60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Arcade, Action, Shoot 'Em Up, 2D.
Darius is one of the pioneers of the side-scrolling shoot 'em genre, and the Steam version replicates the multi-screen arcade experience with 4 different titles and 7 versions filled with aquatic-lifeform-themed bosses and epic, Zuntata-composed soundscapes!
G-Darius HD
You will see the creation of new lives... Capture enemies and fire them back at their allies as enormous beams of energy in this horizontally scrolling shooting game, featuring 5 versions of G-Darius with new features, enhancements, and Steam exclusive extras!
GRADIUS ORIGINS
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.
You will see the creation of new lives... Capture enemies and fire them back at their allies as enormous beams of energy in this horizontally scrolling shooting game, featuring 5 versions of G-Darius with new features, enhancements, and Steam exclusive extras!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Underwater 17.1% ★, Score Attack 10.3%, Multiple Endings 8.1%, Shooter 7.8%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Arcade 19%, Shooter 14.6%, 1980s 14%, 1990's 9.6%
DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours is the latest installment in Taito's DARIUS series of arcade-style shooting games. Blast hordes of alien sea-monsters, and blaze your own trail through branching environments.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 65.7%, Arcade 18.2%, Shooter 5.1%, Action 4.8%, Co-op 4.7%
Lock-on to an exhilarating sci-fi shooting fest with the trilogy which put Taito on the 90s arcade shooting map: The Ray Series, together in one collection for the first time!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.4%, Shooter 15.9%, Sci-fi 12.6%, Multiplayer 7.6%, Female Protagonist 7.4%
The legendary Contra series returns! This reimagining of the classic run-'n'-gun action game from the ‘80s features new stages, new enemies, new play mechanics, and co-op combat for up to 4 players!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.2%, Aliens 14.3%, 1980s 13.2%, Arcade 11%, Shooter 10.8%
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 25.5%, Score Attack 17%, Aliens 10.6%, Arcade 10.6%, Shooter 10.4%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 65.1%, Arcade 19.1%, Female Protagonist 5%, Action 4.9%, Shooter 3.1%
This is a side-scrolling shooting game in which you take control of the "Drainus", the Kharlal Empire's most cutting-edge fighter with the ability to absorb energy bullets, and take down the enemy ships zipping through space.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 55.9%, Shooter 18.2%, Action 9%, Female Protagonist 6.9%, 2D 5.1%
R-Type and R-Type II, the legendary coin-op space shooters, are now together on Steam!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 61.7%, Arcade 18.5%, Action 9.1%, Shooter 6.6%, 2D 4%
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 25.6%, Score Attack 21%, Shooter 10.6%, 1980s 10.2%, 1990's 8.3%
8 KONAMI arcade classics of the 80s, from Nemesis to TwinBee. Including bonus eBook packed with new information never before revealed to the public.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44%, Arcade 22.3%, Action 20.4%, 1980s 9.2%, 2D 4.1%
Relive the glory days of cooperative arcade games with the Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle! This comprehensive collection includes seven classic titles, each with various multiplayer options and online capabilities!
Why similar: Arcade 29.4%, Co-op 25.9%, 1990's 12%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, Action 9.6%
Defend the galaxy from vicious space pirates! Seize your foes and fire them back at their allies for devastating destruction in Toaplan's legendary horizontal arcade shooter, now on PC with all-new features and quality-of-life bonuses!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Score Attack 16.3%, Arcade 10.7%, 1980s 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%
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 66.9%, Arcade 18.2%, Shooter 7.8%, Action 5.1%, 2D 2%
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 66.5%, Arcade 17.7%, Shooter 6.4%, Sci-fi 3.9%, Action 2.9%
This is the story of a fighter who wanted to become...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 53.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Arcade 11.1%, Shooter 6.1%, Action 5.4%
Game Tengoku CrusinMix is a vertically scrolling shooting game mixing cute characters, a game world parodying a wide range of gaming tropes and history, tight controls, refined mechanics and eggplants?!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.4%, Arcade 12.4%, Shooter 12.1%, 1990's 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.1%
For the very first time, highly acclaimed Japanese Arcade Shoot’em Ups - VASARA (2000) and VASARA 2 (2001) - are made available to the whole world via this package: VASARA COLLECTION!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.5%, Co-op 18.2%, Arcade 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, Shooter 10.4%
A legendary SHMUP influential to the best makers in the genre, Hellsinker is now available on steam in its most advanced form! Gameplay, story, graphics, and even music all united into one cohesive and highly dimensional Shoot-em-up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.3%, Score Attack 15.6%, Arcade 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Shooter 8.4%
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 34%, Score Attack 15.6%, Arcade 13.8%, Co-op 9%, 1990's 6.9%
Raging Blasters is a vertical scroll shmup featuring high speed scrolling and the exhilaration of destruction.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.1%, Score Attack 19.2%, Shooter 11.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%, 1980s 6.9%
Wild Guns Reloaded is a fast-paced arcade-style shooter, mixing the Wild West with steampunk. Play as Clint, Annie, Doris, or Bullet the dog with his sentry drone. Grab some friends and play together for some four player action!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.4%, Arcade 21.4%, Shooter 18.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Action 9.8%
The original cute and hardcore shrine maiden shooter is now available on Steam! Completely new game, a sequel to the home original "Pocky&Rocky" (Super Nintendo Entertainment System)! The adventures of Pocky&Rocky begin once again.
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 32.6%, Shooter 32.2%, Action 18.9%, Multiplayer 16.2%
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 61%, Arcade 17.7%, Sci-fi 12.3%, Action 9.1%
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 48.5%, Arcade 16.8%, Co-op 11%, Action 7%, Pixel Graphics 6.6%
New dramatic horizontal shoot ’em up that takes place in the same setting as Ginga Force. An immersive story that follows protagonist Natsuki. Discover the story of her past as a rookie pilot up to present day with events that are parallel to those in Ginga Force.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.1%, Action 36.3%, Arcade 17.6%
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 74.4%, Sci-fi 12.9%, Action 12.7%
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 63.6%, Arcade 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Action 4.7%, Female Protagonist 3.6%
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 24.1%, Score Attack 13.7%, Aliens 11.1%, Multiple Endings 10.4%, Arcade 8.6%
Earthion is a side-scrolling space shooter developed natively for 16-bit systems. Guide space fighter pilot Azusa Takanashi in her fight to repel the alien invaders and save planet Earth.
Why similar: Soundtrack 28% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, 1990's 10%, Shooter 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
Why play shoot 'em ups one ship at a time? Launch them all at once! Unleash an entire armada of ships in Shoot 1UP!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.6%, Score Attack 15.9%, Soundtrack 15.9% ★, Aliens 9.6%, Shooter 8.1%
Fight over the Earth-like planet of Seventia and its scarce resources of Septonium. A vertical shoot ’em up at its core with an added focus towards immersive storytelling. Follow the story of Alex and Margaret, two exceptional pilots, for the first time on Steam.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 55.9%, Action 25.2%, Arcade 18.9%
【About "The Hurricane of the Varstray"】"The Hurricane of the Varstray" is a vertically scrolling shoot'em up with a SF story: in the distant future, to defend the Earth against the invasion of mystery mechanical structures, 4 girls head to "the Varstray sector," far away from the Earth and considered as the v
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.2%, Score Attack 14.1%, Arcade 9.5%, Shooter 7.8%, Sci-fi 7%
Originally created by Seibu Kaihatsu, Raiden series comes back with a four-title compilation of these classic scrolling arcade shooter games we enjoyed being challenged with back in the days.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 42.8%, Arcade 18.2%, Shooter 12.9%, Score Attack 9.1%, 1990's 7.2%
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 49.4%, Arcade 17.7%, Shooter 17.7%, Sci-fi 8%, Action 7.2%
SNK 40th Anniversary Collection is the ultimate collection of classic arcade games from SNK's golden age with 24 different nostalgic titles back from the 1980s, and many bells and whistles for the best game experience on Steam!!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.1%, Arcade 24.3%, Pixel Graphics 15.4%, Action 13.6%, 2D 6.6%
The ruthless Gidans invite you to an explosive space scramble! Head into the mighty Super Fighter and disintegrate your foes in all directions with various upgradeable weapons. Toaplan's no-frills vertical shooter Truxton speeds onto PC with new features and quality-of-life updates!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.7%, Co-op 14.5%, 1980s 12.7%, Arcade 11.6%, Score Attack 11%
The feeling of 90's arcade shooter will come again !! Arcade-like side scroll shooter of 7 stages in all!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 59.1%, Pixel Graphics 15.1%, Action 11.1%, Arcade 8.5%, 2D 6.1%
Set sail for 17th-century British Colonial Mars in Jamestown+: a cooperative shoot-em-up for 1-4 brave souls, designed to be exciting for players of all skill levels.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 57.2%, Pixel Graphics 16.8%, Co-op 14.4%, Action 7.7%, Arcade 3.8%
Arcade hit Raiden first left its mark on the shooting genre 25 years ago. The easy to learn, hard to master series comes to the PC in its most modern and advanced form yet! Join the war for Earth's future-where the tide of battle holds constant surprises.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 56.1%, Arcade 18.7%, Shooter 17.1%, Action 8.1%
Blast through alien hordes as the finest cyborg mercenary in existence! To emerge victorious, you'll need to manage time and resources skillfully. Toaplan's run-and-gun smash-hit finally arrives on PC, reloaded with new features and quality-of-life extras!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Score Attack 13.7%, Aliens 11.1%, Co-op 10.8%, 1980s 10.8%
An epic tale that begins from shooting missiles! The newest work of the Caladrius series with lots of new features that exceeds the original story!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 61.5%, Arcade 13.7%, Action 12.8%, Shooter 7.6%, Female Protagonist 4.3%
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 50.4%, Score Attack 15.6%, Arcade 13%, Shooter 7.9%, Co-op 7.4%
Be guided anew into an epic tale set in the Taisho era with three titles from Cave's Akai Katana series that has captured the hearts of passionate shoot 'em up fans. New features include an online leaderboard and new musical arrangements.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.1%, Arcade 17.4%, Shooter 16.9%, Action 6.4%, Female Protagonist 5.7%
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 28.3%, Score Attack 24.1%, Arcade 14.5%, Shooter 11.6%, Sci-fi 7.8%
AQUA KITTY UDX blasts onto PC in this enhanced Ultra Deluxe Edition including the epic Dreadnought game mode!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, Arcade 14.1%, Score Attack 12.8%, Co-op 8.9%, 1990's 7.4%
How long can you survive the depths of space in this fresh revival of the classic arcade shooter, all while grooving to an original score by Megan McDuffee. Pilot solo or recruit a friend for local co-op across 30 unique challenges or the endless arcade mode.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Score Attack 15.2%, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 10.2%, 1980s 9.5%
Pewt 'em Up! is a retro inspired arcade space shoot 'em up with lots of upgrades, achievements, extras and more.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.3%, Aliens 16.7%, Arcade 12.6%, Shooter 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%
A fast-paced low-poly 3D rail shooter heavily inspired by classics of the early 90's. Join protagonist Kyuu as she fights to free the worlds of the Sanzaru Star System, overrun by the intergalactic terrorist organization known as Zodiac.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.5%, Shooter 17.1%, Arcade 16.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Female Protagonist 8.8%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 72.4%, Arcade 11.8%, Shooter 9.1%, Action 6.7%
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 70%, Sci-fi 15%, Action 15%
First appearing in arcades in 1981, the masterpiece GALAGA finally comes to Steam! Move the fighter left and right and destroy the waves of incoming aliens!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 50%, Arcade 23.7%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Action 7.5%, 2D 5.8%
Sine Mora EX is a side-scrolling shoot'em up that provides a unique challenge, where time is the ultimate factor. Mixing classic shooter sensibilities with contemporary presentation, Sine Mora EX is a gorgeous shoot'em up offering both a Story Mode that weaves an excessive tale and an Arcade Mode.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.3%, Shooter 13.4%, Arcade 13.1%, Co-op 10%, Sci-fi 7.1%
Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection brings together six classic titles in one game: Mega Man Zero 1, 2, 3 and 4, as well as Mega Man ZX and ZX Advent. The collection also features Z-Chaser, an exclusive new mode created just for this set of games.
Why similar: Action 48.5%, Pixel Graphics 23.7%, 2D 14%, Sci-fi 10.1%, Female Protagonist 3.7%
Older Neptune and friends shoot and slash through enemies of Gamindustri in this rail shooter!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.5%, Arcade 21.7%, Pixel Graphics 14.4%, Action 10.6%, Female Protagonist 7.1%
Complete the exciting Mega Man X saga with four action-packed titles! This collection showcases the evolution of the series with Mega Man X5, Mega Man X6, Mega Man X7, and Mega Man X8. Test your skills in the new X Challenge mode, which pits players against two deadly bosses at once.
Why similar: Action 47.1%, 2D 31.8%, Pixel Graphics 21.1%
Weapon of Choice is a high-energy, side-scroller in which each playable character is unique with their own special weapon and abilities! Blast insane aliens, find new player characters, and choose between branching paths!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Aliens 15.9%, Soundtrack 14.5% ★, Multiple Endings 12.6%, Arcade 8.5%
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 28.9%, Score Attack 25.3%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 11.5%, Multiple Endings 10.8%
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 43.6%, Score Attack 24.3%, Arcade 16.8%, Shooter 10.8%, Action 4.5%
