Games Like Dyflexion

Play as one of 7 pilots in this thrilling sequel to a SHMUP classic. The time has come for a new generation of Psyvariars to rise… and save humanity.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, 2.5D 13%, Shooter 9.4%, Arcade 7.9%

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 24.5%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 9.8%, 1990's 7.4%

Most unique top down shooter. Bring hell to insectoid robot invasion.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.1%, Bullet Hell 15.6%, 2.5D 14.2%, 1990's 9.4%, Shooter 8.9%

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 28%, Bullet Hell 23.2%, Shooter 12.1%, Arcade 10.1%, Old School 9.9%

"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 22.2%, Bullet Hell 21.7%, PvE 11.4%, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 9.6%

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 21.3%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 10.8%, 1990's 10%

An unknown signal pulses across the edges of deep space. Drive, shoot. Dodge, destroy!

Why similar: Old School 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, PvE 10.5%, Shooter 8.3%

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 18.2%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Shooter 10.2%, Arcade 9.4%, Old School 9.4%

Facing annihilation, a plucky crew of space salvagers fight dirty using the best tool in their belt - the salvage claw. Grab and toss enemies, deflect attacks, and reshape the battlefield with explosive chain reactions.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Bullet Hell 21.2%, PvE 11.3%, Shooter 10.8%, Arcade 8.9%

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: Bullet Hell 23.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Arcade 13.1%, Old School 12.7%, 1990's 11.8%

A 2D vertical shoot 'em up that lets you upgrade your ship with an insane amount of options. From missiles and pods to specials and shields, you can upgrade every bit of your ship from guns to thrusters.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Shooter 12.1%, Arcade 11.6%, Aliens 8.8%

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 18.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 17.6%, 1990's 10.8%, Old School 10.1%, Shooter 10%

SOLSTORM is a classic hand-crafted arcade bullet hell, skillfully weave, and dodge through 9 stages with waves of projectiles as you persevere and see a space odyssey to the end!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 20.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Old School 10%, Shooter 9.6%, 1990's 9.2%

Astro Fighters 2 is a vertical scrolling bullet hell shooter designed to test your skills with non-stop arcade style action. Use a variety of special items, power up your chosen ship and compete for the high score across 4 difficulty modes to be the best fighter pilot in the game.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Bullet Hell 17.4%, 2.5D 13.9%, Shooter 9.9%, Aliens 9.4%

Retro arcade classic, Defeat a million invaders from another dimension in this side scrolling shoot'em up.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, Bullet Hell 22.5%, Shooter 11.2%, Arcade 9.3%, Old School 8.5%

ZPF is a retro-inspired horizontal shooter for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive. Blast your way through a cosmic gauntlet of epic boss battles, addictive scoring, and hidden secrets in a thrilling arcade-style adventure through fantasy, sci-fi, and alien-themed worlds.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, 1990's 12.8%, Shooter 11.4%, Old School 11.3%

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 26.8%, Bullet Hell 23.2%, Old School 13.3%, Arcade 12%, Shooter 11.1%

Blast through waves of alien enemies in Project AionIX! Master your piloting skills, dodge, and survive in this fast-paced space shooter!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.2%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Shooter 12.1%, Old School 11.8%, Aliens 8.1%

The earth is being attacked by creatures from deep space! Time to bring the fight back to them! Battle through multiple stages of heart pounding bullet hell action. Evade the onslaught of bullets, rack up massive multipliers, and get revenge for your planet!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Bullet Hell 21.8%, Old School 16.2%, Aliens 11.7%, Arcade 8.8%

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 24.9%, Bullet Hell 24.1%, Shooter 11.9%, Arcade 10%, Aliens 9.8%

Take on the Evil General Goo as he sends waves of Retro Space Invaders your way in this Action-Packed Retro Styled Arcade Shoot 'em up.

Why similar: Illuminati 19.4% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 18.5%, Arcade 10.9%, Old School 10.9%, Bullet Hell 10.3%

Slash. Dodge. Shoot. Survive. A fast-paced arcade shooter packed with relentless enemy waves.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 21.2%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.2%, Old School 13.4%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 12.2%

A Blast from the Past is a stunning, classic arcade shooter. Includes gameplay modes for the casual gamer through to "Tournament Mode" for Hi-Score hunters! With 4K/360Hz+ support, experience smooth as silk gameplay in this dazzling arcade blaster with something for every arcade-going fan!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, 2.5D 20.9%, Shooter 13.6%, Arcade 11.7%, Old School 8.8%

A sci-fi shoot'em'up game with heavy focus on upgrades experimentation, featuring two unlikely heroes that must work perfectly together, despite their share of secrets, to surpass their limits and succeed in eliminating a threat that might destroy both Earth and Andraxia if left unchecked.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.1%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, Old School 11.8%, Shooter 11.4%, Aliens 10.5%

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 24.7%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Shooter 14%, Arcade 13.5%, Old School 12.8%

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 20%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Old School 11.1%, Shooter 9.8%, Arcade 9.1%

Resurrection Core is vertically scrolling Bullet Hell Shoot ´Em Up game. It honors the arcade classics but also adds modern touch and unique game-play mechanics to the genre. Master the unique weapon systems and resurrect enemy cores to become the ultimate fighting machine!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, 2.5D 14.3%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 10.6%

Eschaton is a vivid, fast-paced top-down arcade sci-fi space shooter with weapon upgrades, intense boss fights, dynamic SFX, and an original metal-meets-synth soundtrack. Chase high scores, accuracy ranks, and speedrun times while killing aliens in this chapter of a longer legendary saga.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.9%, 2.5D 20.6%, Arcade 12.1%, 1990's 10.6%, Aliens 8.8%

Three years after Battle Marine a new battle is about to begin! Battle AirForce is the first orthodox style vertical scrolling bullet hell STG since NOKOGI Rider by SUZUKI PLAN. It was created in Z80 full assembly language, aiming at a level close to the limit of VGS-Zero.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.2%, Bullet Hell 23.2%, PvE 10.9%, Shooter 10.5%, Arcade 8%

Minimalist colorful shoot 'em up with a story! Play as the yellow hero trying to get back the essential item taken away from him in a world divided by forms and colors. Will our hero get it back?

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.6%, 2.5D 19.2%, Bullet Hell 19%, Shooter 10.4%, Arcade 9.1%

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 25.7%, Bullet Hell 23.2%, Old School 12.8%, Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 10.5%

A classic action arcade shooter with modern, fully destructible enemies. 10 waves of progressively increasing insanity.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Bullet Hell 19.5%, 2.5D 15.8%, Arcade 14.1%, Shooter 11.8%

Blast off on a treacherous mission to recover an unidentified energy source amidst an alien onslaught! Nephenthesys is a vertical scrolling shoot’em up presented in widescreen top-down 3D style.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29%, 2.5D 18.8%, Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 10.4%, Old School 10.2%

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 37.3%, Bullet Hell 28.1%, Arcade 12.7%, Shooter 9%, Action 5.8%

Astro Fighters is a tough old school vertical scrolling bullet hell shooter designed to test your skills with non-stop arcade style action. Fight against large bosses at the end of every level and compete for the high score across 4 difficulty modes to be the best fighter pilot in the game.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Bullet Hell 21.6%, Old School 12.4%, Shooter 11.6%, Arcade 10%

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 35.2%, Bullet Hell 30%, Shooter 16%, Arcade 13.9%, Action 3.9%

Super Arcade Boy returns in a retro shoot ’em up with 8 levels, waves of Greenies, power-ups, and 8 big boss battles. Talk with the alien leader—then save the planet.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 17.2%, Bullet Hell 15.3%, Old School 11.8%, 1990's 11%, Shooter 10.6%

Classic 80s inspired shooter

Why similar: Bullet Hell 27%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.4%, Shooter 12.5%, Arcade 10.5%, Old School 8.2%

Dive in the VR arcade shoot-them-up (shmup, shoot'em up, bullet hell). A lot of action is awaiting you. "Insert coin" and jump in the shmup !

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, 1990's 13.7%, Aliens 9.3%, Arcade 9%

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%, Bullet Hell 21.4%, Old School 14.9%, Shooter 12.2%, Arcade 11.2%

A thunderous concert appears...

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.7%, Bullet Hell 19.9%, 1990's 12%, Old School 11.9%, Shooter 11.2%

A simple and fun space shooter.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 25.3%, PvE 11.8%, Shooter 10.7%, Arcade 8.1%

The vertical scrolling shooter game '.Decluster' and its sequel '.Decluster Zero' are now available in one package.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, Bullet Hell 25.2%, Shooter 12.8%, Old School 10.3%, Arcade 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 39.3%, Bullet Hell 25.6%, Arcade 14.3%, Shooter 14.3%, Action 6.4%

This is a retro space shooting game, where you only fight against the strongest enemy. There are 15 unique bosses in the game, and players need to use different weapons and strategies to defeat them. Dedicated to you who are both challengers and retro game lovers.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 23.4%, Shooter 13.6%, Arcade 12.4%, Aliens 11.4%, Old School 10.3%

A fast-paced, top down movement shooter. A drifter must master the art of drifting, the nature of the enemy and the rhythm of attack and defence. Only then can a drifter become The Astrodrifter.

Why similar: 2.5D 15.7%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.2%, Old School 13.3%, Aliens 10.9%, Shooter 9%

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 38.2%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Arcade 11.3%, Shooter 10%, Old School 6.7%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 22.8%, Bullet Hell 18.3%, Old School 10.1%, 1990's 9.8%, Shooter 9.3%

A neon retro Asteroids inspired arcade game with persistent progression, upgrades and cosmetics to unlock. With Asymmetrical local Co-op, mining extraction, Endless waves game modes and local PvP.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.8%, Bullet Hell 19%, PvE 11%, Arcade 10.8%, Shooter 9.1%

Space Waves is a procedurally generated 2D arcade style shooter with multiple collectable power ups and varying enemy types. This game will casually draw you in and then increase the pace and difficulty as you progress through the never ending levels.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22%, Bullet Hell 21.9%, Old School 13.3%, Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 11.7%

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 24.6%, Bullet Hell 22.8%, Arcade 12.1%, 1990's 10.9%, Shooter 9.3%

Embark on an interstellar race as the universe collapses. Swing swords, fire projectiles, and reflect hazards to save nomads. 60 challenging missions. Random encounters. Simple mouse controls. Conquer diverse hazards. Will you guide them home?

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.4%, 2.5D 20.6%, Old School 12.8%, Arcade 12.4%, Aliens 9.5%

A high-definition arcade shooter blending old-school action with modern polish. Battle across the Solar System, upgrade your weapons, and unlock tougher challenges in Nemesis Mode - all set to a hypnotic, retro-electro soundtrack.

Why similar: Old School 26.1%, Bullet Hell 20.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Shooter 12.5%, Aliens 8.2%

Building on the legacy of R-Type Dimensions and R-Type Dimensions EX, Dimensions III has been completely re-envisioned with cutting-edge visuals and sounds, expanded gameplay modes, and a range of new features designed to deliver the most definitive modern edition of R-Type’s classic era.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, 2.5D 20.8%, Shooter 12.7%, 1990's 8.4%, Old School 7.2%

1CC Games’ first shoot ’em up returns with totally overhauled visuals, all-new enemies and attacks, a deeper scoring system, remixed soundtrack and fresh player powers. Space Moth: Lunar Edition is the ultimate version of the beloved cult classic.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Bullet Hell 23.3%, Arcade 10.9%, 1990's 9.7%, Old School 9.3%

A PIONEER OF THE BULLET HELL GENRE BY TOAPLAN IS BACK!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.3%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, 1990's 13.3%, Shooter 12.7%, Arcade 11.7%

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: 2.5D 23.3%, Shoot 'Em Up 20.3%, Bullet Hell 18.4%, Arcade 11.3%, Shooter 10%

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 28.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.7%, Arcade 15.9%, Shooter 7.9%, Action 6.4%

Climb into the cockpit of an overpowered micro unit and fight against an invisible enemy that threatens the Human race. Progress through numerous enemy waves and bosses across more than 7 levels filled with action, secrets, and more !

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.2%, Bullet Hell 28.2%, Shooter 14.9%, 1990's 10.5%, Arcade 7.7%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 31%, Bullet Hell 28.7%, Arcade 14.2%, Shooter 12%, Action 6.1%