60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include 2D, Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Singleplayer.
A retro-inspired 2D bullet hell roguelite where you pilot a customizable ship, scavenge enemy cores to upgrade your arsenal, and chase bounties across a high-stakes space rogue odyssey.
Tri-Star
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.
Hell is Other Demons
Hell is Other Demons is an action-platform shooter, with Roguelite elements. Explore a sprawling, hand-crafted world full of demons, insanely over-the-top boss fights, and a heavy synthwave soundtrack.
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 18.6%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Action Roguelike 13.7%, Side Scroller 11.7%, Space 11.7%
Hell is Other Demons is an action-platform shooter, with Roguelite elements. Explore a sprawling, hand-crafted world full of demons, insanely over-the-top boss fights, and a heavy synthwave soundtrack.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 20.2%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Action Roguelike 13.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.2%, Roguelite 10.1%
Run and Gun Roguelite where the goal is to upgrade each consecutive alien drone on death so the next can strive to become overpowered enough to escape the all consuming hive mind.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.2%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Space 15.4%, Roguelite 12.7%, Action Roguelike 11.7%
Temples vs Buildings is a roguelike with shoot'em up elements. The player will control flying temples of many cultures and fight against a vast array of flying buildings.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Fast-Paced 19.1%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Action Roguelike 15.9%, Difficult 10.2%
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 19.8%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Side Scroller 14.6%, Space 12.3%, Difficult 11.2%
C&C is a Roguelite Shooter with a Dark theme. Inhabit Cloaker, a caster who grieves for vengeance and whose sole purpose is to resurrect his son as you engulf celestial beings in flames of anguish. Embrace powerups and spells as you pave your path through traps filled caverns and abysses.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Fast-Paced 19.4%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Side Scroller 14.2%, Roguelite 13.2%
Start a Rebellion! Lead your ships to take down the evil O'Xelg base in this squad-based shoot-em-up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Side Scroller 12.7%, Space 11.3%, Roguelite 8.5%
Buckle up for shoot ‘em up chaos in this fast-paced and hyper-stylized roguelite. As the infamous bounty hunter Black Paradox, it’s up to you to travel through space and defeat the Hellraisers – the most dangerous criminal organization in the galaxy.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Action Roguelike 16.3%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Roguelite 12.5%, Side Scroller 7.7%
Blastroid is an arcade-style roguelite set in space with Endless waves, broken builds and weapon synergies. Players customize their ships by combining different engine and weapon systems, striving to survive against ever-evolving threats in regions swarming with enemy waves.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Space 17.2%, Action Roguelike 15.3%, Roguelite 14.5%
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 17.5%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Space 12.8%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Roguelite 11.9%
Orbit Run is an arcade sci-fi game with roguelike elements, in which orbiting asteroids are your only weapons. Catch asteroids and combine them to unlock their run-altering abilities. Skillfully manoeuvre to dodge attacks and land massive asteroid strikes to defeat the ever-increasing waves of foes.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Roguelite 13%, Action Roguelike 12.4%, Space Sim 11.9%
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 22.3%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Space 14.5%, Side Scroller 12.5%, Difficult 9.5%
Rick Henderson is an endless horizontal-scrolling shoot 'em up with infinite replayability, a true homage to 16-bit shooters wrapped in graphics we all loved. Twitch your fingers through five enemy factions and their bosses, upgrade your ship and try to survive through unpredictable space events.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.7%, Action Roguelike 15.9%, Side Scroller 14.3%, Roguelite 12%, Space 11.9%
Voidwatch is a silky-smooth space shooter roguelike. Hop from planet to planet, facing off against the Cult of the Void as you fight to free the galaxy from their clutches. Collect new weapons and powerful modifications to improve your Voidhawk Infiltrator starship & lay waste to your foes!
Why similar: Fast-Paced 23.9%, Action Roguelike 20.9%, Space 17.6%, Bullet Hell 12.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 9.9%
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: Fast-Paced 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Action Roguelike 12.2%, Roguelite 10.4%
Space Slinger is an arcade roguelike about a traveler and his recoil-packed gun where you shoot to move. Unlock unique weapons and broken builds as you conquer space one enemy at a time.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Action Roguelike 20.1%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Roguelite 12.4%, Difficult 9.5%
Zoratharion is a fast-paced roguelite shoot 'em up. Choose your pilot, ship, and weapon to battle waves of enemies, liberate planets, and unlock upgrades. Every run is unique. Will you rise as the galaxy's savior?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 32.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Space 14.3%, Roguelite 10.1%, Sci-fi 7.3%
Hyperspace Dogfights is a juicy jet-combat roguelite in which you blast, dodge and slice your way through masses of technologically inferior baddies. Your jet evolves differently on each run and becomes stronger and weirder by gathering some of the 300+ available items.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 18.9%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Roguelite 13.3%, Difficult 10.2%
Find your way through alien planets made of fully destructible, procedurally generated terrain. Shoot, fly, collect weapons, level up, and defeat planetary bosses. Improve between runs and discover new planets as you progress. Play alone or with friends, from your couch or online!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 22.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, Space 12%, Roguelite 10.4%, Side Scroller 10%
A rogue star pilot lost between galaxies—upgrade your ship, harness ancient artifacts, and survive relentless alien hordes in this cosmic action roguelite.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 24.7%, Space 22%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Roguelite 16.6%, Sci-fi 9.5%
In Astrum Vanguard, a 2D horde-survival with bullet hell components, you pilot and upgrade your spaceship to defeat countless alien creatures. Survive the endless onslaught in the cosmic battlefield!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 17.8%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Space 15.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.1%, Roguelite 11.6%
Zunius - A Psychedelic Rogue-Like Bullet Hell. Beneath the stars, the moon and the infinite you will navigate this celestial journey as the mysterious traveller. Whom are you? Where are you? What is the nature of this universe? How can you possibly dodge all these bullets? Play this game to find out.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.1%, Action Roguelike 19.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 12.4%, Roguelite 11.8%, Side Scroller 8%
THE LAST HUMAN IS A BIKER (TLH) is a few hours of pure entertainment. In this 2D shooter you play as John, the last human, and unleash his fury in his quest of vengeance! With unlimited item synergies, make the choices that will allow you to survive against countless swarms of aliens!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Side Scroller 16.4%, Action Roguelike 11.3%, Roguelite 8.2%
Take on a howling challenge in Full Moon Rush! This classic shoot 'em up is a bullet hell masterpiece with a boss rush twist. With 15 epic battles and old-school graphics, you'll need expert shooting skills to survive. Customizable health and Assist Mode make it accessible to all.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Side Scroller 17%, Difficult 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
Defeat thousands of enemies that are invading Andromeda! Andromeda Survivors is a casual game with rogue-lite elements where you collect skills and upgrades for your ship to create amazing builds!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22.6%, Action Roguelike 17.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.1%, Roguelite 13.1%, Space 12.3%
Ark Odyssey is a top-down arcade shooter that lets you command an army of starships to fight against the force of void! Gather your fleet into formations, and build your team of evolving synergistic compositions. Order your army of Starforce through space and protect the cosmos!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.5%, Bullet Hell 17%, Action Roguelike 16.6%, Space 14.2%, Roguelite 10.1%
Single player, top down, retro space-shooter, destroy enemies and fight bullet-hell bosses, upgrade during runs and after them to progress further and faster.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.8%, Bullet Hell 22.3%, Action Roguelike 21.4%, Space 12.8%, Sci-fi 6.4%
InternShip is a chaotic physics-based space survival game where interns swing, smash, and build their way to survival. Use rope mechanics to collect resources, battle enemies, and expand your space colony. Explore humorous cave biomes and survive absurd corporate tasks in deep space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.8%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Action Roguelike 16.6%, Roguelite 12.2%, Difficult 11.5%
Collect weapons and destroy enemy ships
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.1%, Action Roguelike 20.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.3%, Space 18.2%, Roguelite 15.4%
A rogue-like arcade shoot-'em-up.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.1%, Bullet Hell 25.1%, Roguelite 17.6%, Space 10.8%, Sci-fi 6.5%
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 25.3%, Space 17.8%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, Side Scroller 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%
Pilot Force Simulator throws you into the heart of a chaotic space battle. Dodge waves of bullets, feel the thrill of near-misses, and unleash powerful attacks in an intense, fast-paced fight through the stars!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.6%, Space 21.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Side Scroller 11%, Action Roguelike 8.7%
Bad Chicken is a retro styled sideway scrolling shoot-em-up inspired by the retro classics. It takes place in 8 locations in the Ferus system, each one with different challenges, and dangers.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Bullet Hell 18.7%, Side Scroller 16.7%, Space 13.7%, Sci-fi 7.6%
A rogue-like dungeon crawler with Chinese mythic horror. Play as an ancient butcher, trapped in the cycles of the underworld. Seek redemption, gain the aid of heavenly gods, and fight for freedom—and for the wife you still love.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Action Roguelike 19.4%, Roguelite 14.1%, Difficult 11.6%
Vulture Strike is a side-scrolling shooting game in which you have the ability to travel between 2 parallel timelines whenever you want.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.4%, Bullet Hell 21.7%, Fast-Paced 15.3%, Difficult 14.5%, Side Scroller 11%
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 26.4%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Side Scroller 11.2%, Space 10.4%, Roguelite 7.3%
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 31.1%, Bullet Hell 24%, Side Scroller 11.6%, Sci-fi 9.6%, Space 7.7%
Fast paced shoot em up played across 12 levels. Point your ship in any direction, deciding constantly between extra firepower (firing in any 2 directions) and movement. Or deploy the directional shield to block bullets from a single direction, point your ship and dodge simultaneously.
Why similar: Fast-Paced 21.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Space 12.1%, Side Scroller 11.9%, Difficult 11.5%
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 39.7%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Space 12%, Side Scroller 9.4%, Sci-fi 7.3%
A twin stick shooter without the twin stick, Gunlocked is a sci-fi action roguelike about careful positioning and upgrade selection. Manage unique targeting systems across multiple weapons and upgrades, as you battle legions of alien ships, and then do it all over again!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Action Roguelike 17.6%, Roguelite 13.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
Movement-based horde-escape. Weave through hungry geometry and blast away with dual-wield primary and secondary weapons. Deal damage to charge up your special and unleash havoc.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 19.3%, Action Roguelike 18.6%, Fast-Paced 15%, Roguelite 13.8%, Difficult 11.7%
Starship Architect is a high-octane roguelike where every decision counts. Battle relentless enemies, choose from a dynamic arsenal of weapons and upgrades, and strategically assemble your ship. Unlock powerful new parts after each run and craft the perfect starship.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Action Roguelike 18.8%, Roguelite 15.1%, Space 12%
Hyperwired is a classic top-down action shooter, where your spaceship has a plug hanging from it. Wire yourself into sockets, gather upgrades, and unlock ships as you explore a procedurally generated galaxy with roguelike elements.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Action Roguelike 16.2%, Roguelite 13.2%, Difficult 11.8%
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 30.7%, Side Scroller 17.6%, Bullet Hell 16.6%, Space 14.3%, Fast-Paced 13.7%
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 35.5%, Bullet Hell 27.5%, Fast-Paced 16.3%, Difficult 9%, Sci-fi 4.9%
Fast & fluid arcade-style shooter with roguelike elements! Take flight on a lethal rocket-powered jetboard, blasting alien invaders with an explosive arsenal of ridiculous weaponry. Face off against massive, multi-stage bosses. Jetboard Joust resurrects the spirit of the arcade for the 21st century!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Action Roguelike 14.4%, Side Scroller 13.9%, Roguelite 12.8%
Space Strider is a 2D Sidescroller Shoot 'em up with Roguelite elements, where you beat hordes of enemies and defeat unique bosses. Unlock, upgrade and level up your Spaceships to become the ultimate Space Strider!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Action Roguelike 14.6%, Side Scroller 12.9%, Roguelite 11.2%
A 2.5D shoot ’em up with roguelite elements set aboard a colossal space station orbiting Earth. Fight grotesque creatures born from organic matter and wreckage, master a 360-degree directional shield, and survive intense combat through skill, adaptation, and progression with every run.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Bullet Hell 19.2%, Side Scroller 15.1%, Roguelite 13.3%, Space 12.8%
A two-button roguelite bullet hell. Parry enemies to steal their power, evolve with 15 upgrade cards, and face the Mjolnir boss. ~10 minute runs. Simple to learn. Hard to master. Every run is different.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.8%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Side Scroller 17.9%, Roguelite 14.3%, Difficult 10.6%
A 2D shooting space opera roguelite where you take direct command of a spaceship!
Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.5%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Roguelite 16.7%, Space 15.7%, Sci-fi 8%
Fire up your blaster cannons and take on waves of enemies in this retro shoot'em up with procedural levels. Come back stronger with each attempt and beat the high score!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 22%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, Action Roguelike 16.7%, Space 14.1%, Sci-fi 9.5%
Side-scrolling bullet hell shooter: ‘The Adventure of the Little Girl in the Red Hood and Little Bird Companion in a World of Swords and Magic!’ If you can read the enemy attacks and dodge the ones you should avoid, it might be surprisingly straightforward (All dodging them is perfectly fine too).
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.3%, Side Scroller 27.5%, Bullet Hell 25.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, Action 4.9%
Nebula Cleanup Crew is a short top down action roguelite shooter with a focus on hot and cold weaponry. Rescue your crew members as you blast enemies and bosses away with super heated and chilled weapons — freeze foes, overheat them and unleash powerful supertemp special attacks!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.1%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Action Roguelike 17.1%, Roguelite 16.5%, Difficult 10.4%
A fast-paced action roguelike where explosive combat fuels 'Blitz' ultimates—a rage mode that dominates the battlefield. Endure relentless battles, enhance your arsenal, and evolve powerful abilities. Each run opens new tactical possibilities in this intense arena shooter.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 21.7%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Roguelite 17%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.7%, Space 9%
You are the best pilot in the space force and the earth needs you to protect itself from an alien attack. Protect the earth and then go to the invader's planet to finish them off once and for all.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.2%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Space Sim 19%, Side Scroller 16.9%, Space 13.8%
Red Ruin is a Space-Arcade-Shooter, in which you control two ships. Each ship has unique properties and they can switch position with each other. Using the advantages of both ships strategically will bring you victory.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, Bullet Hell 23.7%, Space 22%, Difficult 16.5%, Action 5.4%
Show Lil' Beezey who the boss of Winkletown is in this addictive and fast paced 2D action roguelite! Created from scratch in only 14 days and nominated for GDWC Game Jam GOTY, Soulvester comes to Steam for the first time, now with controller support and achievements!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Action Roguelike 18.8%, Side Scroller 16.9%, Roguelite 14.2%
You play as a young boy who dreams of being a famous astronaut who discovers alien worlds and life. One hot summer day, you fall asleep and into a terrifying dream made up of your worst childhood fears. Can you survive this nightmare of asteroids, space spiders, deadly skulls & more?
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.9%, Space 15.9%, Old School 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%, Action Roguelike 8.5%
