60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Arcade, Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell.
Pilot a lone ship through a collapsing orbital station in a modern 2.5D shoot ’em up. Block bullets with a 360° directional shield, destroy grotesque wreck-born enemies, defeat colossal bosses, and build new upgrade paths with every run — a love letter to classic shoot ’em ups.
One Way Road: Firehunt
Firehunt is a prologue for the main story One Way Road. Take part in space battles as you travel across the galaxy and fight to save humanity. This cinematic narrative driven action-focused space shooter, will take you on a journey into the near future, and put the destiny of mankind in your hands.
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Arcade-inspired shmup action where neon vector caverns explode with modern visuals, dynamic music, weapon upgrades and intense score chasing.
Firehunt is a prologue for the main story One Way Road. Take part in space battles as you travel across the galaxy and fight to save humanity. This cinematic narrative driven action-focused space shooter, will take you on a journey into the near future, and put the destiny of mankind in your hands.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.3%, Side Scroller 13.9%, Bullet Hell 12.5%, 2.5D 11.8%, Flight 10.5%
Arcade-inspired shmup action where neon vector caverns explode with modern visuals, dynamic music, weapon upgrades and intense score chasing.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, 2.5D 13.3%, Side Scroller 12.5%, Bullet Hell 11.3%, Score Attack 10%
Syder Reloaded revives the Syder series in this love-letter to 90s Amiga shmups with upgraded graphics and refined gameplay. Challenging levels, a fleet of ships and a motherload of alien invaders. Get back to your roots and curse at your monitor in this skills-first shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, Bullet Hell 14%, Side Scroller 12.2%, Space 10.4%, Difficult 8.5%
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: 2.5D 17.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Bullet Hell 12.6%, Score Attack 11.3%, Arcade 8.5%
Absorb enemy fire, deflect incoming attacks, and survive intense side-scrolling battles in this reactive arcade shooter built around polarity-based combat and tactical counterattacks.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.9%, 2.5D 13.7%, Side Scroller 12.1%, Bullet Hell 10.8%, Score Attack 7.9%
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 23.8%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Side Scroller 10.5%, 2.5D 10.1%, Difficult 7.2%
Execute intense space battle operations from side, and top view. Face tough enemies along your way, destroy guardians and generators. Dodge traps. Keep focus on targets. Think fast. Overcome the chaos. Join now and become an alpha centauri pilot. Bonus: retro like endless space shooter mini game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Bullet Hell 17%, Side Scroller 16.5%, Score Attack 14.3%, Space 11%
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 24.6%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Side Scroller 10.9%, Score Attack 10.3%, Sci-fi 7.9%
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 21.5%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Score Attack 14.1%, Side Scroller 13.1%, Arcade 8.8%
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 22.8%, Bullet Hell 15%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Arcade 9.6%, Score Attack 7.4%
Embark on a thrilling journey as a space mercenary! Customize your ships with powerful weapons and modules, choose contracts and destinations, and battle enemy fleets and epic bosses. Your decisions shape the universe around you, so forge your path in this action-packed space shooter!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Bullet Hell 16%, Side Scroller 15.1%, Space 9.6%, Arcade 9.5%
Blast’N Bounty is a vertical scrolling shoot’em up featuring 8 stages players can tackle in the order of their choosing. Cruise through a crazy solar system in a mix of pixel art and low poly 3D with action that’s easy to learn but tough to master!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, 2.5D 12.2%, Difficult 11.1%, Score Attack 7.8%
Arise Wyver and fly against overwhelming odds in this modern labor of love tribute to classic shoot'em ups!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Score Attack 10.5%, Space 9.8%, Difficult 8.2%
Pilot a powerful starfighter through an endless alien invasion. Rescue the Cubes, survive relentless alien waves, and chase the ultimate high score in this fast-paced arcade space shooter.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Side Scroller 18.5%, Arcade 12.1%, Space 10.5%, Sci-fi 9.1%
No health bars to hide behind. No progression curve to cushion you. Just you and your inertia. In a cold pixel void, pure dogfighting — drift to find that one lethal shot. Luck won't help. Only skill.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Flight 15.8%, Shooter 10%, Space 9.7%
In this retro space shooter you will have the opportunity to take control of a space fighter and crush waves of enemies. Show all your agility and reaction!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.8%, Flight 20.6%, Bullet Hell 17.1%, Shooter 8.2%, Space 7.7%
In this sideways scrolling shmup, take control of your spaceship and navigate through vibrant pixelated environments filled with hordes of enemy spacecraft. Upgrade your ship and weapons, dodge enemy fire while blasting through each stage. Emerge victorious as the ultimate space pilot!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.6%, Side Scroller 18.2%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Shooter 8.8%, Arcade 8.6%
Tri-Star is an endless horizontal-scrolling space shooter featuring Roguelike and Roguelite elements. Blast through waves of enemies and battle against arduous bosses. Form a squadron of three unique ships from an expanding roster and equip them with upgrades as you engage in a battle for survival.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Side Scroller 14.6%, Space 10.7%, Difficult 9%
The UNFP's been kicked in the teeth by a G'ell invasion force and their last and only hope is a planetary outpost and its fleet of experimental DSP MkI Forward Assault Fighters and anyone marshal enough to strap into one and forcefully accept some apologies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Side Scroller 10.9%, Flight 8.3%, Space 7.4%
CoreShot is a classic arcade style space shooter, where you pilot the spacecraft HonestWing to destroy the cores of evil. As you soar through enemy spacecraft, psychic pyramids, and grim castles, you will be tested against enemies with a variety of attack styles and epic boss battles. Blast away
Why similar: 2.5D 15.4%, Space 15.4%, Score Attack 14.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.8%, Arcade 11.5%
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 24.7%, Score Attack 16.8%, Side Scroller 16.4%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Arcade 8%
Killing zombies never gets old, but sometimes you just need a break. Get back to some serious old-school gaming with Syder Arcade! Syder Arcade is a love letter to Amiga games of the ‘90s, no coins, no upgrade grinding, just your tenacity and a motherload of alien invaders.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.8%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Side Scroller 9.3%, Arcade 9.2%, Space 8.6%
Combat against big bosses and increase the power of your ship through levels and secrets. Absorb or use your armor against enemy bullets is the key defense strategy
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.5%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, 2.5D 12.7%, Difficult 10%, Side Scroller 9%
STURMWIND EX is a shoot-em up in the tradition of old arcade games. If it moves - shoot it!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Side Scroller 16.2%, Space 11.4%, Arcade 8.7%
RESHOOTER offers heart-pounding shoot-em-up action that elevates classic arcade gameplay to the next level. Dive into the retroflow with electrifying visuals, immersive audio, and captivating mechanics.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20%, 2.5D 16%, Score Attack 11%, Bullet Hell 10.8%, Arcade 9.3%
Astral Bounty is a brutally hard 2D arcade sidescroll shooter straight out of the 90s. Shoot your way through hand-built formations, earn credits as you go, and spend them on upgrades, checkpoints, and revives. One difficulty setting, four ships, no mercy.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Side Scroller 15.2%, Score Attack 11.7%, Difficult 9.9%, Futuristic 8.4%
INSPACE 2980 is a stylish and dynamic SHMUP from the 16-bit era of games consoles and arcade machines. Take part in an exciting adventure and save the galaxy! Once again!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Flight 16.8%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, Space 11.9%, Futuristic 8.7%
Returning to the classic style of spaceship games in pixel art. Survive in space as many enemy ships and anything else that can destroy your ship, get all the advantages and improvements available to get your best score.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24%, Bullet Hell 14%, Shooter 11.8%, Flight 10.8%, Arcade 9.5%
The Rush is a horizontally scrolling shoot 'em up with graphics inspired by classic space shooters of the MSX. Buckle up and see if you have what it takes to master the highly adaptive Chameleon Quartz space fighter and single-handedly obliterate the alien invaders!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Side Scroller 19.2%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Shooter 9.4%, Arcade 9%
Nova Swarm is a fast vertical shoot 'em up. Start with one ship, unlock the rest one by one, defeat bosses, and choose run-long upgrades that shape a different build each time. Chase ranked scores across a 30-ship roster.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Score Attack 16.5%, Space 12.2%, Arcade 9.2%
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 25.8%, Side Scroller 17.5%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Space 10.5%, Shooter 7.9%
A shoot'em up inspired by the 16-bit classics of the genre.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.5%, Side Scroller 16.6%, Flight 16.2%, Arcade 9.8%, Space 8.7%
One Way Road is a story-driven action game combining elements of Scroll Shooter, Top Down Shooter, and Tube Shooter. Take the helm of a space cruiser, explore the galaxy, and fight in stellar battles to save humanity.
Why similar: Side Scroller 18.3%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, 2.5D 14.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.2%, Space 10.4%
Speyarranoth is a classic sci-fi space asteroid shooter in 3D. You control the game using WASD and shoot with the space key. It's wonderful to just blast full speed through the asteroid fields lasers ablaze and enjoy the explosive light show.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Side Scroller 19.6%, Space 12.7%, Flight 10.6%, Arcade 9.8%
Blood Aliens 3 is a cinematic, story-driven space shooter where every alien wave burns hope into defiance.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16%, Side Scroller 14.1%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Flight 12.2%, Score Attack 8.5%
In this Shoot'em, you fight against an alien swarm of pollinators taking over the system! With your laser beam, Blast through waves of enemies, traverse challenging puzzles, and reclaim control in this fast-paced shooter. Step up to the challenge and push back the alien invaders!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Side Scroller 17.6%, 2.5D 12.4%, Space 11.1%, Shooter 10.4%
Dodge, defend, and destroy! Engage in a frenetic shoot 'em up, facing relentless bullet streams that test your reflexes. Experience dynamic shifts between vertical and horizontal views as you fend off endless enemy waves. Use polarity shields for defense and strike back fiercely. Conquer the chaos!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Space 13.8%, Difficult 12.4%, Futuristic 9%
Escape Space is a classic arcade space shooter with RPG mechanics. Fight for various factions against swarms of enemies or bosses and improve your standings, level up your rank, unlock new gear and weapons, and upgrade your spaceship.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Space 13.9%, Side Scroller 11.3%, Arcade 8.6%
Offendron Warrior is a retro arcade that combines shooting and defense. Your objective is saving Offendron civilians in the planets from the group of enemies, who are trying to spread a virus that turns Offendrons into mindless killing machines and eventually destroy the whole planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Side Scroller 16.7%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Difficult 11.7%, Space 10.4%
R-Type has returned! The legendary side-scroller is back and better than ever with beautifully rendered 3D graphics, exhilarating shoot-'em-up gameplay, and a multitude of stages, ships, and weapons that will allow you to conduct a symphony of destruction upon your foes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, Side Scroller 21.8%, Arcade 11%, Shooter 11%, Space 10%
Shoot your way through a thrilling action adventure of 120 waves in 4 different game modes while fighting against waves of enemies and 12 extreme bosses. Save the world from The General by yourself or with a friend locally and play 10 different Challenges.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Difficult 11.8%, Score Attack 10.8%, Space 10.4%
A shmup without shooting. Reflect the bullets with one of your two shields. Bite-sized arcade action. Cover humankind's retreat and make it count.
Why similar: Side Scroller 15.8%, Score Attack 12.1%, Space 11%, Bullet Hell 9.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.3%
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%, Side Scroller 17.7%, Flight 15.4%, Bullet Hell 12.7%, Arcade 8.1%
Retro arcade classic, Defeat a million invaders from another dimension in this side scrolling shoot'em up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Flight 15%, Shooter 9.1%, Space 8.7%
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 22.2%, Bullet Hell 14.7%, Side Scroller 14.3%, Space 13.6%, Shooter 9.3%
It's a pixel art space shooter that has some other ways to help defeat enemies besides just shooting/bombing them directly. Different abilities to help you avoid damage or defeat enemies. You also can upgrade your aircraft to defeat powerful enemy.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Flight 20.3%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Score Attack 10.5%, Space 9.7%
The critically acclaimed update to the Space Invaders franchise has arrived to invade Steam with greatly improved graphics and audio! Packed with pulsing, vibrant visuals enhanced further by interactive sound. The invaders have evolved, the question is: can you keep up?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.7%, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Difficult 10.7%, Score Attack 10.3%, Space 9.6%
The giant hornets have destroyed your hive and taken the pollen. Fight the swarms alone or with a friend and destroy the dangerous hornet queen! The insect world is very dangerous but... what are you waiting for to get your revenge?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Side Scroller 16.4%, Bullet Hell 15%, Difficult 11.6%, Score Attack 9.2%
Defend Terra against the onslaught of hostile invaders in this 2D top-down space shooter. Upgrade and empower your ship's different systems to stand a chance against the growing threat. If you fall, Terra falls, and the rest of the galaxy will soon follow.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Flight 14.2%, Bullet Hell 12.9%, Side Scroller 12.2%, Space 11.2%
Beat Invaders is a Vertical Shoot 'Em Up Roguelite - Fight your way through enemy fleets, unlock skills, items, ships, and upgrade them in the next run. Enjoy the smooth neon visuals matching the pushing EDM soundtrack - The perfect game to unwind.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Space 12.8%, Roguelite 11.4%, Futuristic 8.5%
Resurrection Core is vertically scrolling Bullet Hell Shoot ´Em Up game. It honors the arcade classics but also adds modern touch and unique game-play mechanics to the genre. Master the unique weapon systems and resurrect enemy cores to become the ultimate fighting machine!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, 2.5D 12.1%, Shooter 10.2%, Arcade 9.5%
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 20.5%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, 2.5D 13.1%, Score Attack 13%, Difficult 10.3%
Set on the earth and in space on July 14, 2520 A.D., the film explores the mystery of mankind's extinction. Various terrains become battlefields. Enemies attack from all directions. There are 23 bosses in total. Aim for a high score by making full use of score bonuses and level-up weapons!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, 2.5D 13.8%, Difficult 11.5%, Shooter 8%
In 1985 N.O.M.A.D. pushed the boundaries of what the 8-bit computers of the day could achieve with both their graphics and their gameplay. A fast-paced, all-out action shoot ’em up, this retro classic still retains a fan base to this day.
Why similar: Flight 21.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Side Scroller 18.1%, Shooter 8.7%, Arcade 8.5%
Mud River is a horizontal 2D Shoot‘em Up game. The Rio Doce (Sweet River) was a paradise for mankind and animals, but now it has become a territory destroyed by the unscrupulous activities of Dr. Wellin. This is Pacal's first destination, ascending the Rio Doce preventing its complete destruction.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Side Scroller 16.5%, 2.5D 15.5%, Flight 12.8%, Arcade 10.2%
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 28.5%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Score Attack 16.6%, Arcade 10.5%, Space 6.6%
ASTRO: The Beginning is a dynamic side scrolling shoot 'em up about a close-knit space team caught in a clusterf*ck of epic proportions.Unravel the evil plans of your foes and secrets of world order while taking down various types of enemies and engaging in crazy boss battles.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Side Scroller 14.1%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Roguelite 11.5%, Space 10.7%
Master a modular arsenal and survive a biomechanical nightmare in this intense cinematic shmup. Face grotesque aberrations, unlock achievements, and conquer the hardcore mode. 7 complete levels with its own epic boss and weapons!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Side Scroller 19.8%, Bullet Hell 17.2%, Space 8.5%, Shooter 8.3%
Short Warp: Deep Space Bounty is a modern arcade shoot ’em up mixing top-down and side-scrolling missions in a rugged sci-fi universe. Pilot stock ships or craft custom builds across multiple game modes. Cast a short warp and Lower Away!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.4%, Side Scroller 14.2%, Score Attack 12.6%, 2.5D 11.1%, Space 9.5%
Gravity Waves is a twin stick shoot 'em up in space with waves of enemies and realistic gravity to provide constantly changing gameplay.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19%, Flight 18.3%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Space 10.8%, Shooter 7.6%
