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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 24.7%, Bullet Hell 23.5%, Arcade 15.4%, Action 14.2%, 1990's 8.8%

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 36.6%, Bullet Hell 25.7%, Arcade 13.9%, Action 10.8%, 2D 4.7%

Castle of Shikigami is a dark, supernatural vertically-scrolling shoot-’em-up classic. Summer, 2005: Tokyo's Metropolitan Police Force is investigating an occult serial killer. Specialists have been called in to investigate. The case is called “The Castle of Shikigami Incident”.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.9%, Bullet Hell 23.7%, Action 23.6%, Arcade 10.8%, Anime 6.9%

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 32%, Bullet Hell 24.8%, Arcade 12.8%, Action 9.7%, 1990's 6.8%

Shoot the enemy at close range! Crystal Breaker is a vertically scrolling shmup that focuses on close range attack.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.3%, Arcade 15.6%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, 1990's 11.4%, Action 10%

Aim for the stars in Splendor The Great, a 2D vertically scrolling shoot'em up that challenges you to plan your shots creatively and execute them with grace. Discover your own path through waves of enemies. Demonstrate your mastery by chaining each wave to reveal more of the night sky.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 31.6%, Arcade 15.3%, Action 10.5%, 2D 5.2%

Addictive fast-paced shoot-em-up with beautiful 3D graphics and an amazing soundtrack. 5 ships to choose from and 5 action-packed Stages.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.4%, Bullet Hell 28.2%, Action 14.3%, Arcade 14%, Sci-fi 6.1%

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 29%, Bullet Hell 23.5%, Arcade 14.5%, Action 9.2%, Futuristic 7.7%

A retro styled Len'en fangame inspired by the Japanese PC-98 Touhou Project games. Enjoy a nostalgic shoot-'em-up experience with faithful graphics and music without the hang-ups of outdated hardware.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.2%, Arcade 10%, Anime 8.9%, Action 7.6%

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

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.8%, Bullet Hell 26.6%, Action 13.5%, Arcade 12.1%, Anime 5.3%

Embark on a retro-shoot-'em-up task to fight space pirates, industrial equipment, archeotech and, probably, space gods. Engage enemies in increasingly cruel levels, fight vile bosses, uncover secrets and pursue the call of ancient technologies.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Arcade 13.5%, Action 8.1%, Anime 7.9%

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 34.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.1%, Arcade 15.1%, Action 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 4.5%

High-speed horizontal shmups in which many fairies fight together!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Arcade 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Action 7.6%

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 29.3%, Bullet Hell 28.4%, Arcade 13.5%, Action 9.3%, 1990's 6.5%

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 31.9%, Bullet Hell 30.5%, Arcade 15.8%, Action 8.9%, Anime 6%

RED TITANS is a single player vertical shoot em up, use the resources available to stop the threat, you will have to be very skillful since there are no continues. Enjoy the chaotic and addictive Survivor mode that Red Titans has in store for you. (Survivor-Like)

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Bullet Hell 23.6%, Arcade 15.9%, Action 14.9%, 1990's 9.8%

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 42.5%, Bullet Hell 28.3%, Arcade 10.4%, Action 6.4%, Anime 5.9%

Clusterbug is a space-themed, insect-filled, and futuristic bullet hell shoot 'em up. Travel through the insect-filled world as you cleanse it from a bio-mechanical virus that has turned any living being infected by it into frenzied mech mutations, bringing freedom and peace.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.8%, Bullet Hell 26.3%, Arcade 14.8%, Action 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%

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 38.7%, Bullet Hell 23.7%, Arcade 13.4%, Action 8%, Futuristic 4.5%

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 38.7%, Bullet Hell 22.7%, Action 14.9%, Arcade 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%

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 27.7%, Bullet Hell 26%, Arcade 16.2%, Action 10.7%, Anime 7.5%

Four years after their previous work “GUNBIRD,” a new, even more powerful five-member group has arrived.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Arcade 15.6%, Action 14.2%, 1990's 9.2%

A small shoot 'em up that combines the charm of retro arcades with innovative gameplay mechanics, delivering a fresh yet familiar experience. A single coin gives you as many attempts as you want to get the world's high score.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.6%, Bullet Hell 34.8%, Arcade 22.2%, Action 2.5%

Cybxus Hearts inspired by classic Japanese shooting games. This is a game where you control three different characters at the same time.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.3%, Bullet Hell 31.4%, Arcade 15.2%, Action 12.3%, Sci-fi 4.4%

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 38.2%, Bullet Hell 30.4%, Arcade 16.8%, Action 8.1%, 2D 5.8%

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 29.7%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Arcade 14.6%, Action 14.1%, 1990's 8%

BrAInstorm is a heavily stylised shoot-em-up/bullethell. dodge bullets and defeat waves of enemies while you travel through the mind to uncover the truth.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.4%, Arcade 17.8%, Action 17.2%, Bullet Hell 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%

Betrayed by her cut-throat crew, Luna Starr - former Space Pirate Captain turned bounty hunter - has a score to settle. As Luna, travel to 5 exotic planets to track down your mutinous mates, and face them in Bullet Hell dogfights to the death!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.4%, Bullet Hell 26%, Action 11.8%, Arcade 10.2%, Futuristic 6.2%

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 35.5%, Bullet Hell 30.4%, Arcade 11.5%, Action 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 4.7%

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: Bullet Hell 35.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 35.4%, Arcade 12.9%, Action 11.3%, Sci-fi 4.9%

Battle huge "Koju" bugs in CAVE's beautiful fantasy shooter, Mushihimesama. Experience the thrill of bullet hell from the masters of the genre as you evade visually stunning shot patterns with thousands of bullets.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 36.4%, Arcade 13%, Action 5.8%, Anime 5.3%

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 26.2%, Bullet Hell 22.7%, Arcade 14.4%, 1990's 8.2%, Action 7%

A PIONEER OF THE BULLET HELL GENRE BY TOAPLAN IS BACK!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Arcade 14%, 1990's 10.1%, Action 9.1%

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 33.9%, Bullet Hell 26.2%, Arcade 14.6%, Action 9.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%

Arcade-style bullet hell action! 3 ships, 5 special weapons, and screen-clearing bombs. Conquer 5 intense stages with dynamic difficulty—then compete for high scores on online leaderboards.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.9%, Bullet Hell 29.8%, Arcade 16.7%, Action 9.4%, 2D 3.7%

Galactic Sentinels is a high-octane bullet-hell shmup packed with old-school arcade soul and modern polish. Choose from 16 unique ships, 30 weapons, 20 drone types and various power ups. Master innovative MegaWarp mechanic, and survive intense boss battles. multiple modes and difficulties.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.1%, Bullet Hell 23.6%, Action 15.3%, Arcade 15.2%, Futuristic 6%

Dodge, dash, and blast through five handcrafted worlds in a fast pixel-art arcade shooter built for score chasing, boss fights, and perfect runs. Free demo available.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.1%, Bullet Hell 22.1%, Arcade 14%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%, Action 7%

Defeat 7 bosses in this radial Shoot 'em up game to obtain full power of color spectre and defeat hidden evil.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Action 24.7%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Arcade 14%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%

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 27.2%, Bullet Hell 25%, Arcade 17.5%, Action 14.8%, Colorful 5.2%

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 32.6%, Bullet Hell 24.9%, 1990's 13.3%, Arcade 10.3%, Action 8.8%

Ride around the many galaxies of Stellarium in a hectic vertical bullet hell, facing off all kinds of creatures and dodging giant storms of bullets.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 33.2%, Arcade 16.1%, Action 11.5%, 2D 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: Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, Bullet Hell 29.2%, Arcade 19.4%, Action 13.3%, 2D 4.1%

1CC Games’ first shoot ’em up returns with totally overhauled visuals, all-new enemies and attacks, a deeper scoring system, remixed soundtrack and fresh player powers. Space Moth: Lunar Edition is the ultimate version of the beloved cult classic.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29%, Bullet Hell 23.9%, Arcade 13.3%, Action 9.2%, 1990's 7.5%

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 28.4%, Bullet Hell 23.2%, Arcade 16.7%, Action 15.1%, 1990's 7.5%

A minimalistic 2D shoot-em-up, based on dodging bullets.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 32.9%, Arcade 13.5%, Action 10.4%, Linear 4.6%

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

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Arcade 15.7%, Action 13.4%, 1990's 8.3%

4D:XD is a top-down 2D bullet hell space shooter. Conquer the game with as few deaths as possible!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Bullet Hell 29.2%, Arcade 12.3%, Action 8.9%, Futuristic 4.8%

Deathsmiles is CAVE's bullet-hell shoot-'em-up where you take the role of one of five Angels to defend the magical land of Gilverado from an invasion by Hell itself! Eradicate this devilish assault!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.5%, Bullet Hell 34.6%, Arcade 11.6%, Action 7.4%, Anime 7%

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 30.5%, Bullet Hell 24.2%, Arcade 15.6%, Action 11%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%

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 37%, Bullet Hell 21.7%, Arcade 15.9%, Action 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%

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 43%, Bullet Hell 26.5%, Arcade 17.5%, Action 13%

Stranded in the abyss is a shoot-em-up in a unique sci-fi sci-environment where you command a massive squad of ships in an endless war Against an evil rebellion. Shoot command and bomb your way through hundreds of enemy fighters, capital ships, and skirmishes.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.2%, Bullet Hell 27.7%, Arcade 15.2%, Action 7.7%, 2D 5.4%

The Swan EM-43DSC... A experimental fighter jet blasts through the skies of the New East/West. And as the pilot clutches her yoke, she commits to her rebellion knowing full well, that her mission is not for the faint of heart....

Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Action 11.4%, Arcade 10.5%, Futuristic 9.9%