60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Shooter, Sci-fi.
Remember the golden age of arcades playing a game with all the classic 80's/90's space-shooting features. See how far you can go by destroying all enemy robots that are ready to planet earth attack.
ARMED SEVEN
The year is 1989. 12 years have passed since the Gogoh Army’s invasion of Earth. Exposure to alien technology during the war enabled Earth’s own technologies to take massive leaps forward. International conflict that was previously rife in the history of mankind fell to an all-time low, and the Earth Federation was established as a...
ZANGEKI WARP
Take control of the hyperdimensional fighter craft ‘ZanFighter’ and use its advanced warp functions to defeat an army of space beasts controlled by an evil scientist!
The year is 1989. 12 years have passed since the Gogoh Army’s invasion of Earth. Exposure to alien technology during the war enabled Earth’s own technologies to take massive leaps forward. International conflict that was previously rife in the history of mankind fell to an all-time low, and the Earth Federation was established as a...
Why similar: Mechs 21.1% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.9%, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Robots 8.6%, Shooter 7.1%
Take control of the hyperdimensional fighter craft ‘ZanFighter’ and use its advanced warp functions to defeat an army of space beasts controlled by an evil scientist!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Mechs 21.2% ★, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Shooter 8.2%, Robots 6.1%
Slash through enemies with the Sun Blade, the most powerful weapon in Shmup's history! Overwhelm hordes of enemies with flashy on-screen effects in this super-aggressive vertical scrolling shump!
Why similar: Mechs 20.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Shooter 7.8%, Robots 7.3%
VISEGUNNE is a single-player shoot 'em up with narrative-driven missions and over-the-top visual effects. Armed with a soul-powered combat mech, wage war against pro-Earth terrorists, but between missions, talk with your squadmates as camaraderie, truth, and lies quietly shape future interactions.
Why similar: Mechs 24.8% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 17.4%, Bullet Hell 14.4%, Shooter 9%, Arcade 7.7%
A linear danmaku shoot-em-up with some visual novel elements. Clear 6 stages across 4 difficult settings, each with unique enemy spawns, bullet patterns and boss phases. The game is structured to have each difficulty cleared in sequence, with the full plot unfolding across each one.
Why similar: Mechs 20.1% ★, Bullet Hell 18%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.7%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 11%
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: Bullet Hell 25.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Shooter 12%, Arcade 9.9%, Space 5.7%
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: Mechs 24.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 20%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Shooter 9.9%, 1980s 6.6%
The year is 2051. Location: SATAZIUS, a long-abandoned planet. The cruiser Agano was on patrol when it was attacked and stricken by a confederacy of space pirates that had established a base on SATAZIUS. The pirates attacked the Agano intending to steal the assault ship ‘Trafalgar’ that was stowed aboard the Agano, but the Trafalgar made...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Bullet Hell 18.6%, Robots 9.8%, Shooter 8.5%, Arcade 8.1%
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 29.3%, Bullet Hell 23.6%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 5.2%
Master the three weapons that change according to the humanoid robot form and fighter form, destroy the scattered enemy attack targets, and finally defeat the boss standing in your way!
Why similar: Mechs 31.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 23%, Shooter 11.4%, Arcade 9.6%, Robots 9.6%
Bydo Missions in Your Pocket — Beyond Dimensions, the Melody of Two “R”s.
Why similar: Mechs 24.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Shooter 9.5%, Robots 9.3%, Space 7.6%
Graze the enemy’s bullets, Charge them head-on, and Wreak Havoc!!An exhilarating and dangerous shoot-em-up! This is a game for those with courage and survival instinct!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Mechs 20.8% ★, Bullet Hell 18.8%, Arcade 7.9%, Shooter 5.5%
Defeat the Empire a second time in this short electro-jazz space shooter. Beat up bosses and upgrade your ship as you go deeper into the belly of the beast.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Bullet Hell 20.3%, Arcade 10.8%, Space 8.7%, Shooter 8.6%
Become a nimble mech and defeat bosses while dodging a barrage of missiles in this top-down 3D dodge'm-up inspired by mecha anime and Itano Circus!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Mechs 21.4% ★, Bullet Hell 21.1%, Shooter 13%, Robots 8%
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 22.8%, Bullet Hell 21%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 9.7%, Space 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 35.3%, Bullet Hell 25.8%, Arcade 11.6%, Shooter 8.6%, Action 5%
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 18.9%, Bullet Hell 17.9%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 9.5%, 1980s 7.4%
Pilot the tank Golgalian in an endless micro shoot 'em up inspired by arcades old and new. Blast mechs, dodge bullets, and compete on the global leaderboard!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Bullet Hell 21%, Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 11.3%, Mechs 10.6% ★
Steel Carnelian is a 3D anime-influenced shoot-em-up where you play as Cass, a mercenary with a mech suit and a loyal crew at her side. Dodge bullets and wreck robots as your ragtag team takes on the most dangerous job of your lives!
Why similar: Mechs 27.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 16.8%, Bullet Hell 15.7%, Robots 10%, Shooter 9.5%
A refreshing and highly re-playable bullet hell style shooter that WANTS you to play dangerously! Ride the razor's edge of life and death in this high-risk high-reward danger oriented arcade style shooting game.
Why similar: Mechs 23.3% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.8%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Arcade 8%, Shooter 7.3%
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.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.6%, Bullet Hell 18.2%, Shooter 13.6%, Arcade 11%, 1980s 7.9%
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 21.4%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Shooter 11%, Arcade 9.2%, 1980s 7.5%
Z-Warp is an intense vertical shoot’em up presented in retro pixel art style, featuring frenetic arcade-inspired action where blasters, bombs and KILLER specials are your only allies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Bullet Hell 28.6%, Shooter 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%, Space 6.7%
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 20.6%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 11.5%, 1980s 7%
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 28.8%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Arcade 11.6%, Shooter 10.9%, Space 6%
Distant Space are present the arcade game of cosmic fights in arcade style of the 80's, this is a game where you can control the spaceship and forced to destroy extraterrestrials, which are moving in the certain order.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.1%, Space 11.9%, Bullet Hell 11.5%, Arcade 11.4%, 1980s 7.8%
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 22.8%, Bullet Hell 16.4%, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 9%, 1980s 8%
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 24.8%, Bullet Hell 23.3%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%
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 34.3%, Bullet Hell 28.3%, Shooter 15.6%, Arcade 13%, 2D 5.2%
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 32%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 5.7%
METAL CRISIS is a side-scrolling shoot 'em up inspired by 3D space shooters of the 90s. Pilot the most advanced ship Earth has created capable of acquiring enemy weapons as you battle through hordes of fighters and hulking bosses in it's war against the space colonies rebellion.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.5%, Bullet Hell 22.6%, Shooter 12.4%, 1990's 7.9%, Arcade 7.8%
Retro arcade classic, Defeat a million invaders from another dimension in this side scrolling shoot'em up.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Bullet Hell 22.4%, Shooter 11.5%, Arcade 9.2%, Space 6.8%
AIRANBLADE is a 3D vertical progression action game, like the classic shoot 'em up games. Fight against squadrons of enemy aircrafts and gigantic bosses. Enjoy beautiful special effects and lots of explosions and lasers coming from every corner.
Why similar: Mechs 25.2% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 19.1%, Bullet Hell 18%, Shooter 9.3%, Arcade 8.3%
Japanese boutique game studio G.rev makes its long-awaited debut on Steam with Strania!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.4%, Mechs 33.2% ★, Bullet Hell 14.8%, Arcade 7.4%, Action 7.3%
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 25.6%, Bullet Hell 22.3%, Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 10.1%, 1980s 8.8%
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 23.8%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Shooter 12%, Arcade 10.1%, Space 7.1%
Shmup. Unlock. Customise. Experiment. Upgrade. Basilisk. Petrify. Easy.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Bullet Hell 17.3%, Shooter 10.1%, Arcade 8.9%, 1980s 7.5%
B.A.D is an intense and enjoyable Shoote'em up game that captures the feeling of controlling a mass-produced humanoid robot (Battle Armor) piloted by a single soldier while keeping the realistic fast-paced action in a dramatic large scale conflict, from various Factions of Earth and Mars.
Why similar: Mechs 36% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.6%, Robots 13.7%, Shooter 9.8%, Arcade 9.1%
"Don't go to GALXAGAR"; a phrase uttered by many who have traversed its rim. Untold treasures, and terrors, await within its blackened depths. Ready your craft, spacefarer, because you're about to enter the most dangerous sector in all the stars. Get ready.. for GALXAGAR!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.8%, Bullet Hell 23.4%, Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 10.3%, Space 6.4%
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 22.7%, Bullet Hell 21.3%, Shooter 12.8%, Arcade 11.3%, Space 8.3%
WARNING! Dual Gunstrike is a 100-Mega Shock!/32-bit inspired horizontal shmup. Choose between 4 heroes and blast into space to stop a mysterious multi-dimensional creature from destroying humanity!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Mechs 13.5% ★, Arcade 8.9%, Shooter 6.3%
Vertical scrolling shooter with all 5 pages
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Bullet Hell 16.5%, Shooter 13.5%, Arcade 8.5%, Stylized 5.5%
CAVE's arcade bullet hell shooter returns as DoDonPachi Resurrection Reignite. New stages, a new character, new music, and other new elements set the stage for a new challenge.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.7%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Mechs 12.7% ★, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 9.8%
Blaze through 7 action packed levels in this sci-fi shoot 'em up made to test even the toughest of shmup veterans. No tricks and no gimmicks; all you have is your raw skill. Board the Phoenix G7, and blast those alien lifeforms to interstellar space!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Bullet Hell 24.5%, Arcade 13.6%, Action 6.7%, 1990's 5.6%
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 24.1%, Bullet Hell 20%, Space 11.3%, Shooter 10.9%, Arcade 9.6%
Laser Droplets is a mixture of shoot ‘em up, bullet-hell, arcade styled, 2D game. It consists of 16 mini stages, each with a unique stage boss.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Arcade 14.9%, Shooter 7.7%, Space 6%
Rym 9000 is a hyperkinetic shooter inspired by Akira, Neon Genesis Evangelion, and Guxt. A treasure-hunting journey to the Moon developed by Sonoshee and composed by Roex. A unique high-octane experience conceived to stimulate your senses and make your eyes and ears bleed!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.7%, Mechs 26.4% ★, Bullet Hell 18.9%, Shooter 10.2%, Action 6.6%
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 25.1%, Bullet Hell 24.8%, Arcade 13.6%, Action 7%, Space 6.5%
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 29.1%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Mechs 15.2% ★, Shooter 8.9%, Arcade 7.4%
Embark on a retro-shoot-'em-up task to fight space pirates, industrial equipment, archeotech and, probably, space gods. Engage enemies in increasingly cruel levels, fight vile bosses, uncover secrets and pursue the call of ancient technologies.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.8%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Arcade 11%, Shooter 8%, Sci-fi 5.7%
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 27%, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Shooter 15.6%, Arcade 10.8%, Space 7.7%
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 25.6%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Shooter 14.5%, Arcade 12.8%, 1980s 8.9%
A fast action arcade game revamped into Virtual Reality. Shoot with your weapon, dodge bullets with your body, deflect bullets with your swords, and launch missiles and ultimate skills!
Why similar: Mechs 20.7% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.2%, Bullet Hell 15.9%, Shooter 9.9%, Arcade 8.7%
If your ideal is strong... Hold it tightly... even in death... The Swan EM-43DSC... A experimental fighter jet blasts through the skies of the New East/West. And as the pilot clutches his yoke, he commits to his rebellion knowing full well, that his mission is not for the faint of heart....
Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Shooter 12.9%, Arcade 8.1%, Space 5.6%
In a valley flooded with bullets, your next challenge rises from a heap of scraps. This time there aren't blue hedgehogs or mega men to save you. Hop in and become the Blue Rider!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Mechs 27.2% ★, Robots 12.8%, Shooter 12.1%, Arcade 11.2%
ATOMIC GUARDIANS is a fully CO-OP arcade retro shoot 'em up, where one player flies the ship, and the other player mans the shields. Fight your way through a never ending horde of Brutal Bosses, Alien Monsters and Gigantic Asteroids as you rack up a new world-wide high score. Play with up to three friends, and see how long you can last!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Shooter 12.3%, Arcade 10.9%, Space 7.5%
Turn the incoming swarm of deadly bullets into your own weapon of chaos in this precision STG bullet hell. Grab and toss enemies, dodge and deflect torrents of bullets, and reshape the battlefield with explosive chain reactions.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Bullet Hell 22.5%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 9.4%, Space 5.3%
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: Bullet Hell 19.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.9%, Shooter 10.8%, 1980s 10.3%, Arcade 9.6%
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 28.2%, Bullet Hell 23.7%, Arcade 12.2%, Shooter 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%
A minimalistic 2D shoot-em-up, based on dodging bullets.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 31.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.8%, Shooter 13.4%, Arcade 10.6%, Space 6.5%
