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Salamander III is the newest addition to the Gradius series, a legendary pioneer in the side-scrolling shooter genre, and comes with the original arcade versions of the previous games.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Arcade 18.3%, Shooter 15.5%, 1990's 11.8%, 2D Platformer 11.5%

An immersive pseudo-3D shoot 'em up experience that pushes the limits of pixel art. Push your score higher with the innovative Berserk System: the closer they are, the more points you get!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Bullet Hell 14.3%, Shooter 11.6%, 2D Platformer 10.6%, 1990's 10.6%

Game Tengoku CrusinMix is a vertically scrolling shooting game mixing cute characters, a game world parodying a wide range of gaming tropes and history, tight controls, refined mechanics and eggplants?!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, 1990's 11.5%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 10%

Layer Section, the home console port of arcade game RayForce is back with new features and online ranking. Use the new lock-on laser function to defeat multiple enemies at once for a higher score in this gorgeous 2D vertical shooting game!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Shooter 12.9%, 1990's 12.6%, Arcade 12.1%, Top-Down 8.4%

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 24.1%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Arcade 11.9%, Shooter 11%, Futuristic 7.4%

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 35.4%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%

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 28.1%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 12%, Top-Down 6.6%

The Guardians, a secret society wielding the power of the Force, have readied their tanks and intend on crushing the aspirations of the Hammerbolt Empire!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Shooter 12.6%, 1990's 12.4%, Arcade 11.8%, Top-Down 8.4%

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 28.8%, Bullet Hell 24.6%, Arcade 14.5%, Shooter 12.3%, Action 7.5%

Join Micheal Chang, the Monkey King, on his journey through famous landmarks of ancient China and fight off mythical creatures and legends in this classic arcade shooter.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.1%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Arcade 14.7%, Action 13.8%, Shooter 13.1%

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 28%, Bullet Hell 22.9%, Arcade 13.6%, 1990's 8.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%

G WARRIOR is a retro hardcore action shooting game. Pick up the gun and destroy all robots and aliens. Fight in colorful scenes such as snowy mountains, caves, seas of fire, alien lairs, etc.! !

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, 2D Platformer 10.8%, Shooter 10.4%, 1990's 9.9%

My steed rides, a celestial iron cavalryman soaring through the heavens. The swirling assault shooting that shakes the battlefield returns once more.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Shooter 13.8%, Arcade 13%, War 10.5%

Cotton Reboot! is a completely remastered version of Cotton.Fantastic Night Dreams, the originator of the witchy shooting game released 30 years ago, with new features and the latest visual design.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.4%, Shooter 15.3%, 2D Platformer 15.2%, Arcade 14.4%, 1990's 11.8%

War has started! Rangok Skies is a vertically scrolling arcade shooter inspired by the genre classics. Highly replayable with 4 different characters, each with their own unique ship, weapons, and bombs. Includes 2-player local co-op.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Shooter 14.7%, Arcade 14%, Action 8.5%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Arcade 10.7%, 1990's 10.4%, Top-Down 8.6%

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 35.1%, Bullet Hell 24.3%, Arcade 13.2%, Shooter 9.3%, Action 7.2%

A vertical arcade shoot'em up with an inventive teleport system, lots of fast-blazing action and explosions, tons of boss fights, a risk/reward based score system and a proper challenge for both veteran and new players of the genre.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Shooter 9.6%, Arcade 9.4%, Top-Down 7.6%

The steel wolf running across the earth × the sonic corpse that buries its prey. DECO shooting game redeployed!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, 2D Platformer 11.1%, 1990's 11.1%, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 9.7%

Earthion is a side-scrolling space shooter developed natively for 16-bit systems. Guide space fighter pilot Azusa Takanashi in her fight to repel the alien invaders and save planet Earth.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, 1990's 15.1%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 8.3%

The critically acclaimed update to the Space Invaders franchise has arrived to invade Steam with greatly improved graphics and audio! Packed with pulsing, vibrant visuals enhanced further by interactive sound. The invaders have evolved, the question is: can you keep up?

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Bullet Hell 18%, Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 10.6%, Top-Down 8%

PowerUp and BusterAttack! Despite the beauty of the Danmaku aggressive playing leads to victory in this Makaism Danmaku shooter. The Danmaku Garden awaits you. There's even a cat!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.9%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Shooter 13.8%, Arcade 12.2%, 1990's 10.4%

Be guided anew into an epic tale set in the Taisho era with three titles from Cave's Akai Katana series that has captured the hearts of passionate shoot 'em up fans. New features include an online leaderboard and new musical arrangements.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Bullet Hell 22.3%, Shooter 15.2%, Arcade 14.3%, Action 6.6%

Angels swooping across a disastrous sky! The shoot 'em up of gothic horrors is back

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, 2D Platformer 13.9%, Shooter 13.5%, Arcade 12.7%

A last ditch effort to destroy what was once to be our savior. A final mission to eliminate a disastrous future. A single ship against Earth’s entire military. The Andraste is the only hope to defeat...the Devil Engine.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.4%, Bullet Hell 23.5%, Arcade 14.7%, Action 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%

This is a side-scrolling shooting game in which you take control of the "Drainus", the Kharlal Empire's most cutting-edge fighter with the ability to absorb energy bullets, and take down the enemy ships zipping through space.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.2%, Shooter 19.7%, Bullet Hell 13%, Action 11%, 2D 4.8%

Raging Blasters is a vertical scroll shmup featuring high speed scrolling and the exhilaration of destruction.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.1%, Shooter 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Bullet Hell 8.1%, Retro 7.9%

A brand new entry to the series, NIGHT STRIKER GEAR revitalizes the sprite scaling pseudo-3D style with polished graphics. The new GEAR System gives an added depth to the gameplay without sacrificing the intuitiveness. Feeling the rush of fast-paced music, strike through the night once more!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Shooter 15%, Arcade 12.7%, 1990's 11.3%, Sci-fi 9%

Super XYX is a new shmup from the creator of Fire Arrow X, Megatank, ZPF and a couple of others. Co-developed and published by Team Grybanser Fox.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34%, Bullet Hell 25.1%, Arcade 15%, Action 13.9%, Retro 12%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 10.2%, Top-Down 7.1%

Slash through enemies with the Sun Blade, the most powerful weapon in Shmup's history! Overwhelm hordes of enemies with flashy on-screen effects in this super-aggressive vertical scrolling shump!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Shooter 11.3%, 1990's 10.4%, War 8.6%

Originally created by Seibu Kaihatsu, Raiden series comes back with a four-title compilation of these classic scrolling arcade shooter games we enjoyed being challenged with back in the days.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31%, Arcade 15.8%, Shooter 12.3%, Bullet Hell 9.5%, Retro 8.6%

Vertical-scrolling 2D shooting game with three types of weapons

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Shooter 13.5%, Arcade 13.1%, 2D Platformer 12.9%

A refreshing and highly re-playable bullet hell style shooter that WANTS you to play dangerously! Ride the razor's edge of life and death in this high-risk high-reward danger oriented arcade style shooting game.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, 1990's 12.1%, Arcade 11%, Shooter 9.6%

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 26.1%, Bullet Hell 20%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 10.3%, 1990's 7.6%

Grind Stormer, aka V・V, is a vertically scrolling manic shooter with gorgeous pixel art graphics and an upbeat FM soundtrack. Developed by an all-star team at the legendary Japanese studio Toaplan, known for their stellar shoot ‘em ups.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.4%, 1990's 18.1%, Arcade 13.9%, Top-Down 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%

Hear the shrieks of colliding metal! Behold the true form of steel! An explosive onslaught of shooting action!!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.9%, Bullet Hell 28.6%, Arcade 13%, Action 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 38.7%, Bullet Hell 37%, Arcade 12.6%, Shooter 5.9%, Action 4.4%

SOL CRESTA, rise like the phoenix and take back the sun! Neo-Classic shooting strikes back! Dock, split, and form up! Pilot 3 fighters and take back the sun from the clutches of evil in this free-form shooting game with the spirit of 80s shooting classics Moon Cresta and Terra Cresta.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Shooter 18.8%, 2D Platformer 11.9%, Action 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%

Terra Flame is a horizontal shmup inspired by the 90's. The feature is that you can switch between three types of weapons in real time.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Shooter 14.3%, Bullet Hell 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, 2D Platformer 7.4%

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 23.7%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Shooter 12.9%, Arcade 12%, Pixel Graphics 6.8%

COTTOn Boomerang, the explosive and timeless witch girl shooting game, is finally back! There are team battles this time! Take full advantage of all the amplified action and push forward!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, 1990's 16%, Shooter 15.9%, Arcade 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 8%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Bullet Hell 23.5%, Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 10.5%, Top-Down 7.1%

Everyone, gather at the YO-KAI Disco! The cursed shooting party begins! All past game modes, additional characters, and BGM are included at once!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Shooter 14.7%, Arcade 14.7%, 2D Platformer 13.6%

Collect NEWALONE to level up your beam, then release energy! The home console version of the incredible side-scrolling shooter Metal Black is back with online rankings. Two players can play together!

Why similar: Arcade 18.9%, Shooter 18.2%, 2D Platformer 15%, War 11.2%, Action 11.1%

Crisis Wing is 90's style vertically scrolling arcade shooter. Master 7 intense vertical stages, and take down massive bosses. Play solo or with a friend in local co-op. Get ready for pure, high-octane action.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 10.1%, Top-Down 8.3%

The second installment in Saikyo's vertical scrolling shooters, following the 1993 Best Shooting Game award winner “Sengoku Ace”.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Shooter 13%, Arcade 12.4%, 1990's 8.9%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 38.4%, Bullet Hell 33.3%, Shooter 11.4%, Action 8.5%, Arcade 7.7%

【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 31.9%, Bullet Hell 26.5%, Arcade 8.8%, Shooter 7.9%, Action 7%

ATOMIC GUARDIANS is a fully CO-OP arcade retro shoot 'em up, where one player flies the ship, and the other player mans the shields. Fight your way through a never ending horde of Brutal Bosses, Alien Monsters and Gigantic Asteroids as you rack up a new world-wide high score. Play with up to three friends, and see how long you can last!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Shooter 12.1%, Arcade 11.2%, Futuristic 7.9%

Fight, fly, flourish! BLUE REVOLVER is a manic arcade-style shoot-em-up built for newcomers and psychos alike. Powerful special weapons cut through tough areas, while an adaptive difficulty system tailors the game to your skill level as you evade and counter a maniac environmental force!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.8%, Bullet Hell 28%, Arcade 10.6%, Pixel Graphics 6%, Action 4.9%

Embark on an adventure through space with the ferocious HELLSTAR SQUADRON. Dodge wave after wave of bullets, shoot the demons back to hell, and save the galaxy in this fresh, retro shoot 'em up/bullet hell experience!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.3%, Bullet Hell 26.3%, Retro 11.2%, Action 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%

Take to the skies once again as the last defender of humanity against overwhelming odds! Lovingly built to be enjoyed by newcomers and genre veterans alike, Danmaku Unlimited 3 is a perfect medley of the best aspects of classic bullet hell shooters wrapped up in a modern and approachable package.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.5%, Bullet Hell 35.2%, Arcade 12.7%, Action 8.1%, Sci-fi 7.5%