
"BLAST RACER" is an arcade-style bullet hell game.You’re humanity’s last hope. Drive an upgradable, transformable battle race car. Blaze through deadly tracks, dodge waves of bullets, and save the world in flames!
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"BLAST RACER" is an arcade-style bullet hell game.You’re humanity’s last hope. Drive an upgradable, transformable battle race car. Blaze through deadly tracks, dodge waves of bullets, and save the world in flames!

Lobstar: Arcade Version
Punch through the cosmos! An arcade-inspired shoot-em-up where you play as an immortal lobster speeding through space.

Eden's Eclipse
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.
Punch through the cosmos! An arcade-inspired shoot-em-up where you play as an immortal lobster speeding through space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Bullet Hell 19%, Arcade 12%, 1990's 9.7%, Top-Down Shooter 8.5%
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 22.3%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Arcade 12.5%, 1990's 9%, Top-Down Shooter 8.4%
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 28.8%, Bullet Hell 23%, Arcade 11.2%, 1990's 9.5%, Shooter 7.7%
4D:XD is a top-down 2D bullet hell space shooter. Conquer the game with as few deaths as possible!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Top-Down Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 9.7%, Shooter 6.7%
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 25.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Arcade 11.3%, 1990's 8.6%, Shooter 7.5%
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 22.6%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, 1990's 13.8%, Top-Down Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 6.8%
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 20.3%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, 1990's 11.2%, Arcade 10%, Top-Down Shooter 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 21.3%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Arcade 12.5%, 1990's 10.5%, Top-Down Shooter 8.7%
A post-apocalyptic arcade shooter. Collect fuel and dodge enemy fire as you fight back against the evil Scorpio gang. Mixes cars, shmups and themes that would have been right at home in 80's anime and arcades..
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Vehicular Combat 16.6%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, 1990's 9%, Arcade 7.7%
Blaze through 7 action packed levels in this sci-fi shoot 'em up made to test even the toughest of shmup veterans. No tricks and no gimmicks; all you have is your raw skill. Board the Phoenix G7, and blast those alien lifeforms to interstellar space!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Bullet Hell 22.9%, Arcade 14.4%, 1990's 12.1%, Action 8.8%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, 1990's 10.1%, Top-Down Shooter 9.9%, Arcade 9.7%
A simplistic, dynamic Touhou fangame bullet hell shmup with a pixel art esthetic. Shoot down your enemies and dodge your way through an incessant barrage of projectiles!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Arcade 13.1%, Shooter 6.5%, Action 6%
Vektor Z brings fast and furious retro space blasting action to Steam! Blast your way through endless waves of asteroids and enemies to write your name among the stars! Vektor Z offers a rogue-like arcade action game where you'll improve your progress every time you play!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Bullet Hell 23.4%, Arcade 14.5%, 1990's 13.3%, Action 9.3%
A 2D arcade shoot 'em up forged in the age of fire, feedback and METAL! It's a fast, loud and unforgiving ride on an atomic warhead through a hellish concert of beer, bullets and riffs. Crank it up to eleven, and strap in for the ride!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Arcade 10.1%, 1990's 9.4%, Linear 7.1%
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 23.7%, Bullet Hell 21.5%, Arcade 11.1%, Top-Down Shooter 10.9%, Action 8.6%
Defeat the Empire a second time in this short electro-jazz space shooter. Beat up bosses and upgrade your ship as you go deeper into the belly of the beast.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Arcade 12.3%, Vehicular Combat 12.1%, 1990's 11.2%
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 25.7%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Arcade 12.9%, Shooter 7.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
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 23.3%, Bullet Hell 22.1%, Arcade 14.6%, Top-Down Shooter 9.7%, Shooter 8.6%
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 18.8%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, 1990's 12.8%, Top-Down Shooter 9.3%, Arcade 9.2%
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 26.8%, Bullet Hell 22.4%, Arcade 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%, Shooter 6.8%
A PIONEER OF THE BULLET HELL GENRE BY TOAPLAN IS BACK!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, 1990's 13.7%, Arcade 11.8%, Shooter 7.3%
It's time for the death test, bullet believers. Prove your strength in the face of an ever-growing opponent.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Top-Down Shooter 12.8%, Arcade 12.7%, Shooter 8.6%
Touhou-like 2D shooting!!! Chubby protagonist!! Orthodox and easy to understand operation!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, 1990's 9.8%, Shooter 7.1%
1982: Tenacious of the Air is a vertical scrolling shoot ’em up set during the South Atlantic conflict. Pilot five historic Argentine aircraft, choose your ordnance, take off from aircraft carriers or from land, and relive missions inspired by true events.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.6%, Bullet Hell 22.1%, Arcade 13.6%, Vehicular Combat 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 7%
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 22.9%, Bullet Hell 17%, Arcade 13.1%, 1990's 11.2%, Top-Down Shooter 8.9%
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 31.8%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Arcade 13.4%, Shooter 7.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%
1x! Space Adventure is an arcade top-down shump with gradually increasing difficulty.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Arcade 15.5%, Action 10%, Top-Down Shooter 9.4%
An arcade style bullet-hell shoot 'em up where you'll have to dodge thousands of bullets.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33%, Bullet Hell 23.8%, Arcade 14.6%, Top-Down Shooter 12.1%, Action 6.4%
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 27.9%, Bullet Hell 22.1%, Top-Down Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 8.6%, 1990's 7.5%
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 26.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Arcade 16.5%, Top-Down Shooter 8.9%, Action 7.8%
This book contains several of tamazusa's small-scale STG works, mainly game jam works.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Arcade 15.2%, Action 10%, Shooter 8.7%
A minimalistic 2D shoot-em-up, based on dodging bullets.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Arcade 11.5%, Linear 8.2%, Shooter 8%
AWA 2024 is a fast paced shoot-em-up featuring modern military aircraft. Choose one of the ten fighter aircraft and take the battle to the skies throughout nine action-packed stages each with their own special end-level boss.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Arcade 12.8%, 1990's 10.6%, Linear 10.1%
Blast off for a retro arcade experience in RedRaptor, a vertical shoot’em up inspired by genre classics of the ’90s!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.2%, 1990's 15.1%, Top-Down Shooter 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Arcade 8.2%
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 28.9%, Bullet Hell 23.1%, Top-Down Shooter 12%, Arcade 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.9%
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 34.9%, Bullet Hell 28.6%, Arcade 14.9%, Shooter 9.8%, 2D 5.7%
Marimoth is a short shoot 'em up that puts in control of a moth whose shots bounce off the walls. Calculate your aim, evade enemy attacks by learning their patterns and collect coins to power up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Arcade 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Shooter 6.1%
Catboy in a bullet hell! Nyan, nyan, pew pew pew!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Arcade 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 9.3%, Top-Down Shooter 7.8%
Hit the road for explosive bullet hell action through a post-apocalyptic wasteland!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Top-Down Shooter 11.2%, Arcade 8.9%, 1990's 8.7%
Triangle Service’s MINUS ZERO is a shooter that focuses on a tried-and-true shoot-’em-up weapon: the lock-on laser. It’s shoot-’em-up purity: just you, your lock-on laser, and a whole bunch of enemies. As long as you continue to blast away at the waves of enemies, you’ll maintain invincibility, but if you lose track of your position...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Bullet Hell 22.3%, 1990's 13.3%, Arcade 11.6%, Action 9.6%
Highway Rampage is a high speed, action packed SHMUP with tons of variety and replayability. Choose your vehicle, equip and upgrade new weapons and choose your path in this arcade style roguelite shoot em up.
Why similar: Vehicular Combat 21.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Arcade 11.9%, Top-Down 5%
Classic 2D shoot em up with updated graphics. Dodge a storm of bullets as you blast through space shooting hordes of enemies. Collect powerups to survive against fearsome bosses. Pilot a suicide runner as you fight to unravel the mystery of what is destroying the universe.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Bullet Hell 20%, Arcade 13.1%, 1990's 11.5%, Action 8.7%
Hardcore yet cute Danmaku shooting makes a grand comeback!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Arcade 14%, Top-Down Shooter 9.3%, Shooter 8.4%
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 31.3%, Bullet Hell 26.3%, 1990's 11.2%, Shooter 8.9%, Arcade 8.1%
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 35.9%, Bullet Hell 22.7%, Arcade 12.1%, Shooter 7.1%, Linear 6.9%
METAL CRISIS is a side-scrolling shoot 'em up inspired by 3D space shooters of the 90s. Pilot the most advanced ship Earth has created capable of acquiring enemy weapons as you battle through hordes of fighters and hulking bosses in it's war against the space colonies rebellion.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Bullet Hell 23.1%, 1990's 18.7%, Arcade 9.1%, Shooter 7.9%
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 30.8%, Bullet Hell 24.6%, Arcade 13%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%, Action 6%
The vertical scrolling shooter game '.Decluster' and its sequel '.Decluster Zero' are now available in one package.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.2%, Bullet Hell 24.2%, Top-Down Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 8.6%, Shooter 7.9%
A classic style SHMUP in the tradition of 80's and 90's vertical scrolling shooters. Maximize your run and get to the top of the High-score Leaderboard. Can you achieve the rank of Fleet Admiral? It's a challenge. Visit our website for a free playable browser demo of the game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Arcade 13.1%, 1990's 12.3%, Shooter 8.8%
A short, free danmaku bullet hell following two gun-wielding angels as war unfolds in Heaven. Dodge dense Touhou-style patterns, face demanding boss fights, and uncover skill-based secrets in this tight retro experience. Survive the bullet hell and restore the bullet heaven!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Arcade 12.3%, Shooter 8.1%, Action 7%
Super Galaxy Squadron is a fast-paced vertical shooter designed for human beings as well as SHMUP veterans. Featuring multiple game modes, a challenging but merciful difficulty curve, forgiving health system, and SEVENTEEN playable ships.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.4%, Bullet Hell 28.7%, Arcade 10.3%, Action 6.4%, Pixel Graphics 6%
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 25.1%, Bullet Hell 21.9%, Arcade 11.7%, 1990's 11.6%, Shooter 7.5%
High-speed horizontal shmups in which many fairies fight together!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Arcade 14.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%, Shooter 8.9%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Arcade 12.4%, Top-Down Shooter 10.5%, Shooter 7.7%
Jump on your hoverbike and blast off for unlimited ninja-themed bullet hell mayhem!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33%, Bullet Hell 26.2%, Arcade 11.6%, Shooter 8%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Arcade 13.8%, Top-Down Shooter 9.4%, Action 8.6%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Bullet Hell 25.2%, Arcade 14.9%, Top-Down Shooter 11.6%, Action 6.8%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, Bullet Hell 30.2%, Arcade 14.8%, Local Multiplayer 5.9%, Action 5.7%
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 22.9%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Top-Down Shooter 10.3%, Arcade 8.9%, Linear 7.4%
Four years after their previous work “GUNBIRD,” a new, even more powerful five-member group has arrived.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Arcade 14.2%, 1990's 13.4%, Action 8.9%