60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade, Action, Local Co-Op.
Dragons Invasion is a Souls 'Em Up. A 2D horizontal shooter where you roll like Dark Souls and swap colors like Ikaruga. Absorb shots, fill your power gauge, and destroy dragons — solo or in local co-op.
Warding Witches
Warding Witches offers a classic, unapologetic bullet hell shoot ‘em up challenge while also putting defense into players’ hands. Experience an adrenaline-filled flow alternating between attacking, defending and dodging, amplified by an intuitive scoring system that weaves into gameplay seamlessly.
Proto Trigger
An arcade shoot'em up with unique power-infusion gameplay. Face down an unknown army alone or with a friend in online or local co-op. Navigate the cosmos to save the remants of humanity, or join them in extinction!
Warding Witches offers a classic, unapologetic bullet hell shoot ‘em up challenge while also putting defense into players’ hands. Experience an adrenaline-filled flow alternating between attacking, defending and dodging, amplified by an intuitive scoring system that weaves into gameplay seamlessly.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.8%, Local Co-Op 18.6%, Arcade 11.5%, Co-op 7.4%
An arcade shoot'em up with unique power-infusion gameplay. Face down an unknown army alone or with a friend in online or local co-op. Navigate the cosmos to save the remants of humanity, or join them in extinction!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 29.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Co-op 17.5%, Arcade 6.4%
The sequel to the "Raging Blasters" is here! It's called "Raging Blasters 2". This is an arcade-style vertical scrolling shmup. Players choose from three pilots to control, and head into battle. The graphics are pixel-perfect, and the music includes chiptune versions.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 31%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.8%, Bullet Hell 22.7%, Arcade 10.3%, Co-op 4.9%
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 a new mystery threat by yourself or with a friend locally and play 10 different Challenges.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 26.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Bullet Hell 16.1%, Co-op 15.8%, Arcade 10.4%
Wish Project is a vertical shoot 'em up that features unique and challenging bullet patterns, 4 difficulties ranging from casual to hardcore, 8 unique playable characters, 6 stages, local co-op, unlockable characters and game modes, and an intuitive scoring system that encourages replay and mastery.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 28.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.1%, Bullet Hell 24.5%, Action 7.9%, Arcade 7.7%
Fight off waves of evil balloons and save the galaxy - solo or co-op! Travel between worlds in an extensive story mode, save your friends, and recruit them to challenge dastardly bosses in this arcade shoot ‘em up adventure!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 24.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Co-op 13.7%, Bullet Hell 12.4%, Hand-drawn 9.4%
Take flight in this fast-paced danmaku shoot 'em up! Dodge dense bullet patterns, graze enemy fire, and unleash spell cards across dynamic vertical and horizontal scrolling stages. Choose from 4 playable characters to defeat over 10 bosses and cure the glohm.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Bullet Hell 20.2%, Local Co-Op 17.5%, Arcade 10.6%, Co-op 9.6%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 31.4%, Local Co-Op 28.2%, Bullet Hell 23.7%, Co-op 6.7%, Arcade 5.8%
Lead the vegetable revolution alone or with a friend in the side-scrolling shoot ‘em up Rutabaga Desert Storm! Take down wave after wave of enemies, dodge their projectiles, and grab power-ups to boost your destruction! Can you defeat the oppressive humans and free the proletariat vegetable masses?
Why similar: Local Co-Op 27.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Bullet Hell 16.8%, Arcade 8.7%, Side Scroller 8.1%
A deep, tactical shoot'em up. With every takedown, you’ll earn cash and xp to upgrade your ship and unlock new abilities. Online and local co-op. Unique versus mode. Realistic physics and water simulation.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.3%, Local Co-Op 23.8%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Arcade 7.4%, Action 4.8%
Co-op bullet hell. Chrono Bullet is unique game with a choice of character class. A beautiful and colourful picture in an atmospheric world. Help the heroes to save their world by defeating unusual bosses.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 20.8%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, Co-op 16.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Hand-drawn 9.5%
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 33.4%, Bullet Hell 23.3%, Local Co-Op 21%, Arcade 8.9%, Co-op 6.3%
The 2D side-scrolling shooter from The Behemoth is back! With your mighty blaster and a group of mysterious kids by your side, destroy the agency and reclaim your spaceship!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 28.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Hand-drawn 11.5%, Arcade 10.9%, Co-op 10.8%
Smash demons and deflect bullets in a hardcore arcade clicker with the RPG elements.
Why similar: Co-op 48.5%, Local Co-Op 14.4%, Souls-like 11.3%, Bullet Hell 10.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 8.2%
A fast paced action shooter inspired by the arcade classic Super Pang! Use a wide selection of weapons and powerups to tear through increasingly challenging levels.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 29.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Bullet Hell 17.5%, Co-op 15.8%, Arcade 9.2%
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: Local Co-Op 24.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.8%, Bullet Hell 16.2%, Co-op 14.8%, Arcade 6.9%
Rescue breakfast in this arcade-style bullet hell shoot 'em up!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Bullet Hell 22.9%, Arcade 10.5%, Local Co-Op 10.4%, Hand-drawn 8.4%
Fight incoming waves of monsters with a friend! Control powerful wizards as you free 4 different worlds from the grasp of those evil beings. Unlock new content and take on the greatest challenges of Spirit Arena!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 28.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.4%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Co-op 12.5%, Arcade 7.1%
Play solo or with your friends in this fast-paced space shooter. Pilot multiple ships at the same time while taking on waves of enemies, finding power-ups, and gaining additional episodes along the way. Who will make it to the top of the leaderboard?
Why similar: Local Co-Op 31.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, Arcade 10.4%, Co-op 5.3%
Trigger-happy aliens are closing in! Only you can burn the invaders to a crisp with the ultimate starship: HELLFIRE! Discover Toaplan's first side-scrolling shooter, known for its stunning graphics and strategic gameplay. Now on PC with quality-of-life extras!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.7%, Local Co-Op 26.8%, Co-op 16.9%, Arcade 14.4%, Action 8.1%
StarCrossed is an action arcade game with a magical girl aesthetic and a cooperative twist. Join our cast of 5 space-faring heroes as they travel across the stars, working together to strengthen their bond and defeat a looming evil that threatens the galaxy!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 39.3%, Co-op 14.3%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Arcade 10.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 6.4%
Dodge through colorful bullet patterns as you shoot down hordes of enemies in this arcade-style scrolling shooter bullet hell about magic dragon girls! Uncover a tragic story about acceptance as you overcome intense challenges that test both your skills and memory.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Dragons 25.8% ★, Arcade 7.2%, Cute 4.6%
Classic Arcade Style Side Scrolling Shoot'Em Up. Dodge the enemy bullets as you fight your way through 13 levels of increasingly intense action. Play in various levels of difficulty and challenge the high score tables. Co-op up to 4 players, one survives the level, then you all start the next level.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.1%, Local Co-Op 23.2%, Co-op 20.6%, Arcade 13.1%, Action 6.2%
A minimalist top-down action game where every shot bounces, changes color, and can turn against you. Managing ricochets is your only chance to survive.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.4%, Bullet Hell 23.9%, Local Co-Op 23.7%, Arcade 11.9%, Co-op 7.9%
Grab a buddy and brace for chaos in this 3D Fantasy Shoot ‘Em Up (SHMUP). Face off against a twisted necromancer fueled by a cursed bracer and a bloodlust for destruction. Blast enemies, dodge projectiles, unlock upgrades, and customize your hero with unique weapons, skills, and skins.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 31%, Bullet Hell 25.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.1%, Co-op 6.5%, Arcade 6.2%
Free the galaxy by destroying the EVA program and its artificial planet HELOS. In this 2D shoot'em up, take control of one of the three ships of your choice and go to the different planets to eliminate each threat. 1 or 2 Player coop.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.1%, Local Co-Op 23.6%, Arcade 12.8%, Hand-drawn 10.5%, Side Scroller 8.6%
Super Nano Blaster is a shoot-em-up for PC and Mac, offering single-player and local co-op modes, that transports you to a retro-style digital universe. Delve into technology with your vessel and destroy anything that gets in your way!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 24.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Bullet Hell 21.9%, Co-op 15.1%, Arcade 9.4%
Call your friends and lead your squad through the outer space and protect your planet from asteroids and alien ships on this local shoot'em up. Shoot, evolve e explode these space enemies.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 34.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.3%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Co-op 9.8%, Action 5.8%
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 43.3%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, Local Co-Op 14.3%, Arcade 12.2%, Side Scroller 6.3%
Apidya is making a comeback in this authentic 24-bit pixel remake, built from the ground up, but utterly faithful to the original.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Local Co-Op 17.5%, Co-op 12.8%, Side Scroller 8.3%
High difficulty bullet-hell 2D scrolling action game
Why similar: Local Co-Op 31.3%, Comic Book 19.8%, Bullet Hell 19.1%, Hand-drawn 10.1%, Side Scroller 9%
Moonbeam Mayhem is a vertically scrolling 2D shoot'em up with heavy emphasis on shooting, dodging and controlling the skies!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.5%, Bullet Hell 25.7%, Local Co-Op 18.8%, Co-op 11.5%, Arcade 7.2%
Bleed 2 is a relentless arcade action game featuring air-dodging, bullet-reflecting, and tons of bosses. Now with randomly-generated levels and daily challenges, too!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.8%, Bullet Hell 26.3%, Local Co-Op 22.3%, Arcade 10.1%, Action 8%
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: Local Co-Op 27.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.2%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Arcade 10%, Co-op 6.3%
AQUA KITTY UDX blasts onto PC in this enhanced Ultra Deluxe Edition including the epic Dreadnought game mode!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 31.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Arcade 12.3%, Co-op 9.6%, Action 6.8%
Backfire Brigade is a chaotic couch co-op firefighting game for two to four players. Coordinate with your fellow firefighters to rescue victims trapped in burning buildings while extinguishing the flames.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 54.6%, Co-op 22.7%, Arcade 14.6%, Action 6.2%, Indie 1.8%
Get ready for classic shoot-'em-up action in Toaplan's Fire Shark, now on PC with modern updates. An evil and overwhelmingly powerful military force is about to take over not only a small country, but the whole world... Defeat the enemy and accept your place of honor!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.9%, Local Co-Op 23.9%, Arcade 15.5%, Co-op 15.4%, Action 8.9%
Play as a fire-breathing dragon in this classic arcade platformer! Blast through destructible stages, incinerate your enemies, and chase the high score, solo or alongside a friend.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 32.3%, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Dragons 14.9% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 13.3%, Co-op 12.5%
Cuphead is a classic run and gun action game heavily focused on boss battles. Inspired by cartoons of the 1930s, the visuals and audio are painstakingly created with the same techniques of the era, i.e. traditional hand drawn cel animation, watercolor backgrounds, and original jazz recordings.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 27.9%, Co-op 18%, Bullet Hell 13%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.1%, Souls-like 10.5%
Enter a medieval fantasy shoot'em up where quick reflexes and clever play are key. Face waves of cursed enemies, dodge chaotic bullet patterns and defeat outrageous bosses to rescue a cast of stunning waifus. The better you perform, the more you uncover.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 22.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 21.5%, Bullet Hell 16.7%, Co-op 12.9%, Arcade 9.2%
Triangle Service presents the essential arcade experience! Power up your ship, evade enemy fire, and blast your way to the final boss in DeltaZeal!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.4%, Local Co-Op 25.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.9%, Co-op 12.3%, Arcade 8.4%
Blast through space enemies, master insane upgrades, and face cosmic horrors! AstroVoids is a frantic action roguelike where every choice shapes your build. Upgrade your ship, survive waves of chaos, and fight for the top of the leaderboard!
Why similar: Traditional Roguelike 40.5% ★, Bullet Hell 22.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.1%, Arcade 8.7%, Action 4.2%
A small shoot 'em up that combines the charm of retro arcades with innovative gameplay mechanics, delivering a fresh yet familiar experience. A single coin gives you as many attempts as you want to get the world's high score.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.6%, Bullet Hell 38%, Arcade 19%, Action 1.3%
Arcade shoot-’em-up action is back! Team up with the entire family for explosive action, signature humor and thrilling adventure. Join the Sausage Bomber Corps for daring missions to defend the nations of Relishtonia and more against the world-conquering ambitions from the mysterious Vega Nation.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 32.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Co-op 10%, Arcade 9.4%, Side Scroller 8%
Galaxy Dreamer is an 2D old-school vertical space shooter that will remind you of your childhood.Сontrol a spaceship and shoot your opponents alone or with a friend! You can choose from a dozen spaceships and weapons to destroy a variety of enemies and BOSSES!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.2%, Local Co-Op 27.1%, Arcade 15.3%, Co-op 12.7%, Action 9.2%
Lazer Cops is a retro bullet hell for up to four buddy cops. Grab your favourite buddies and sit down on the couch for some quality cooperative game-play or play alone and test your multi-tasking.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 40.5%, Bullet Hell 24.8%, Co-op 19.7%, Action 11%, Indie 4%
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 42%, Bullet Hell 31.5%, Arcade 13.3%, Action 6.6%, Colorful 3.4%
Paper Planet is a planet-defender, arcade roguelike with a doodley, Flash-inspired artstyle. Battle through waves of unique enemies and bosses. Combine items with strange and wacky effects for insanely overpowered runs. Play with 1-4 players, for some chaotic co-op fun!
Why similar: Local Co-Op 29.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Hand-drawn 10.1%, Co-op 9.9%
Rock 'N Roll G.E.O.S. Wars is a completely new dimension of the original Rock 'N Roll game. In this game, players can work together to vanquish the space rocks that threaten Earth... or they can choose to face each other in a wide variety of duel modes!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, Bullet Hell 23.6%, Local Co-Op 17.8%, Arcade 11.7%, Co-op 11.7%
The second installment of the dramatic shooter that gained popularity in the arcades is now coming to Steam with +α elements!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.6%, Local Co-Op 20.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 18%, Co-op 16.2%, Action 6.7%
Unexpected Sequence is a game inspired by classic bullet hell titles, aiming to keep the original feel and some of the difficulty. Customize your ship and fight your way back to humanity through hordes of enemies and unique bosses.
Why similar: Local Co-Op 30.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Bullet Hell 22.2%, Action 10%, Arcade 9.5%
Sine Mora is a horizontal shoot'em up that provides a unique take on challenge, where time is the ultimate factor.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 50.6%, Bullet Hell 27.2%, Arcade 9.5%, Side Scroller 6.2%, Action 4.6%
War has started! Rangok Skies is a vertically scrolling arcade shooter inspired by the genre classics. Highly replayable with 4 different characters, each with their own unique ship, weapons, and bombs. Includes 2-player local co-op.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Arcade 13.7%, Local Co-Op 12.8%, Co-op 10.1%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 24.5%, Bullet Hell 23.8%, Local Co-Op 20.2%, Co-op 11.5%, Arcade 10.4%
Sunshower is a colorful, casual arcade action game that follows a robot's survival in a rain storm! Use the plant installed on your head to reach for the sky as you achieve high scores, unlock secrets, and stop the rain from washing away the world.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.3%, Local Co-Op 19.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.2%, Hand-drawn 11.7%, Co-op 11.3%
It's the ultimate, strategic SHMUP ReMix! Control TWO combat wings, flick between THREE different formations, and BLAST your way through overwhelming enemy fleets! Liberate planets, build colonies, research tech and skills, craft items, or even play 2p co-op in this unique new indie game.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, Bullet Hell 20%, Local Co-Op 19.8%, Co-op 9.6%, Arcade 9.3%
