Games Like Chippy

Nex Machina is an intense arcade style twin-stick shooter from Housemarque. Taking hints from both Robotron and Smash TV, Nex Machina focuses on pure action, voxel destruction and competition in the distant, cablepunk themed future.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 33.1%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 11%, Difficult 7.5%, Arcade 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the same high-intensity, arcade-style twin-stick action and relentless difficulty found in Chippy.

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: Twin Stick Shooter 25.5%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Difficult 12.2%, Shooter 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game features fast-paced twin-stick combat with a heavy focus on challenging, multi-stage boss battles.

A classical science fiction point and click adventure which takes you into a deep story and murky atmosphere, while solving logical puzzles. Accompany Tessa Carter and her talking robot as she finds out about herself and searches for a way to survive.

Why similar: Space 100%

Why You'll Like It: It combines tight twin-stick controls with a strong emphasis on complex, pattern-based boss fights.

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 15.6%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Top-Down Shooter 14.2%, Difficult 8.7%, Score Attack 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: This title delivers an incredibly dense bullet-hell experience that will satisfy fans of Chippy's high-difficulty arcade roots.

Nuclear Throne is a post-apocalyptic roguelike-like top-down shooter. Not 'the final hope of humanity' post-apocalyptic, but 'humanity is extinct and mutants and monsters now roam the world' post-apocalyptic. Can you reach the Nuclear Throne?

Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.5%, Difficult 18.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Twin Stick Shooter 13.8%, Local Co-Op 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: The game offers a punishing, high-speed twin-stick experience that demands precision and quick reflexes against difficult bosses.

A vividly animated action roguelite focused on boss hunting. Unleash an array of diverse weapons and powerups to combat the corruption of the Void.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Top-Down Shooter 13.5%, Local Co-Op 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game emphasizes boss-focused combat in a twin-stick format, requiring players to dismantle enemies through strategic movement.

Enter the Gungeon is a bullet hell dungeon crawler following a band of misfits seeking to shoot, loot, dodge roll and table-flip their way to personal absolution by reaching the legendary Gungeon’s ultimate treasure: the gun that can kill the past.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 40.8%, Twin Stick Shooter 17.4%, Difficult 13.7%, Local Co-Op 9.1%, Pixel Graphics 6%

Why You'll Like It: It is a masterclass in bullet-hell mechanics and boss-focused combat that rewards the same level of focus as Chippy.

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 39.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 34.8%, Arcade 10.5%, Difficult 8.7%, Action 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: As a gold standard for the bullet-hell genre, it provides the intense dodging patterns and boss-centric gameplay Chippy players crave.

This is the story of a fighter who wanted to become...

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.6%, Bullet Hell 26.2%, Arcade 7.6%, Retro 6.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: It features brilliant boss design and intense, pattern-heavy combat that feels both modern and nostalgic.

Xeno Crisis is an arena shooter in which up to two players take control of battle-hardened marines embarking on a deadly mission to confront an alien menace! Run and gun your way through thousands of adversaries, searching for survivors, and ultimately facing the origin of the outpost's demise.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.5%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Arena Shooter 16.2%, Retro 7.1%, Shooter 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty, pixel-art twin-stick shooter that captures the arcade intensity and difficulty of Chippy.

Galaxy Champions TV is a super intense top-down closed arena shooter game inspired by the classic arcade game Smash TV. Get powerful weapons and power-ups, kill huge amounts of enemies, level up, unlock upgrades and beat all the bosses to become the champion of the most violent TV show of all time!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.5%, Top-Down Shooter 16.9%, Local Co-Op 11.8%, Bullet Hell 11.7%, Difficult 9%

Why You'll Like It: A direct, arcade-style twin-stick shooter that focuses on arena survival and fast-paced combat.

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 42.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 38.8%, Arcade 12%, Action 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on high-speed bullet-hell action with a polished aesthetic that mirrors the intensity of Chippy.

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 38.2%, Bullet Hell 35.5%, Arcade 10.6%, Difficult 4.8%, Shooter 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its unique polarity mechanic forces a level of precision and boss-pattern mastery that aligns perfectly with Chippy's gameplay.

CometStriker DX is a fast-paced arcade-style shooter where you boost through danger and blast everything in your way!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Difficult 11%, Shooter 7%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on boss-rush style gameplay with tight controls and high-difficulty bullet patterns.

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 42.2%, Bullet Hell 30.7%, Arcade 8.7%, Difficult 5.7%, Pixel Graphics 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a fast-paced, high-difficulty bullet-hell experience with excellent boss encounters.

A fast twin-stick shooter where you compete for the top spot in the leaderboards.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.6%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Moddable 10.6%, Abstract 10%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist but highly challenging twin-stick shooter that captures the pure arcade essence of Chippy.

Waves 2: Notorious is an arcade twin-stick shooter set in Cyberspace. Build Combos, earn Adrenaline and unleash powerful Burst attacks as you Dive into the Net and do battle against an AI that adapts to your weaknesses!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 17.8%, Arena Shooter 14.6%, Top-Down Shooter 11.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.8%, Bullet Hell 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers a high-energy, arena-based twin-stick experience that emphasizes movement and pattern recognition.

Destropolis is a top-down shooter game with a fully destructible environment, hundreds of enemies and nuclear explosions. Fight a countless swarm of enemies. Tear them to pieces with bullets, lasers and explosions. Destroy as many of them as you can before they overwhelm you...

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.4%, Top-Down Shooter 15.7%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Difficult 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a chaotic, arena-based twin-stick experience that feels like a natural extension of Chippy's combat.

a chaotic, infinite twin stick shooty✨

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 39.2%, Score Attack 14.4%, Arcade 9.9%, Retro 9.6%, Shooter 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A colorful, arcade-focused twin-stick shooter that emphasizes high-speed movement and survival.

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: Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.6%, Bullet Hell 15%, Score Attack 9.8%, Local Co-Op 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: It is an essential bullet-hell experience known for its extreme difficulty and iconic boss patterns.

Shoot from affar or get nibble away up-close and personal in a boss-rush, bullet-dodging revival of the 1982 Atari classic title, Yars' Revenge. Take on 60 unique enemy encounters alone or with a friend in local co-op.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 14.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.9%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Abstract 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: This reimagined arcade classic focuses on precision and boss-pattern exploitation in a modern, high-intensity format.

Nebulock is a short bullet-hell game with intense gameplay, where the player must destroy bosses made of blocks, collect resources and upgrade his spaceship.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 18.1%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Arena Shooter 11.3%, Abstract 8.5%, Difficult 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a blend of bullet-hell and twin-stick mechanics that focuses on arcade-style survival.

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 17%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Top-Down Shooter 16.5%, Score Attack 8.4%, Shooter 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A modern bullet-hell shooter that provides the intense, screen-filling action expected by fans of the genre.

Touhou Luna Nights is a Metroidvania title with a heavy emphasis on exploration and action. Developed by Team Ladybug, creators of multiple fantastic action games thus far.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 41.1%, Difficult 36.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, 2D 7.4%, Action 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: It blends bullet-hell mechanics with boss-focused combat, requiring precise movement and timing.

Jamestown: Legend Of The Lost Colony is a neo-classical top-down shooter for up to 4 players, set on 17th-century British Colonial Mars. It features all the intensity, depth, and lovingly handcrafted pixels of a classic arcade shooter, with a modern twist: deeply-integrated cooperative gameplay.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.9%, Bullet Hell 25.6%, Local Co-Op 14.9%, Difficult 8%, Arcade 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a refined bullet-hell experience with a strong focus on boss battles and cooperative play.

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: Arena Shooter 19%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Difficult 11%

Why You'll Like It: A difficult arena-shooter that requires constant movement and precise aiming to survive waves of enemies.

Vectorium is a classical, yet intense arcade shooting game. Can you survive those dreadful enemies and barrage of gunfire?

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Score Attack 7.4%, Shooter 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: It combines rhythm-based elements with bullet-hell combat, creating a unique and challenging experience.

Crush the forces of hell and get a high score in this addictive, action-packed, arcade-inspired twin-stick shooter!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.1%, Top-Down Shooter 13.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 13%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Difficult 9.7%

Classic Asteroids® updated with modern gameplay and perfected controls. Explore hazardous environments and sneak around asteroids to surprise attack giant bosses. Upgrade your ship to use additional power-ups. Single player or fight with up to 3 friends with intense local coop.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 17.2%, Arena Shooter 14.1%, Top-Down Shooter 11.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.2%, Bullet Hell 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a classic arena-shooter experience with modern bullet-hell elements and high replayability.

Blast it all to hell.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24.6%, Top-Down Shooter 13.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.5%, Bullet Hell 11.4%, Abstract 9.6%

Classic shoot’em up action in modern 3D! Blast off to take down hordes of infected aliens and dreadful machines programmed on waging an intergalactic war against mankind!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Score Attack 16.5%, Shooter 10.4%, Retro 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: It features classic side-scrolling bullet-hell action with a strong emphasis on massive, multi-stage boss fights.

"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 20.5%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Top-Down Shooter 16.7%, Difficult 11.3%, Abstract 6.7%

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 16%, Top-Down Shooter 14.6%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Difficult 10.9%, Score Attack 6.8%

An indie story-driven space shooter with intense battles, escalating enemy waves, and massive boss fights. Choose and upgrade ships, unlock powerful weapons, and protect your allies. Upgrade your base and construct a battleship to take on even stronger enemies. All set to a rock & synth soundtrack.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.6%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Difficult 11.7%, Shooter 6.6%

Fast-paced retro shmup where space keeps shrinking. Collect energy orbs, avoid danger, unlock ships, and chase the highest score in this addictive arcade shooter.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 19.1%, Arena Shooter 14.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.6%, Bullet Hell 11.5%, Difficult 9.1%

Paint the ground! Paint your enemies! Paint your enemies ground! The ground is your enemy! Paint it!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.8%, Arena Shooter 23.6%, Top-Down Shooter 19.7%, Shooter 11.3%, Top-Down 6.3%

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: Twin Stick Shooter 20.8%, Bullet Hell 13.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.2%, Abstract 9.9%, Score Attack 8.3%

Shape Shifter: Formations is an action twin-stick shooter with rogue-lite elements, where you must destroy hordes of geometric enemies alone or with a friend. Select your ship and combine a large variety of weapons, abilities and infinitely stacking upgrades to craft your own unique build.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 20.2%, Arena Shooter 18%, Bullet Hell 14.1%, Top-Down Shooter 12.1%, Local Co-Op 9.9%

A physics-powered action roguelike. Grab asteroids, catch missiles, and hurl them back at swarming enemies. Build wild loadouts, defeat colossal bosses, and push deeper into a collapsing galaxy.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 24%, Top-Down Shooter 14.8%, Bullet Hell 13.3%, Destruction 11.9%, Difficult 11.2%

Windowkill is a twin-stick shooter, but the game window itself is constantly closing in on you. Shoot the window edges to push it around your screen as you fight and dodge enemies and bosses in their own windows.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27%, Moddable 20%, Bullet Hell 18.5%, Score Attack 11.3%, Arcade 8.3%

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".

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Bullet Hell 18.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17.7%, Abstract 10.5%, Score Attack 8.7%

Cyberhunt is a retro procedurally generated twin stick shooter, that takes you back to the sweet to the sweet arcade machines era!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Top-Down Shooter 13.6%, Bullet Hell 11.7%, Space 7.7%

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: Twin Stick Shooter 23%, Top-Down Shooter 14.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.6%, Abstract 11.6%, Local Co-Op 11.4%

SCORCHING TECHBEAT ACTION! A frantic combo-based score attack shooter. Make combos to earn more time. Master all weapons and defeat a raving mad machine. 100% arcade action. Online ranking. Lots of achievements. A Dual Gunstrike spin off.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 16.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Top-Down Shooter 12.2%, Score Attack 10.5%

Bullet Candy is a fast paced, action packed arena shooter. There are a variety of combo systems and many secret techniques that you can employ to get the best score and weapon upgrades possible. Viewed from a top-down perspective, Bullet Candy allows for a true 360° shoot-em-up experience.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 25.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.5%, Bullet Hell 13%, Arena Shooter 12%, Arcade 6.8%

Bullet Bunny is a twin-stick shooter with rogue-like elements. Fend off an onslaught of enemies, level up, and create unique builds every run while trying to survive 500 seconds!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 27.4%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.3%, Top-Down Shooter 12.8%, Top-Down 7.4%

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: Bullet Hell 15.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15.1%, Difficult 11.4%, Score Attack 8.3%

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 16.3%, Bullet Hell 15%, Twin Stick Shooter 11.6%, Score Attack 10.9%, Difficult 10.3%

Sektori is an intense, fast paced twin-stick shooter infused with hard hitting techno music. A game where the high-adrenaline gameplay, visuals, and music come together to transport you into another state of consciousness.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.5%, Arena Shooter 14.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.2%, Bullet Hell 11.2%, Top-Down Shooter 10.4%

Face off in this challenging bullet-hell arena shooter, and try to clear bite-sized boss rush encounters. Learn to dodge their attacks, cast offensive and defensive spells, and kill everything that gets in your way.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Difficult 15.2%, Top-Down Shooter 14.7%, Arcade 8%

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: Top-Down Shooter 16.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.2%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Abstract 11.3%, Shooter 7.9%

Command a starship in Void Resurgence, a retro-futuristic space roguelite. Battle through colorful cosmic fields, collect upgrades, and build your ultimate ship. Dodge intense bullet-hell patterns and fight for survival. Every run offers new challenges and permanent progress.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 16.2%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.6%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Score Attack 10.6%

Shoot and dash your way through frantic missions! A twin-stick shooter set in a rotating world. Unlock weapons, move quickly and fight tons of bosses.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.9%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.8%, Arena Shooter 12.9%, Difficult 11.7%

slither and shoot, but don't run out of space! cyber_serpent is an arcade twin-stick shooter combined with snake. compete for a global high score in this modern take on retro classics as you face infinite waves of polygonal enemies.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21.6%, Top-Down Shooter 12.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.9%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Score Attack 9.6%

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 20.9%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.2%, Local Co-Op 8.4%, Difficult 7%

Aliens have invaded Earth! Towns, cities, deserts, they're everywhere! Take on the role of Earth's last super soldier and confront the alien menace in this intense twin stick shooter!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 34.2%, Score Attack 15.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.2%, Arcade 8.1%, Shooter 7.8%

Prepare for an interstellar showdown like no other in a gripping roguelike top-down twin-stick shooter set in the vast depths of space. Pilot your advanced starship, engaging in relentless battles against hordes of alien adversaries. Destroy, Collect, Upgrade, Die, Unlock, Repeat.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 23.1%, Top-Down Shooter 15.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.1%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Shooter 6.9%

Tear across the desert, obliterating wave after wave with your nuclear missile powered dual-wielding hover tank. A tight, punchy wave survival sandbox with ludicrous weaponry, exhilarating rocket-tank combat, and daily leaderboards!

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.1%, Top-Down Shooter 17.3%, Arena Shooter 15.8%, Bullet Hell 12.1%, Shooter 8.3%

Devader is an intense 90's-style twin-stick shooter, complete with crazy old-school bosses, powerful strategic abilities and multiple endings. Upgrade your robot with nukes, shields, turrets and more to exterminate the relentless invaders.

Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 21%, Arena Shooter 16.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 13.6%, Top-Down Shooter 13.4%, Bullet Hell 13.3%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Score Attack 14.8%, Local Co-Op 12.8%, Shooter 9.6%