60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Arcade, Shoot 'Em Up, 2D.
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.
EGGCONSOLE ZANAC EX MSX2
The Zanac battle, which was supposed to have ended, was not over. To suppress the reactivated organic intelligence, Zanac takes flight once again!
Feeble Light
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!
The Zanac battle, which was supposed to have ended, was not over. To suppress the reactivated organic intelligence, Zanac takes flight once again!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Shooter 13.4%, Arcade 11.9%, Action 11.5%
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 25.2%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 10.1%, Action 7.9%
Be shot and shoot back! Rule reversal type Shmup "Return Ace"What you have been given is the power to take advantage of the oncoming malice and return it.Please enjoy the unique sense of incompatibility, tension, and striking that the experience of bullet energy weaves.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Shooter 12.8%, 1980s 11.2%, Arcade 9.8%
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 22.9%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Shooter 13.3%, Arcade 10.5%, Action 7.5%
Classic 80s inspired shooter
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 9.8%, 1980s 8.5%
A retro-style classic side-scrolling shoot ’em up. Fly Super Arcade Boy through 8 levels, blast enemy waves, grab power-ups, and take down bosses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Bullet Hell 12.6%, Shooter 11.6%, 1980s 10.4%, Arcade 9.1%
To bring you the old school 2D space arcade feeling in a modern look and feel. Whether you like the hard core style of the old days, or you have become the more lay back type, shoot your way home at the fun rate for you. Upgrade your ship on the way home, to get ready for the final battle. Have fun!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.9%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, 1980s 12.9%, Shooter 10.9%, Arcade 9.3%
In this unique shooter from 1984. take on the role of a pilot of an out-dated Cosmic Cruiser, fighting to rescue the crew of a distant space station that had been captured by a raiding party from the sinister Rallom Empire.
Why similar: Shooter 17.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.5%, Arcade 11.2%, 1980s 8.6%, Action 8.4%
PRISMIDIA: Spirit of the Rift is a sci-fi shoot 'em up game in the style of arcade classics. Dodge barrages of attacks, survive bullet hell bosses, and save Prismidia!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Bullet Hell 18%, Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 9.7%, Aliens 9.2%
Killon is a retro shooter that features exhilarating combat, manic enemies and a charged cannon waiting to be unleashed. Fly a starship across the universe and restore the future today.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.1%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Shooter 10.2%, Arcade 9.3%, 1980s 9.2%
Image Striker is a 2D vertical scroll shooting game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.2%, Shooter 14.9%, Bullet Hell 8.8%, Score Attack 7.7%, 1980s 7.6%
Super Arcade Boy returns in a retro shoot ’em up with 8 levels, waves of Greenies, power-ups, and 8 big boss battles. Talk with the alien leader—then save the planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Bullet Hell 11.4%, Shooter 11.2%, 1980s 10.2%, Arcade 9%
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 21.8%, Bullet Hell 19%, Arcade 13.6%, Action 13.1%, 1990's 8.8%
Nevultra is an exciting shoot'em up that will take you back to the 8bit/16bit era. The protagonist, Nina, needs your help to reach her destination in deep space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Arcade 12.1%, Shooter 11.8%, Action 10.1%
The Queen of the Cosmic Wartoads has been abducted by the Rigellian Slime Beasts, their deadliest foe, and turned into the most hideous thing imaginable: a human being! Traverse the Rygellian Time-Void, reach the Slime King's lair and dismantle their deathly machine with your Cosmic Tool Kit.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, Shooter 14.3%, Arcade 11%, 1980s 9.8%, Action 8.7%
A short space shooter game that you can finish in your break time with beginner-friendly gameplay and some special features.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Shooter 13.6%, Arcade 12%, Action 11.1%
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 28.8%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Shooter 13.7%, Arcade 12.3%, Action 8.2%
Neon Invaders will take you back to your gaming roots with its constant action and relentlessly brutal enemies. Absorb enemy shots of the same colour to trigger a flurry of fire to decimate the alien invaders. Dodge and Match your way to victory through 40 levels and 5 difficulty settings.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Shooter 11.9%, 1980s 10.2%, Arcade 10.1%
Vertical-scrolling 2D shooting game with three types of weapons
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Shooter 16%, Arcade 14.2%, Action 13.7%, Bullet Hell 13.6%
Pig Ship and the Giant Wolf is a classic Shoot'em Up with a 8btis monochrome aesthetic. Cross the 6 worlds full of enemies and defeat the Giant Wolf to save your brothers.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, 1980s 11%, Shooter 10.6%, Arcade 9.4%
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 25.5%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 8%, 1980s 7.5%
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 24.8%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Arcade 12.4%, Shooter 12.4%, Action 8.2%
Invaders from the Lost Sectors is classic arcade action. Aliens descend with increasing speed towards your base. Shoot them all before they land. Player controlled settings like guided missiles, rate of fire, enemy speed and more help you customize exactly the game experience that you want.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Shooter 15.6%, Arcade 12.6%, 1980s 8.7%, Action 7.7%
Asteroid Blasters is a non-stop action space shooter. Inspired by Asteroids, this game will see you choose between 6 different ships each with their own characteristics and utilize a variety of weapon powerups to eradicate your enemies. Play 2 players to increase your chance of survival.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20%, 1980s 14.1%, Shooter 13.1%, Arcade 11.1%, 1990's 10.4%
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 23%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Arcade 10.6%, Shooter 8.6%, Action 7.6%
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 19.2%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Shooter 14%, Arcade 12.4%, Action 11.6%
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 28.3%, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Shooter 15.7%, Arcade 7.5%, Action 7.4%
In the vast depths of space, lies a man with a dark past. Setting himself apart from that old life, and seeking justice against wrongdoing instead of being the cause of it, Captain Righteous uses the Freedom Fighter, his trusty space fighter to search for and combat the evil Captain Buster!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 15.5%, 1980s 14.2%, Shooter 12.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.2%, Arcade 10.5%
Salamander III is the newest addition to the Gradius series, a legendary pioneer in the side-scrolling shooter genre, and comes with the original arcade versions of the previous games.
Why similar: Arcade 17.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, Shooter 16.5%, 1980s 13.4%, Action 10.3%
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 24.7%, Bullet Hell 16%, Action 12.2%, Arcade 12.1%, Shooter 10%
Terra Flame is a horizontal shmup inspired by the 90's. The feature is that you can switch between three types of weapons in real time.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Shooter 14.7%, Bullet Hell 8%, Score Attack 7.5%, 1980s 7.3%
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.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Arcade 13.3%, Action 12.9%, 1980s 12%
Blast and weave your way through enemy fire while managing a wide variety of ship power-ups in this retro style horizontal shoot-'em-up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Bullet Hell 12.5%, Shooter 10.5%, 1980s 9.7%, Arcade 9.5%
Spacejack a UFO and turn alien tech against its owners across 49 action-packed stages. Use black holes, nukes, slow-mo, and more to survive escalating waves and save the planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Shooter 12.1%, Aliens 11.7%, Arcade 10.3%, Bullet Hell 9.6%
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 32.4%, Bullet Hell 23.5%, Shooter 17.7%, Arcade 14.2%, Action 7.1%
Super simple 2D shooter game! Use the two types of shots to push forward.Kick out the swarming zakos and take on the powerful bosses.7 crazy worlds are waiting for your cat!?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Shooter 16.1%, Arcade 13.8%, 1990's 9.8%, Action 8.9%
Blast enemies, get ship upgrades and defeat bosses in this arcade inspired space bullet hell
Why similar: Bullet Hell 18%, 1980s 16.1%, Shooter 15.2%, Arcade 14.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.1%
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 27.2%, Bullet Hell 24.2%, Arcade 12.7%, Shooter 12.4%, Action 10.8%
I.F.O is an old school LCD-style shoot'em up game. You have to shoot UFOs using a classic aircraft and save the animals which kidnapped by the aliens. Let's save the Earth from the aliens! You are the last hero of the world.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Shooter 15.2%, 1980s 14.6%, Action 10.8%, Aliens 10.4%
A fast-paced, side-scrolling retro shooter where you play as “Blit" on a mission to rescue orb pods. Blast enemy swarms and face off against bosses in this bullet-hell shoot 'em up. Earn power-ups and get ready for fluid arcade action in a stylish world with an 80s synthwave soundtrack.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, 1980s 14.4%, Arcade 9.1%, Shooter 7.8%
Catboy in a bullet hell! Nyan, nyan, pew pew pew!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Bullet Hell 22%, Arcade 10.2%, Shooter 9.7%, Action 8.6%
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 18.2%, Shooter 14.9%, Arcade 12.6%, Aliens 11.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 9%
1982 is a FREE retro inspired blasta-thon that will test your gaming skills to the max.
Why similar: 1980s 16.3%, Arcade 15%, Shooter 13.7%, Bullet Hell 10.4%, Retro 9.6%
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 35%, Bullet Hell 22.5%, Arcade 13.3%, Action 10.7%, Shooter 10.2%
Grab the fate of all life in your hands. Blast your way through the cosmos, destroying monstrous cosmic beasts and the space cultists summoning them, on your path to stopping your mother from unleashing the chaos realm upon the universe, in this sci-fi cosmic horror bullet-hell, STARR RINGER.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Shooter 13.3%, Arcade 11.4%, Action 8%
Viral Reload EX is a sci-fi shoot-em-up with a unique dash mechanic where you shrink down to fight infections at a microscopic scale! Can you defeat the evil Kyle Kaboom before he destroys the moon?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, 1980s 11.1%, Shooter 10.3%, Arcade 9.9%
Retro arcade classic, Defeat a million invaders from another dimension in this side scrolling shoot'em up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Shooter 13.2%, Arcade 10.1%, Aliens 7.9%
Reclaim the arcade. This is a high-octane space shooter where vibrant pixel art meets relentless alien armadas. Master your orbital defenses and survive the ultimate galactic onslaught.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Arcade 12.5%, Shooter 10.5%, Old School 9.4%
Join Micheal Chang, the Monkey King, on his journey through famous landmarks of ancient China and fight off mythical creatures and legends in this classic arcade shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, Action 19.7%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Arcade 14.2%, Shooter 13.7%
Experience the epic conclusion of Toaplan's legendary shooter series with Batsugun including the lauded Special version! Choose your favorite character and spaceship in this thrilling genre-defining bullet-hell action. Now on PC with modern enhancements!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.5%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Arcade 13.5%, Action 7.2%, 1990's 7%
Inspired by the heyday of 8-bit arcade gaming, Crome: Before Purgatory is an intense space shoot em' up experience. Play as the Galactic Consul's best star pilot, Crome, and fend off endless the hoards of invaders while competing for the top score on the global leaderboard.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Action 16.7%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 10.9%
Void Gore casts you as an ace pilot descending through the levels of hell and getting rich in the process.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Bullet Hell 23.5%, Shooter 13.8%, Arcade 10.5%, Score Attack 9.6%
Beginner friendly 2D vertical and horizontal retro-style little shoot 'em up. Colourful stages with sound and vision inspired by the golden age of video gaming. Totally free introduction to the world of Shmups and Bullet Hell Games!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, 1980s 13.6%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, 1990's 11.1%, Arcade 10%
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 20.9%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Shooter 12.9%, 1980s 11%, Arcade 10.3%
ZPF is a retro-inspired horizontal shooter for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive. Blast your way through a cosmic gauntlet of epic boss battles, addictive scoring, and hidden secrets in a thrilling arcade-style adventure through fantasy, sci-fi, and alien-themed worlds.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Shooter 13.3%, Aliens 11.2%, 1990's 9.9%
Take your chance and feel like 10 again.😊To start let's meet this retro cutie.🚀 River Rush is reminiscent of an old vertically scrolling shoot’em up games.🚀 If you remember them, it's time to catch up with nostalgia. Or your father's nostalgia.😉 Board in and have some fun.👨🚀
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, 1980s 16.1%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Arcade 10.1%, Shooter 9.4%
Time to bug out and blast back in this arcade shooter packed with waves of insects and UFOs. Fight through 50 challenging stages, grab power-ups, and chase the high score.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.8%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Shooter 13.3%, Arcade 11.3%, 1980s 11.1%
SHATTERSHAPE is an arcade-style shooter in which you are a lone circle fighting hordes of enemies with evil vertices. SHATTER your enemies with numerous power-ups. ONLY THE ROUND SURVIVE.
Why similar: Arcade 16.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.5%, Shooter 13.9%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Action 11.8%
A single-stick arcade shoot 'em up inspired by the golden years of retro gaming. Blast to the synthwave beat to combine powerups and destroy waves of invaders. Complete missions, compete on leaderboards, discover secrets, and unlock over 80 unique ships from every era of gaming.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.6%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Shooter 10%, Arcade 9.9%, Score Attack 8.8%
Jump on your hoverbike and blast off for unlimited ninja-themed bullet hell mayhem!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, Bullet Hell 21.5%, Shooter 14.5%, Arcade 11%, Action 8.8%
