60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade, Bullet Hell.
A fast‑paced 2.5D shooter built entirely solo on a custom engine, featuring multiple game modes, ship loadouts, online and local co‑op, and over a decade of continuous updates. Battle alien forces through handcrafted missions, survival challenges, and intense boss encounters.
Space Elite Force II
Space Elite Force II is a fast-paced side-scrolling shmup with local co-op, weapon upgrades, handcrafted pixel art, and intense boss battles. Fight through explosive stages, chase high scores, and defend humanity.
Grav Blazer Squared
Grav Blazer is an arcade space shooter with a focus on fast paced action. Skill based firing mechanics, rotational controlled power attacks, increasing level difficulty, and endless procedurally generated levels are some of the features players will experience.
Space Elite Force II is a fast-paced side-scrolling shmup with local co-op, weapon upgrades, handcrafted pixel art, and intense boss battles. Fight through explosive stages, chase high scores, and defend humanity.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 19%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Local Co-Op 15.8%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Side Scroller 12.4%
Grav Blazer is an arcade space shooter with a focus on fast paced action. Skill based firing mechanics, rotational controlled power attacks, increasing level difficulty, and endless procedurally generated levels are some of the features players will experience.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Fast-Paced 14.8%, Procedural Generation 14.5%, Shooter 9.9%
Inspired by “shmups” and shadows, Shmadow is a modern twin-stick side-scroller that nods to retro arcade gameplay. Use your light to blast through your enemies, unlock new powers, and defeat bosses before the darkness extinguishes you.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.5%, Local Co-Op 18%, Shooter 12.6%, Action 4.5%
Blast your way through waves of alien invaders in this retro style shooter with modern visuals. Collect power ups, destroy the enemy ships and defeat the mega bosses in 12 action packed levels. On your own or with a friend in local co-op mode.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Local Co-Op 22.7%, 2.5D 15.5%, Shooter 9.9%, Arcade 8.7%
A fast-paced retro shoot-'em-up featuring evolving weapons, intense arcade combat and massive bosses — from one-man studio Psychotic Psoftware.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.5%, Side Scroller 17.8%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Fast-Paced 15.2%, Shooter 9%
It's the ultimate, strategic SHMUP ReMix! Control TWO combat wings, flick between THREE different formations, and BLAST your way through overwhelming enemy fleets! Liberate planets, build colonies, research tech and skills, craft items, or even play 2p co-op in this unique new indie game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Side Scroller 16%, Local Co-Op 13.7%, Survival 10.7%
A fast-paced shoot 'em up where skill matters. Master over 100 ships, unleash powerful special abilities, and blast through waves of Invaders. Play a new mission every day and climb the world-wide leaderboards.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Bullet Hell 23%, Procedural Generation 19.4%, Arcade 10.3%, Top-Down 6%
Bleed 2 is a relentless arcade action game featuring air-dodging, bullet-reflecting, and tons of bosses. Now with randomly-generated levels and daily challenges, too!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.2%, Bullet Hell 26.2%, Local Co-Op 17.7%, Procedural Generation 10.6%, Arcade 9%
Grav Blazer is an arcade space shooter with a focus on fast paced action. Skill based firing mechanics, rotational controlled power attacks, increasing level difficulty, and endless procedurally generated levels are some of the features players will experience.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Fast-Paced 14.9%, Shooter 10.5%, Procedural Generation 10.3%
Xenoraid is a vertically scrolling shoot'em up with procedurally driven missions and detailed shooting mechanics. Modern features such as real time fighter switching and squadron management make Xenoraid a fresh and thrilling shooter!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Local Co-Op 19.2%, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Survival 12%, Shooter 9.9%
Steredenn is a frenetic and chaotic space shooter, carved in big beautiful pixels, with insane boss battles. Embark in your ship and engage the fight against dreadful space pirates in a never-ending combat for your survival.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 22.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Local Co-Op 15.7%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Side Scroller 10%
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 36%, Bullet Hell 23.5%, Local Co-Op 16.8%, 2.5D 7.7%, Arcade 7.7%
A deep, tactical shoot'em up. With every takedown, you’ll earn cash and xp to upgrade your ship and unlock new abilities. Online and local co-op. Unique versus mode. Realistic physics and water simulation.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.4%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Local Co-Op 17.5%, Shooter 7.7%, Arcade 6.1%
Blast through alien hordes as the finest cyborg mercenary in existence! To emerge victorious, you'll need to manage time and resources skillfully. Toaplan's run-and-gun smash-hit finally arrives on PC, reloaded with new features and quality-of-life extras!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.7%, Local Co-Op 32.8%, Arcade 13.5%, Top-Down 11.7%, Action 3.5%
CounterAttack: Uprising is a side scrolling space shooter (shmup). Team up or fight solo, 1 - 4 player local or up to 8 players online cross-platform coop, unlock upgrades, use powerful ultimate abilities, enhance your ship the way you want, and save the Earth from annihilation.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Co-op Campaign 15.4% ★, Local Co-Op 14.9%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Online Co-Op 11.3%
A fast paced action shooter inspired by the arcade classic Super Pang! Use a wide selection of weapons and powerups to tear through increasingly challenging levels.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 22.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Fast-Paced 21.4%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Arcade 7.8%
Deadzone: Rogue is a roguelite FPS set in space. Blast through swarms of hostile machines, combine powerful augments and elements to forge your build, and grow stronger with each run — solo or in co-op.
Why similar: Online Co-Op 29.5%, Bullet Hell 24%, PvE 17.5%, Shooter 13%, Sci-fi 8.4%
This intense space shoot ’em up challenges you to fight across two battlefields on one splitscreen. Instantly switch between them to dodge waves of bullets, reach secret areas, or surprise your enemies. Play solo or turn it up to 11 with a local co-op partner.
Why similar: Split Screen 28.5% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Local Co-Op 24.5%, Shooter 7.3%, Arcade 7%
Gear up for an intergalactic thrill ride! Space Elite Force is a frenzied space-shooter packed with weapon customization and epic boss battles. Take command of your ship and fight for the survival of humanity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Bullet Hell 22.1%, Side Scroller 19.3%, Local Co-Op 16%, Arcade 8.7%
A twist at every turn! Explore a colorful shoot 'em up with varied and diverse gameplay beyond the familiar shooting and dodging. Every situation, every enemy, and every boss offers a different handcrafted experience.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Local Co-Op 14.2%, 2.5D 14%, Shooter 9%
A face-melting, pixel-pumping arcade shoot 'em up featuring awesome power-ups, epic boss battles and spectacular effects at a blistering 60fps. Blast into battle against giant space destroyers in Arcade Mode, tackle endless waves of enemies in Survival Mode and face off against epic level guardians in Boss Run mode.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 30.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, Bullet Hell 22.5%, Arcade 11.8%, Action 4.9%
Sky Force Reloaded is a classic shoot ‘em up experience packed in gorgeous visuals and excellent gameplay. Enjoy flashy explosions, beautiful scenery and massive bosses in single player or local cooperative modes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Local Co-Op 20.9%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, 2.5D 9.1%, Arcade 8.3%
Bladestar is a sci-fi cinematic action shooter featuring visually rich worlds with potentially endless enemies on each level. Defend the galaxy flying a Manta Starfighter through asteroid, mine, and debris fields while battling pirates, rebels, and aliens.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 29.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Procedural Generation 14.9%, Shooter 9.8%, Arcade 8.6%
Command destructive spaceships to obliterate hordes of enemy vessels, while quickly solving puzzles to weave through networks of vibrantly colorful, adversarial machines!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.9%, Local Co-Op 25.2%, Shooter 11.6%, Bullet Hell 11%, 2.5D 5.6%
High-octane 2D shooter. Put your shooting skills to the test with over 200 weapons and attachments. Play game modes solo or co-op online!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.3%, Bullet Hell 28.8%, Shooter 15.1%, Arcade 14%, Online Co-Op 5.3%
AFTERBLAST is a challenging FPS roguelite. Play SOLO or in CO-OP (1-4 players). Get stronger each run. Obtain powerful abilities, weapons and find a way to save your planet. Stand up against the Gods and defeat hordes of monsters in intense bullet-hell combat!
Why similar: Online Co-Op 41.3%, Bullet Hell 26.7%, Shooter 17.5%, Arcade 7.4%, Action 4.7%
Kickback is a top-down shooter with roguelike elements, where shooting is the only way to move. Repel waves of mutants, create combinations of weapons and upgrades to survive at all costs on your own or with a friend in a local co-op mode.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.4%, Local Co-Op 20.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Survival 10.8%, Shooter 9.3%
Movement is your weapon. A sci-fi action roguelike and shmup combined, in Gunlocked 2 you'll pilot and upgrade a state-of-the-art warship against endless waves of deadly aliens. Deep customization, branching paths, and tons of unlockables offer endless replayability!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.3%, Bullet Hell 24.1%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 12%, Top-Down 10.1%
CometStriker DX is a fast-paced arcade-style shooter where you boost through danger and blast everything in your way!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Bullet Hell 22%, Side Scroller 17.6%, Local Co-Op 10.2%, Shooter 9.1%
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 27.3%, Bullet Hell 21.9%, Local Co-Op 13.9%, PvE 10.2%, Shooter 8.9%
The sequel to Toaplan’s shoot ‘em up masterpiece Truxton is a thrilling insane space action with an unforgiving difficulty level. Enjoy the visually stunning pixel graphics and vibrant music as you dodge the high-speed bullet rain and take on tough bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.7%, Arcade 14.6%, Local Co-Op 14.4%, Top-Down 14.1%, Sci-fi 10.3%
In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Local Co-Op 18.7%, Side Scroller 18.2%, Co-op Campaign 12.3% ★, Fast-Paced 8%
Fast & fluid arcade-style shooter with roguelike elements! Take flight on a lethal rocket-powered jetboard, blasting alien invaders with an explosive arsenal of ridiculous weaponry. Face off against massive, multi-stage bosses. Jetboard Joust resurrects the spirit of the arcade for the 21st century!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.4%, Bullet Hell 27.2%, Side Scroller 22.9%, Arcade 7.7%, Sci-fi 5.5%
Sine Mora EX is a side-scrolling shoot'em up that provides a unique challenge, where time is the ultimate factor. Mixing classic shooter sensibilities with contemporary presentation, Sine Mora EX is a gorgeous shoot'em up offering both a Story Mode that weaves an excessive tale and an Arcade Mode.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Side Scroller 17.2%, 2.5D 11.7%, Local Co-Op 9.5%
Raging Blasters is a vertical scroll shmup featuring high speed scrolling and the exhilaration of destruction.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.6%, Local Co-Op 26.6%, Shooter 14.6%, Bullet Hell 10.1%, Arcade 6.4%
Join the Galactic Tournament in this fast-paced comical action shooter. Level-up your Hero and unlock an arsenal of weapons. Lay waste to your friends and foes in local, LAN and online multiplayer matches, or hone your skills in single player and custom games.
Why similar: Online Co-Op 83.8%, Action 16.2%
Slide, jump and shoot in 8 directions in this explosive Run 'n Gun for up to 3 players! Swap weapons in real time, activate insane specials and take on alien bosses in an action-packed invasion of retro mayhem!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Local Co-Op 22.5%, Side Scroller 17.5%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Shooter 9.1%
Experience the addictive gameplay of old-school arcade favourites, updated and improved for the 21st century! Unique retro-futuristic sound and graphics, player responsive difficulty, and a subtle system of tactics combined with classic gameplay make Ultratron a fun and hypnotic arcade blast.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 29.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Arcade 15.3%, Shooter 7.7%, Bullet Hell 7.4%
Alien Crusader is an action packed, vertical scrolling, space shooter game, similar to classic coin-up arcade and shoot'em up games.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.2%, Local Co-Op 30.2%, Sci-fi 10.3%, Action 9.8%, Singleplayer 3.5%
Super Hydorah is a nonlinear horizontal shoot’ em up designed to offer a challenging experience, sublimating the richness of traditional shmup classics. Face the menace of the Meroptians aboard the Delta Lance, alone or with your friends in this game with direct action and nostalgic art.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 47.2%, Co-op Campaign 20.6% ★, Arcade 13.7%, Bullet Hell 10.2%, Action 4.9%
MOTHERGUNSHIP is a bullet-hell FPS where you craft your own guns, fight gigantic bosses, and defeat a robotic alien armada that conquered Earth. Face off against overwhelming odds in brutal, non-stop combats where thinking on your feet is the only way to survive.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 31.5%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Online Co-Op 19%, Procedural Generation 17.4%, Sci-fi 6.5%
Assault Android Cactus is an intense arcade style twin stick shooter - pick from one of nine unique synthetic heroines and blast your way through overwhelming robots hordes to save the ship from its own workforce. Supports single player and local co-op game modes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Fast-Paced 15.7%, Local Co-Op 14%, Shooter 8.2%
Meltdown is a tactical arcade shooter featuring both singleplayer and intense online multiplayer. Become the most skilled soldier, choose your weapons, get the best upgrades, buckle up and start your mission. Be careful, each enemy has it’s own combat style, special AI and gear. Adapt to them to survive!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 39%, Arcade 22.5%, Shooter 21.5%, Action 17%
GalaxIverse is a top down fast paced vertical blastathon, Battle Fleets and formations of aliens with the occasional boss thrown in for good luck.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.3%, Bullet Hell 24.2%, Shooter 15.9%, Arcade 10.8%, Top-Down 7.7%
A SUPER throwback to the classic quarter eating arcade games of the 80's. Super Bit Blaster XL is an (even more) enhanced version of the retro styled, addictive, and fast paced arcade shoot 'em up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Bullet Hell 25.3%, Local Co-Op 17.1%, Survival 10.7%, Arcade 9.9%
Defend against hordes of zombies in this fun filled top-down shooter. Build and upgrade your base, unlock powerful guns, and take on challenging bosses with up to 4 players in online co-op. Play minigames to earn bonuses and survive the zombie apocalypse one night at a time!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, Co-op Campaign 15.4% ★, Shooter 13.6%, Arcade 11.5%, Top-Down 10.5%
Challenge yourself to a new kind of bullet-hell fusion shooter. Change your aircraft to get new skills just when you need them against advancing foes. Aim for the top spot!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Local Co-Op 20.2%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Side Scroller 14.5%, Shooter 8.7%
Shoot, destroy, collect, craft and destroy even more! "Dark Gravity" is a fast-paced, low poly vertical shoot'em up game that features non-linear campaign mode with lots of enemies and bosses. Craft new weapons, upgrade your fighter and build an ultimate aerial war machine!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.3%, Local Co-Op 16.6%, Shooter 14.7%, Arcade 12.1%, Top-Down 11%
Shadowgrounds breathes fresh air into the action genre with explosive combat sequences, an innovative weapon upgrade system, and an intriguing storyline. The adrenaline-pumping, top-down gameplay and audiovisual fireworks set the scene for this new action experience which also includes single computer (split keyboard or joystick) co-op...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Local Co-Op 20.7%, Shooter 14.2%, Sci-fi 12.5%, Top-Down 11.8%
Tune into Aaero2 - a heart-pounding rhythm-shooter with 20 stunning alien worlds, each powered by a legendary Monstercat track. Trace ribbons of light, unleash devastating firepower, and conquer colossal bosses! Play solo or co-op and feel every beat as you fight to the soundtrack.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 42%, Arcade 17.9%, Shooter 15.8%, Sci-fi 12.3%, 3D 7.5%
Escape failed! All we have left is our will to survive, the endless hordes of enemies, and enough bullets to rip them all to shreds. Blazing trail. Vertical co-op shooter, offering accessible, action-packed gameplay.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.3%, Shooter 17.3%, Arcade 14.2%, Top-Down 13.9%, Local Co-Op 7.7%
Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.6%, Side Scroller 23%, Shooter 16.2%, Arcade 14.6%, Action 6.8%
Sky Mercenaries - Fast paced action overdose with rpg elements
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.7%, Bullet Hell 30.9%, Online Co-Op 16.9%, Arcade 11.6%, Action 5%
A retro shooter with a new power: the power to become any ship.Lost in the depths of space, you are a being of pure psychic energy with the uncanny power to take over and control anything you see in order to survive.Built for PC, Enemy Mind lets you battle your way through 70+ waves of challenging enemies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Local Co-Op 15.6%, Side Scroller 14.7%, Shooter 10.8%
Why play shoot 'em ups one ship at a time? Launch them all at once! Unleash an entire armada of ships in Shoot 1UP!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Side Scroller 17.7%, Local Co-Op 12.3%, Shooter 9.7%
A fast-paced multiplayer shooter where you customize your robot, zoom around with a jetpack, and battle with various weapons. Master the arenas, surprise your enemies, and enjoy the nonstop action!
Blast your way through an endless maze inhabited by deadly robots and their invulnerable, menacing master Evil Otto. Tag in a friend in local co-op to help you survive this twin-stick revival of an arcade classic.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.7%, Bullet Hell 25.1%, Procedural Generation 17.2%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 9.5%
Fast-paced local multi-player game packed with action. Destroy your friends with all sorts of different weapons and power-ups across multiple game modes!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.5%, Split Screen 21.7% ★, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Local Co-Op 15.3%, Shooter 8.2%
A fast twin-stick shooter where you compete for the top spot in the leaderboards.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.9%, Bullet Hell 27.2%, Shooter 12.9%, Arcade 10.4%, Top-Down 10.1%
Survive against hordes of enemies getting ever stronger, alone or with friends. Level up, unlock upgrades and new guns in this multiplayer bullet-heaven roguelite.
Why similar: Online Co-Op 38.9%, Bullet Hell 35%, PvE 10.7%, Co-op Campaign 9.3% ★, Action 5.4%
