60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell, Action, Arcade.
Beginner Welcome Bullet Hell Shooter. "Chapter Mode", which is starting from a simple stage and gradually becoming more difficult, is recommended for beginners. Once you get used to bullet hell, let's experience full-scale bullet hell in "Challenge Mode".
Bullet Hell Monday: Finale
"Bullet Hell Monday: Finale" is a beginner-friendly bullet hell shooter. Upgrade your craft, clear the Chapter Mode, defeat bosses, and enhance your abilities to conquer stages.
Danmaku Unlimited 2
Classic Japanese style vertical manic shooting action! Shoot, dodge and explode your way through the second entry in the critically acclaimed Danmaku Unlimited series. Battle through nail-biting bullet patterns and compete for dominance on the global leaderboard!
"Bullet Hell Monday: Finale" is a beginner-friendly bullet hell shooter. Upgrade your craft, clear the Chapter Mode, defeat bosses, and enhance your abilities to conquer stages.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Top-Down Shooter 18.3%, Shooter 6.5%, Abstract 5.6%
Classic Japanese style vertical manic shooting action! Shoot, dodge and explode your way through the second entry in the critically acclaimed Danmaku Unlimited series. Battle through nail-biting bullet patterns and compete for dominance on the global leaderboard!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 40.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 40.1%, Arcade 5.6%, Shooter 5.5%, Great Soundtrack 4.1%
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 46.7%, Bullet Hell 30.5%, Arcade 8%, Great Soundtrack 5.8%, Shooter 2.7%
Blending classic shooting game design with a substantial dose of modern day bullet hell and flashy pyrotechnics, Bullet Soul has it all! Play through multiple modes, all designed to welcome newcomers to the genre, but also challenge experts aiming for ever higher scores.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 49.8%, Bullet Hell 35.4%, Great Soundtrack 8%, Action 6.9%
Shoot! Dodge! and... Get Hit!? "Ikaruga" is a vertical shoot 'em up that features an unique polarity-switching gameplay. Switch the ship's polarity and "get hit and absorb" enemy bullets! Achieve High Score with the chain bonus!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.5%, Bullet Hell 36.4%, Arcade 9.8%, Shooter 4.5%, Great Soundtrack 3.5%
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 22.3%, Top-Down Shooter 21.6%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Shooter 9.9%, Score Attack 9.4%
Waves is an Arcade Twin-Stick Shooter that's all about High Scores. Build your combo and drop bombs in pursuit of Leaderboard dominance over seven game-modes!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Bullet Hell 19%, Abstract 10.7%, Psychedelic 10.3%, Shooter 9.2%
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 39.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 39.1%, Arcade 9.6%, Great Soundtrack 5.4%, Action 2.4%
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 38.8%, Bullet Hell 38.3%, Arcade 9.8%, Great Soundtrack 6%, Action 4.6%
Overwhelming bullet patterns. An exhilarating Break System. Timeless gameplay. The definitive bullet hell shooter that continues to captivate shoot-'em-up fans around the world.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Top-Down Shooter 18.9%, Shooter 9.8%, Top-Down 7.9%
Saviors brings the best bullet hell experience you can find on Steam. Play through 18 challenging stages in this ultimate test of tactics and reflexes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48%, Bullet Hell 29.9%, Great Soundtrack 5.2%, Arcade 5%, Shooter 4.2%
Enjoy a fast and frantic arcade shmup from Triangle Service! Attack in all directions and rack up the multipliers - do you have XIIZEAL?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, Top-Down Shooter 21.5%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Shooter 10.1%, Score Attack 8.7%
Bullet Heaven 2 is a bullet-hell shoot-em-up inspired by games like Touhou and Jamestown. It's all about shooting every cute thing that moves, while dodging hundreds of shiny bullets per second!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 45.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 35.2%, Great Soundtrack 7.1%, Action 4.2%, Shooter 3.7%
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 31.8%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Score Attack 15.1%, Shooter 13.9%, Arcade 4.1%
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 39.8%, Bullet Hell 33.7%, Arcade 8.9%, Shooter 4.7%, Action 4.4%
The world really does revolve around you in this mind-bending shooter where changing your perspective could save your life.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.9%, Bullet Hell 25.9%, Shooter 10%, Score Attack 7.7%, Arcade 7.5%
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 23%, Top-Down Shooter 20.5%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Shooter 8.2%, Score Attack 7.7%
RefRain - prism memories - is an empowering, cyberpunk, bullet-hell shoot-’em-up that focuses on fast-paced, offensive gameplay. “Dive” into a hazardous digital world, cycle through 3 different attack modes, and delete the opposition with superior firepower.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.3%, Bullet Hell 31.5%, Action 9.7%, Great Soundtrack 8%, Indie 5.4%
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 25.9%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19.4%, Arcade 8.3%, Score Attack 8.3%
The ultra-hardcore, authentic vertical scrolling shooter game comes back to life in the modern age. Dodge, shoot, and destroy. Conquer all six stages and experience the real thrill of vertical scrolling shooter.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.4%, Top-Down Shooter 24.5%, Shooter 13.7%, Arcade 11.4%, Top-Down 8.2%
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 47.8%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Shooter 9.7%, Arcade 7%, Top-Down 5.9%
Akka Arrh is a modern take on a scrapped project from the 1980s, providing players with a fast-paced, addictive, arcade shooter experience and psychedelic visuals. Protect your life rings as you chain together combos and go for a high score!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Abstract 9.6%, Shooter 8.6%
Pawarumi is a modern shoot’em up set in a retro futuristic sci-fi pre-Columbian universe. You’ll take control of the almighty ship Chukaru and its three unique weapons! Shoot wisely to either do double damage, heal yourself or charge your Super Attack!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Score Attack 12.9%, Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 11.2%
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 34.1%, Bullet Hell 30.6%, Shooter 11.7%, Arcade 11.7%, 2D 4.4%
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 34.8%, Bullet Hell 29.6%, Shooter 15%, Arcade 11.9%, Action 5.9%
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 35.2%, Bullet Hell 22.8%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Arcade 7.6%, Score Attack 6.2%
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 22.5%, Top-Down Shooter 20.6%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 8.8%
KAIKAN is a vertical scrolling shooter that focuses on destroying enemies. Destroy enemies with 6 types of aircraft with different performance, clear 5 stages, and aim for a higher score.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Top-Down Shooter 19.5%, Bullet Hell 12%, Shooter 11.4%, Score Attack 9.2%
Ghost Blade HD is an intense bullet-hell shoot 'em up game, with satisfying and addictive score-based gameplay. With its inspiration going back to the shooting games of the 1990s era, Ghost Blade HD ties old memories to current tones and techniques.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 48.9%, Bullet Hell 38.8%, Action 7.9%, Indie 4.4%
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 27.5%, Bullet Hell 22.8%, Top-Down Shooter 12.7%, Score Attack 12.3%, Shooter 10.7%
This is the story of a fighter who wanted to become...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.6%, Bullet Hell 28.7%, Great Soundtrack 9.1%, Arcade 7.3%, Shooter 4.9%
Experience the rush of battle with the fan acclaimed Bullet-Hell shooter "SUGURI". You're equipped with an automatic lock-on targeting system and a unique arsenal of hyper weapons, power shields, and more. Sure, she may look cute, but when it's time to fight, it's all business.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 42.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 35.6%, Shooter 8.8%, Great Soundtrack 6.1%, Action 4.7%
天狗と妖怪の日常を覗き見られる小劇場シューティング 妖怪の不思議で美しい弾幕を撮れ！撃て！
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.4%, Shooter 16.7%, Score Attack 15.3%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Action 6.8%
弾幕は 地獄であるほど 美しい 深ければ深いほど地底は地獄の姿を取り戻す ヘリッシュでラブリーな弾幕シューティング地獄
Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 34.4%, Great Soundtrack 11.2%, Action 7.1%, Indie 4.6%
Triangle Service presents the essential arcade experience! Power up your ship, evade enemy fire, and blast your way to the final boss in DeltaZeal!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 29.7%, Bullet Hell 25.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Arcade 7.1%, Score Attack 5.9%
SPLIT BULLET is a game all about 'splitting up' a massive crowd of enemies—yes, those polygons—crawling towards you. Don't let 'em get you and survive as long as you can, by using your instincts and weapons.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Bullet Hell 20.7%, Abstract 12.9%, Score Attack 10.5%, Shooter 10.3%
Super Glitter Rush is a boss-rush style bullet hell shoot-em-up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.8%, Bullet Hell 28.6%, Shooter 14.4%, Score Attack 7%, 2D 4.1%
Super reaKtor is a bullet hell focused on difficulty with a twist: original controls and 2 differents weak points to manage. Collect green energy pellets, and avoid or absorb the various threats.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 35.5%, Score Attack 21.4%, Psychedelic 17.6%, Arcade 13.9%, 2D 5.1%
Test your reflexes in POLYGONEER, defend yourself from prolygonal shapes taht comes from everywhere, just hitting is not enough you need to match the right color shot to the polygon too! Are you ready for the challenge?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.4%, Top-Down Shooter 20.3%, Arcade 12.4%, Score Attack 11%, Top-Down 7.2%
This is a music rhythm STG where stages with highly BGM synchronization will show you a barrage musical; A shop system with dozens of items available offers you infinite possibility; An AI based auto dodging system benefits beginners.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 36.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 32.4%, Shooter 11.4%, Great Soundtrack 9.5%, Action 6.4%
Break through unlimited waves of enemies and fight unpredictable bosses!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Top-Down Shooter 18%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 9.2%
Bullet Soul Infinite Burst is a vertically scrolling shooting game crossing old-school gameplay with a bullet hell twist. It adds numerous gameplay enhancements over its predecessor, Bullet Soul, not least of which is Burst Mode. The same aggressive, bullet-cancelling gameplay, now with more destruction, more coins and more tunes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 49.6%, Bullet Hell 34.4%, Great Soundtrack 8.2%, Action 7.9%
Experience your music collection as never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 23.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Psychedelic 9.3%, Shooter 8.9%
Chip destructible bosses apart pixel-by-pixel in this twin-stick bullet-hell shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Bullet Hell 18%, Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Abstract 10.4%, Score Attack 8.8%
Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, Bullet Hell 26.4%, Shooter 13.5%, Score Attack 12.8%, Arcade 10.3%
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 36.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 11.4%, Action 4.1%
Sine Mora is a horizontal shoot'em up that provides a unique take on challenge, where time is the ultimate factor.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 52.7%, Bullet Hell 26.4%, Arcade 8.3%, Shooter 6.8%, Action 3.5%
classical horizontal scroll 2D Shmup
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.1%, Score Attack 15.7%, Shooter 14.7%, Bullet Hell 10.7%, 2D 5.5%
Outnumbered is a mass-enemy top-down shooter where bullet heaven meets bullet hell. Evolve your ship, master your loadout and turn the tide against hordes of enemies. You may be outnumbered, but you are far from outpowered.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Top-Down Shooter 19.9%, Shooter 9.3%, Arcade 6.9%
Only armed with a double barrel shotgun, go through waves of hell spawns to get your book back! A bullet hell arena shooter!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25%, Top-Down Shooter 23.8%, Bullet Hell 23.1%, Shooter 10.6%, Top-Down 7.3%
Zenohell is a 90s inspired shoot-em'up (shmup) that is all about simple gameplay, just dodge, shoot, score, with vibrant pixel visuals and a kicking 28 track soundtrack, with lots of content to boot.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 80.4%, Action 19.6%
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 25.7%, Bullet Hell 21.7%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Arcade 9.7%, Score Attack 8.9%
Crush the forces of hell and get a high score in this addictive, action-packed, arcade-inspired twin-stick shooter!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Top-Down Shooter 21.2%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Shooter 9.2%, Score Attack 7.9%
Endless arcade action with just ONE button - Switch directions whenever you shoot!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.9%, Bullet Hell 24.7%, Score Attack 16%, Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 10.4%
Shoot to the beat in this rhythm bullet hell where every shot creates music. Turn any song into a rhythm-bullet-hell epic battle.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Top-Down Shooter 22.1%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Psychedelic 16.8%, Top-Down 9.3%
Trigonarium is a hardcore twin-stick shooter for fans of challenging arcade gaming. Fight your way through multitudes of enemy formations in constantly shifting battle arenas to face the colossal level bosses.
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 21.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Abstract 13.7%, Psychedelic 13%, Score Attack 9%
A free-form arena-shooter Roguelite with heavy emphasis on building an overpowered character! You play as a little shape that shoots other shapes! Strengthen your character by mixing and matching mods and upgrades, and experiment with a limitless rune upgrade system!
Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 27.1%, Bullet Hell 24.2%, Score Attack 13.7%, Abstract 12.6%, Arcade 9.9%
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 52%, Arcade 15.1%, Bullet Hell 11.3%, Great Soundtrack 7.3%, Action 6.1%
