60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Arcade, Shoot 'Em Up, Retro.
The shareware legend DemonStar comes soaring back with new game modes and revised gameplay. Originally published in 1997, DemonStar has earned the Computer Gaming World's "Shareware Game of the Year 1999" award..
Raptor: Call of The Shadows - 2015 Edition
The great action-crazed, guns blazing, shoot ‘em up game comes back straight out of the ‘90s. Raptor: Call of the Shadows and its futuristic world are ready to challenge your flying skills.
Sky Force Reloaded
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.
The great action-crazed, guns blazing, shoot ‘em up game comes back straight out of the ‘90s. Raptor: Call of the Shadows and its futuristic world are ready to challenge your flying skills.
Why similar: Flight 33.5%, Bullet Hell 27%, Top-Down 10.7%, 1990's 8.6%, Old School 5.9%
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: Bullet Hell 27.6%, Flight 21.4%, Top-Down 11.1%, Local Co-Op 10.1%, Shooter 9.4%
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: Bullet Hell 57.8%, Shooter 14.4%, Local Co-Op 13.8%, Action 11.3%, Indie 2.8%
This is a hot barrage shooting game. Destroy enemy planes with powerful firepower, shuttle and evade in the barrage. Various scenes with rich colors Planets, Fire Stars, Jupiter Stars, Water Stars, and huge battleships. It's time to drive a space fighter and show your strength! !
Why similar: Flight 31.4%, Bullet Hell 27.7%, Shooter 10.1%, Local Co-Op 5.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%
This is an arcade horizontal shoot'em up, that combines solid arcade controls with modern elements like bullet hell phases, tiny hitboxes, different types of gameplay and scoring, collectibles, trophies and many other features, which makes Wings Of Bluestar a fun shmup for both casuals and regulars.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 30.4%, Shooter 13.9%, 1990's 11.7%, Space 11.7%, Old School 11.6%
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: Bullet Hell 35.2%, Shooter 13.9%, Top-Down 12.1%, Space 11%, Old School 7.9%
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: Bullet Hell 43.5%, 1990's 10.7%, Old School 8.9%, 2D 7.8%, Local Co-Op 7.2%
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: Space 19.7%, 1990's 18.3%, Old School 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Action 10.4%
TURBO CHARGED PINBALL RETURNS! Now with bigger sprites, more baddies, more secrets & MORE BULLETS! Demon's Tilt pushes the limits of the Video Pinball genre with SHMUP & Hack N' Slash elements.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 46.6%, Action 11.4%, 1990's 11.3%, Top-Down 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.4%
“SHOCK TROOPERS ”, the fan favorite 2D top-down view action shooting game released exclusively on NEOGEO MVS in 1997, returns to the battlefield on Steam!Progress through the battlefield, choosing the best routes and strategy!
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: Bullet Hell 42.7%, Shooter 20.7%, Top-Down 17.4%, Old School 8.9%, Action 7.1%
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: Bullet Hell 29.3%, Shooter 17.8%, Space 15.1%, Local Co-Op 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%
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: Bullet Hell 33.8%, Shooter 21.5%, 1990's 16.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.3%, Action 7.5%
SOL CRESTA, rise like the phoenix and take back the sun! Neo-Classic shooting strikes back! Dock, split, and form up! Pilot 3 fighters and take back the sun from the clutches of evil in this free-form shooting game with the spirit of 80s shooting classics Moon Cresta and Terra Cresta.
Why similar: Mars 24.4% ★, Shooter 24.2%, Action 12.7%, Space 11%, Old School 10.2%
If you love retro games, this is for you! Get ready for some intense retro space shooting!
Why similar: Space 20.7%, Shooter 18.8%, Local Co-Op 17.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Action 9.4%
R-Type and R-Type II, the legendary coin-op space shooters, are now together on Steam!
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: Bullet Hell 47.9%, Local Co-Op 20.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, Action 11.6%, Local Multiplayer 4%
“TWINKLE STAR SPRITES ”, a competitive 2D top-down view scrolling shooter released on NEOGEO MVS in 1996, departs for new adventures on the Steam gaming platform!Master your shots, and aim for the magical Twinkle Star”!
Why similar: 1990's 39.7%, Action 36.8%, Local Multiplayer 23.4%
BroodStar is a classic arcade shmup with roguelike elements. Acquire crazy item combos, encounter strange events and fight challenging bosses on a quest to destroy the living planet, the BroodStar.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.4%, Shooter 14.8%, Space 14.3%, Top-Down 11.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%
Race through caverns while blasting away enemies and terrain to reach the depths of Mars in this reimagining of the 1981 classic.
Why similar: Mars 50.3% ★, Shooter 17%, Space 10.8%, Old School 7.4%, 2D 5.9%
Space shooters never die. 1993 is a testament to that. 1993 is a classic shoot em up celebrating games like Gradius, R-Type and Life Force.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.6%, Shooter 15.8%, 1990's 13.9%, Space 12.9%, Old School 10.5%
Image Striker is a 2D vertical scroll shooting game.
Why similar: Shooter 30.2%, Bullet Hell 26.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.9%, 1990's 12.3%, Action 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: Bullet Hell 30.7%, Space 16.1%, Top-Down 15.1%, Old School 11.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%
The skies are aflame and the seas will overflow with wreckage in Vlambeer’s stylish arcade shooter LUFTRAUSERS! Take to the skies in customized fighter planes to battle battleships, submarines, and rival aces for glory, honor, and high scores.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 43.2%, Flight 19.1%, Shooter 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 9%, Action 7.7%
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: Bullet Hell 44.3%, Mars 18.9% ★, Local Co-Op 14.1%, Local Multiplayer 6.1%, Action 4.1%
The sequel of the famous Shoot'em up from the Visco studio is back, 30 years after the first opus, released exclusively on Neo-Geo MVS and Neo-Geo AES in 1992 . It's time to bring out your good old battle ship in ANDRO DUNOS 2!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 51.7%, Shooter 23.5%, Action 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%, 2D 6.2%
Raging Blasters is a vertical scroll shmup featuring high speed scrolling and the exhilaration of destruction.
Why similar: Shooter 23.2%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Local Co-Op 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Space 9.2%
Xenoraid is a vertically scrolling shoot'em up with procedurally driven missions and detailed shooting mechanics. Modern features such as real time fighter switching and squadron management make Xenoraid a fresh and thrilling shooter!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.8%, Shooter 19.7%, Space 14.3%, Local Co-Op 12.2%, Action 8.5%
Alien Crusader is an action packed, vertical scrolling, space shooter game, similar to classic coin-up arcade and shoot'em up games.
Why similar: Action 33.4%, Space 31.9%, Local Co-Op 21.4%, Indie 11.2%, Singleplayer 2.1%
Jet Buster is the new 90s anthro shmup, going back to the cuter roots of the genre.
Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity!
Why similar: Shooter 29.1%, Action 18.7%, 1990's 17.3%, Space 14.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%
A shoot'em up, with focus on choice and progressiveness, so you can choose between a wide selection of weapons, and upgrade them becoming way more powerfull as you play.Big multi-phase bosses and a dramatic story.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.1%, Action 27.2%, Shooter 17.3%, Space 13.2%, 2D 6.4%
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: Bullet Hell 30%, Action 23%, 2D 15.1%, Local Multiplayer 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%
The Cyan Galaxy is in peril! Your trusty little star fighter and rag tag squad of wingmen are the only hope against the evil EXODON! Level up from a pea shooter to an offensive powerhouse as you engage in frantic combat across many wondrous locales.
Why similar: Flight 27.4%, Bullet Hell 22.8%, Shooter 11.3%, Top-Down 9.9%, Space 8.3%
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: Bullet Hell 37.3%, Shooter 21.8%, Top-Down 12.9%, Action 9.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
The ultra-hardcore, authentic vertical scrolling shooter game comes back to life in the modern age. Dodge, shoot, and destroy. Conquer all six stages and experience the real thrill of vertical scrolling shooter.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.2%, Shooter 17.9%, 1990's 12.2%, Top-Down 11.1%, Action 10.9%
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: Shooter 26.1%, Space 17%, Old School 12.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, 2D 9.2%
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: 1990's 21.1%, Old School 18%, Top-Down 16%, Action 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 9%
Become a mercenary of the future and pilot the super-tech Raptor. Embark on interplanetary missions to knock off top competitors of MegaCorp, battle against hordes of relentless enemies and spend the bounty to expand your devastating arsenal, which can be upgraded with 14 hardcore weapons!
Why similar: Action 100%
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: Shooter 31.2%, 1990's 19.6%, Action 14.1%, Space 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%
A SUPER throwback to the classic quarter eating arcade games of the 80's. Super Bit Blaster XL is an (even more) enhanced version of the retro styled, addictive, and fast paced arcade shoot 'em up!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 46.1%, Space 14.2%, Local Co-Op 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, 2D 8.2%
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: Bullet Hell 34.6%, Shooter 16.4%, Top-Down 13.6%, Space 12.6%, Old School 10.4%
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: Bullet Hell 30.6%, Shooter 15.5%, 1990's 12.8%, Local Co-Op 11.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.2%
Dark Matter is a classic arcade space shooter inspired by Asteroids, featuring fast-paced ship combat, physics-based movement, and score-driven gameplay.
Why similar: Flight 33.6%, Bullet Hell 27.5%, Shooter 13%, Top-Down 10.8%, Space 7.2%
22 years after its first appearance, the iconic Platypus is coming back, featuring updated gameplay, new weapons and additional content. Get ready to dive into the heart-pounding action of this fast, frantic, and incredibly fun arcade-style shoot-em-up!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.9%, Shooter 18.8%, Local Co-Op 13.1%, Old School 12.4%, Local Multiplayer 8.2%
Hyper Simon X is an Arcade Shoot 'Em Up Puzzle game that ingeniously blends SHMUP mechanics with the classic nostalgia of 'Simon Says' memory games. Prepare for a challenge like no other as you destroy the enemies in the exact order displayed!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.5%, Destruction 17.1%, Action 15.5%, Space 13.7%, Top-Down 11.3%
Lt Blitz has the city sieged, and it's your job to destroy his troops. Shoot, dodge and upgrade your jet and and try to take on this challenge! Burning Skies is a free, endless retro shmup, that will take you right back to the era of arcade machines, with modernized graphics and gameplay!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.6%, Shooter 14.3%, Destruction 12.8%, 1990's 10.6%, Top-Down 10.2%
The Aces of the Luftwaffe have returned! Dodge a hail of bullets and face their fearsome war machines in bombastic air battles and boss fights!
Why similar: Flight 28.9%, Bullet Hell 23.3%, Shooter 11.3%, Top-Down 9.9%, Local Co-Op 9.7%
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: Bullet Hell 39.5%, Shooter 13.6%, Local Co-Op 11.5%, Top-Down 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%
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: Bullet Hell 33.8%, Shooter 14.6%, Top-Down 11.8%, Space 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%
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: Bullet Hell 80.1%, Shooter 10.1%, Action 7.4%, 2D 2.5%
Soar through concrete and cosmos in Star Racer, a retro-infused combat racer. Defy gravity, conquer wild Event Races, master the course editor, and crush the competition by any means necessary!
Why similar: Flight 38%, Space 12.4%, 1990's 12%, Local Multiplayer 11.1%, Old School 10.5%
Desecrators is a retro FPS inspired by '90s six-degrees-of-freedom shooters. Plunder your way through the galaxy to destructive weapons and technology powerful enough to take on the ultimate heist: The legendary vaults of the Galactic Treasury.
Why similar: Flight 46%, Shooter 17.1%, 1990's 16.3%, Old School 12.9%, Action 4.8%
Exoblast is a mix of shoot’em up and arcade game, pimped with synthwave and pixelart. Choose your pilot, your ship and join the arena to confront other players in nervous and punitive matches. Impose your gameplay and reach the top of the tower!
Why similar: 1990's 27.1%, Shooter 23.8%, Old School 19%, Pixel Graphics 12%, Local Multiplayer 9.7%
Prepare yourself for an insatiable rain of bullets, bombs, and beams in Crimzon Clover. Earn all the power-ups for an overpowered experience in the all new ARRANGE version.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 40.7%, Flight 21%, Shooter 16%, Action 9.6%, Top-Down 9.1%
Classic STG game Have fun with your friends just like your childhood!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 38.9%, Local Co-Op 17.2%, Old School 16%, Local Multiplayer 9.4%, 2D 5.5%
Bladestar is a sci-fi cinematic action shooter featuring visually rich worlds with potentially endless enemies on each level. Defend the galaxy flying a Manta Starfighter through asteroid, mine, and debris fields while battling pirates, rebels, and aliens.
Why similar: Shooter 33%, Space 29.3%, Action 21.8%, 2D 11.2%, Indie 3.7%
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: Bullet Hell 32.7%, Shooter 16.4%, Top-Down 12.6%, Space 11.8%, Old School 9%
