★, Rhythm 29.1%, Third-Person Shooter 21.4%, Shooter 8.6%, Third Person 4.5%
Sky Sorcerer is an exciting top-down shooter game where you take on the role of a mighty wizard battling waves of monsters in the air. Fly over captivating locations, fighting various monsters that seek to destroy your magical fortress.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.7%, Third-Person Shooter 35.3%, Shooter 13.5%, Arcade 9.9%, 3D 3%
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 29.1%, Bullet Hell 25.2%, Score Attack 19.1%, Shooter 11.2%, Arcade 10.6%
Infinite Rhythm Action. Join Ace and PZO-116 as they repel alien invaders whose only weakness is music. Battle using any song from local files or online video with automatic beatmap generation. Nail the perfect run and top the leaderboard on your favourite tracks. Your music will save the world.
Why similar: Music-Based Procedural Generation 37.7% ★, Rhythm 25.7%, Score Attack 10.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.4%, Shooter 7.2%
Vectorium is a classical, yet intense arcade shooting game. Can you survive those dreadful enemies and barrage of gunfire?
Why similar: Rhythm 29%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Score Attack 9.8%, Shooter 9.8%
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 35.1%, Bullet Hell 22.3%, Shooter 13.5%, Arcade 11.8%, Score Attack 9.8%
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 32.2%, Bullet Hell 22.8%, Score Attack 13.6%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 11.7%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 32.1%, Bullet Hell 31.5%, Shooter 12.3%, Score Attack 10.8%, Arcade 9.6%
