60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shoot 'Em Up, Shooter, Action, Bullet Hell.
Bingus stars in an old-school 2-D schmup influenced by games like Ikaruga or Gradius. A color-change mechanic is used to navigate this bullet-hell style game with multiple levels, a rocking metal soundtrack, and your favorite meme pets.
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Classic scrolling shooter with modern graphics. You are self-aware AI. You were created on space military station developing weapons. Now your goal is to break out of the lab and win your freedom.
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This book contains several of tamazusa's small-scale STG works, mainly game jam works.
Classic scrolling shooter with modern graphics. You are self-aware AI. You were created on space military station developing weapons. Now your goal is to break out of the lab and win your freedom.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 29.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14%, Bullet Hell 13%, Top-Down Shooter 11.1%, Shooter 8.3%
This book contains several of tamazusa's small-scale STG works, mainly game jam works.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Arcade 13%, Shooter 12.8%, Action 11.9%
The third installment in the Eden series A 2D bullet-hell vertical-scrolling shump with a feel reminiscent of arcade games from the 1990s to the 2000s.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 12.2%, Top-Down Shooter 11.9%
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 18.4%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 13%, Top-Down Shooter 12.5%
1x! Space Adventure is an arcade top-down shump with gradually increasing difficulty.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Arcade 13.6%, Shooter 13.4%, Action 12.2%
You are the last pilot standing against an enemy fleet. Upgrade your starfighter, face epic bosses, and survive the chaos of space battles. Astro Flame: Starfighter is a fast-paced arcade shoot ‘em up in the spirit of the classics.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 35.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Top-Down Shooter 11.7%, Shooter 7.2%
A 2D kawaii shooter where you build powerful Mechas from space scrap to conquer planets and defeat epic bosses in an interplanetary war.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 28.5% ★, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.2%, Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 10.3%
A 2D vertical shoot 'em up that lets you upgrade your ship with an insane amount of options. From missiles and pods to specials and shields, you can upgrade every bit of your ship from guns to thrusters.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17%, Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 12%, Top-Down Shooter 11.9%
PewPew! - move, shoot and upgrade!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 26.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 13.1%, Bullet Hell 11.7%, Top-Down Shooter 9.9%, Shooter 8.4%
Hardcore yet cute Danmaku shooting makes a grand comeback!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 12.4%, Top-Down Shooter 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: Bullet Hell 22.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 10.9%, Action 7.2%
Punch through the cosmos! An arcade-inspired shoot-em-up where you play as an immortal lobster speeding through space.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Top-Down Shooter 12.9%, Arcade 12.5%, Action 9.8%
Older Neptune and friends shoot and slash through enemies of Gamindustri in this rail shooter!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 36.1% ★, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.3%, Arcade 10.3%, Action 7.3%
SPACEMAN is a short, nostalgic, retro Shoot-Em-Up
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 24% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Side Scroller 9.3%, Action 8%, Arcade 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 24.9%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Shooter 11.3%, Action 6.9%
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 22.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Arcade 15.2%, Top-Down Shooter 11.9%, Action 9.9%
The second installment in Saikyo's vertical scrolling shooters, following the 1993 Best Shooting Game award winner “Sengoku Ace”.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Shooter 12.7%, Top-Down Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 12.3%
This is a retro space shooting game, where you only fight against the strongest enemy. There are 15 unique bosses in the game, and players need to use different weapons and strategies to defeat them. Dedicated to you who are both challengers and retro game lovers.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.7%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Shooter 12.9%, Arcade 12%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.9%
It's time for the death test, bullet believers. Prove your strength in the face of an ever-growing opponent.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Shooter 13.9%, Arcade 11.9%
A mysterious midsummer downpour has caused Gensokyo's lakes and rivers to spill over. Not only that, but youkai and phantoms inhabiting those bodies of water have become unnaturally ferocious. Venture off on an adventure into the deep skies to find the cause of this classic rain-themed incident.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Shooter 14.5%, Arcade 14.3%, Top-Down Shooter 13.3%
CRAZY APPLIANCES is a fast paced top-down shooter game! The elect robots are insane, heroes! Fight your way by using various weapons and powerful items to defeat them in different dangerous situation!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Action 11.5%, Arcade 10.7%
Cotton, the magical girl shoot-'em-up heroine, is back once again! This time, the adventure leaves the Magical Kingdom behind and heads to Japan!? The original cute-girl side-scrolling shooter is back, bigger and better than ever!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Bullet Hell 18%, Arcade 14.1%, Shooter 14%, Action 12.3%
Nick Duster, better known as "IcoNick", a war veteran of the intergalactic congregation, who has been brought back to defend the planets from hostile alliances. Control your turret, with high firepower. 3 game modes: Contracts, Asteroids and Invasion. Full of action. Hundreds of galaxies awaits. Go!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 35.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Shooter 10.9%, Arcade 10.3%, 1990's 6.4%
SkiFree meets Survivors! Shred down a procedural mountain, blasting monsters to hard-rock Christmas tunes. Dodge trees, jump enemies, and yes—you can run over squirrels. Fast-paced winter chaos for any season!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 23.3% ★, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Arcade 10%, Shooter 7.3%
Space Strider is a 2D Sidescroller Shoot 'em up with Roguelite elements, where you beat hordes of enemies and defeat unique bosses. Unlock, upgrade and level up your Spaceships to become the ultimate Space Strider!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 31.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Side Scroller 10.1%, Shooter 8.4%
Katalyst is a 2-D Space Shooter for the people who love and grew up with Space Shooters! Guide the Hero on his journey to defeat the evil aliens threatening civilization! If you like dodging bullets, precision shooting, and only being able to move in 8-directions, then this game is for you!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 33.6% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Side Scroller 10.5%, Shooter 10.3%, Arcade 9.7%
Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Shooter 14.5%, Arcade 14.3%, Side Scroller 14%, Action 13.2%
Spitfire – Moonpie’s Mission is a side-scrolling rail shooter with a musical twist and intense boss battles. Equip your loyal alpaca, Moonpie, with a rainbow snot cannon and dive into epic battles against an evil alien parasite. The fate of the planet is in Moonpie’s hooves!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 38.5% ★, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Side Scroller 12.6%, Arcade 10.1%, Shooter 6.8%
4D:XD is a top-down 2D bullet hell space shooter. Conquer the game with as few deaths as possible!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16.6%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 9.9%
Absorb matching enemy fire, unleash devastating burst attacks, and survive escalating waves of neon arcade chaos in this fast-paced reactive shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Top-Down Shooter 13.2%, Shooter 11.2%, Arcade 10.5%
Skyfighter Arcade is the classic top-down shoot-em-up vertical scroller, with a twist. Outmaneuver increasingly difficult enemies and obstacles. Blast your enemies out of the sky with powerful and unique weapons. Upgrade your weapons and ship to make yourself more powerful.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 24.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, Top-Down Shooter 11.8%, Bullet Hell 11.5%, Side Scroller 8.1%
SOLSTORM is a classic hand-crafted arcade bullet hell, skillfully weave, and dodge through 9 stages with waves of projectiles as you persevere and see a space odyssey to the end!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Top-Down Shooter 14.4%, Shooter 10.2%, Arcade 9.7%
"Neko Miko Kaibyo Shioki no Emaki" is an arcade-style action game where both allies and enemies are cats. Control the cat shrine maiden and her cat companions with the joystick, and run through the stages while defending against the fierce attacks of the monstrous cats with your feline companions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 12.8%, Top-Down Shooter 12.7%
SkyThrone is a vertical shooter in which you have to defend the Earth from invading space invaders. You are a sexy girl commander who, from childhood, learned to achieve her goal at any cost. This skill came in handy when entering the military and subsequent promotion.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 34.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Arcade 11.1%, Action 7.3%
Nebula Warrior is a fast-paced arcade space shooter, a 15–20 minute action-driven experience designed like a high-intensity road trip through space. It evolves from a classic top-down shooter into a full 3D jet-style space combat, blending nostalgia with modern intensity.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Top-Down Shooter 12.5%, Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 12%
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 20.3%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Arcade 13.8%, Shooter 13.3%, Top-Down Shooter 11.9%
Rabbit Simulator is an Action Adventure game with a strong emphasis on gun violence.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 30.3% ★, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Top-Down Shooter 14%, Shooter 10.2%
Railgunners is a shooter built to highly customizable difficulty levels. Fight your way through hundreds of enemy ships, and help humanity fight back against the alien invasion!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 24.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Arcade 9%, Shooter 8.6%
A fast-paced retro arcade shooter inspired by classic 1980s side-scrolling space combat. Weave through organic obstacles, survive relentless enemy waves, and defeat powerful end-level bosses in a pure, skill-driven singleplayer experience.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, On-Rails Shooter 22% ★, Side Scroller 13.6%, Arcade 11.7%, Shooter 8.6%
Horizontal old school 2D shooter where you play as a bounty hunter named Nada. Survive another night at your very risky job, save the space non-alignment colonies from police raid and get back home at one piece alive! 7 levels, loads of new-retro-feel SHMUP fun!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 28.3% ★, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.2%, Side Scroller 9.2%, Shooter 9%
A cool way for kids to learn their tables. And a surprisingly fun refresher for adults.
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 36.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Shooter 10%, Arcade 8.9%
Daetrix is an arcade style shmup with rhythm game elements. Shoot, dash, and shine enemies to the beat of the music, while flying off ramps and grinding on rails to avoid certain death!
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 35.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Bullet Hell 15%, Shooter 9.2%, Action 6.5%
Auto shooter score attack survival game where your character moves forward continuously and you control the direction of travel by rotating left and right
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Shooter 14.2%, Arcade 14.1%, Action 13.7%
The vertical scrolling shooter game '.Decluster' and its sequel '.Decluster Zero' are now available in one package.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Shooter 12.9%, Arcade 8.2%
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 20.1%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Shooter 12.9%, Arcade 12.9%, Top-Down Shooter 12.8%
Hit the road for explosive bullet hell action through a post-apocalyptic wasteland!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 8.5%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Side Scroller 15.4%, Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 11%
Summoned into the otherworldly realm of 'NewMe NuMe LuMe', the protagonist Kim Ttolttol must aid the gods who summoned her to defeat enemies and return home in this 2D top-down action game. Utilize a variety of weapons to vanquish diverse foes!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Shooter 15%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Action 13.1%
Jetpack Kiwi is a classic 2D side scrolling shoot em up game featuring 20 levels, 5 bosses, hordes of enemies spaceships, with multiple characters to choose from; each one with an unique special attack. Complete the game in single player or with a friend in local co-op!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Side Scroller 11.9%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 10.1%
Arcade Forever is a 3D vertical space shooter. This is an action game in which many enemies, obstacles and different weapons guarantee great fun. If you like fast space action, this is the game for you.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Bullet Hell 20%, Top-Down Shooter 16.1%, Shooter 13.7%, Action 7.6%
Shoot your enemies and try not to let them multiply themselves and turn the game into a chaotic space battle! Space Maxwell is an arcade shooter where your spaceship has the ability to destroy or to multiply your enemies. Climb the leaderboard and try to survive as long as you can!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 10.4%
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 25.1%, Bullet Hell 21%, Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Arcade 8%, Shooter 7.4%
Turn the incoming swarm of deadly bullets into your own weapon of chaos in this precision STG bullet hell. Grab and toss enemies, dodge and deflect torrents of bullets, and reshape the battlefield with explosive chain reactions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Side Scroller 16.4%, Shooter 12%, Arcade 10.1%
Defender's Squad is a sci-fi vertical scrolling shooter 2D that combines 7 different levels. Play Solo and pick one of the 3 ships to kill enemies and save the earth from aliens.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Shooter 13.3%, Bullet Hell 10.8%, Arcade 10.5%, Space 8.3%
An arcade style bullet-hell shoot 'em up where you'll have to dodge thousands of bullets.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Top-Down Shooter 17.4%, Arcade 14.4%, Action 8.8%
A mysterious scent has caused everyone's hair to grow haywire...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Top-Down Shooter 13.3%, Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 9.8%
Fire up your blaster cannons and take on waves of enemies in this retro shoot'em up with procedural levels. Come back stronger with each attempt and beat the high score!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Top-Down Shooter 12.4%, Arcade 10.9%, Shooter 10.4%
Not a regular shmup player? No worries! This is a super chill, low-difficulty, fully voiced bullet hell shooter just for you! Wipe out the AI machine armada attacking from all directions!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Top-Down Shooter 16.4%, Shooter 12.2%, 1990's 7.6%
Wrathflame is a 2D top down real-time bullet hell shooter featuring retro Pico8 pixel graphics and chiptunes. You are a sorcerer-monk of the order of Wrathflame battling the machinations of the heretical Wyvern cult. Completing each level gives you the opportunity to level up one of four spells.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Shooter 13.7%, Arcade 13.4%, Top-Down Shooter 13.1%
Blast through five worlds, claim the Cosmic Gems, defeat Lord Zorkannan, and master every run in this fast arcade shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Arcade 11.8%, Side Scroller 11.6%, Shooter 10.6%
