60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade, Shooter.
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.
DRAINUS
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.
Ex-Zodiac
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.
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 43.3%, Shooter 15.4%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Action 9.5%, Bullet Hell 9%
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 26.1%, Space 15.3%, Shooter 12.4%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Retro 11.7%
This is the story of a fighter who wanted to become...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.8%, Bullet Hell 19%, Retro 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%, Arcade 6.6%
【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 27.4%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Space 9.3%, Female Protagonist 8.4%, Retro 7.3%
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 44.9%, Bullet Hell 20.9%, Arcade 7.5%, Pixel Graphics 7%, Anime 5.7%
Raging Blasters is a vertical scroll shmup featuring high speed scrolling and the exhilaration of destruction.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Shooter 11%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Retro 10.7%, Space 8.1%
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 24%, Bullet Hell 14.6%, 1990's 12.9%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%
In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.5%, Retro 17.5%, Side Scroller 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, Shooter 9.1%
Railgunners is a shooter built to highly customizable difficulty levels. Fight your way through hundreds of enemy ships, and help humanity fight back against the alien invasion!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.7%, Bullet Hell 14.2%, Retro 11.7%, Female Protagonist 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 9%
An alien menace has descended on Earth! Defend the world from UFO invasion in this superb arcade shooter from Qute. Use your weapons effectively, deflect enemy bullets with your shield, and recapture the Moon from alien infestation!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 56.8%, Bullet Hell 20%, Action 14.3%, Arcade 8.9%
Armed to the teeth, players begin as Neptune in an unworldly 8-bit space dimension ravaged by creatures who burst endless waves of bullets. Shoot, dodge, and defeat the boss in six unique bullet-hell worlds.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.4%, Bullet Hell 21.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.8%, Retro 9.7%, Anime 8.3%
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: Action 35.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 32.4%, Bullet Hell 12.5%, Arcade 10.4%, Anime 9.5%
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 41.1%, Action 25.4%, Bullet Hell 11.8%, Arcade 11.7%, Anime 10.1%
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 40.3%, Bullet Hell 30.4%, Arcade 10%, Female Protagonist 6.2%, Anime 5.3%
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 47.9%, Side Scroller 12.1%, Bullet Hell 11.7%, Arcade 11.2%, Space 7.4%
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 24%, Shooter 11.9%, Space 11%, Retro 9.5%, Arcade 9.3%
Jet Lancer is a high-velocity aerial combat shooter where you duel enemy aviators, hunt giant robots, and defy death at supersonic speeds as you evolve from an unknown rookie aviator into a once-in-a-generation ACE pilot.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 22.5%, Bullet Hell 14%, Retro 9.6%, Female Protagonist 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%
Shizuku and Akane...two pilots bound by rivalry and friendship battle to save their world from malevolent cosmic forces! A classic arcade style shmup with deeply satisfying fast paced combat, wide variety of load-out combos, and even local co-op!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.3%, Space 14.7%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Anime 8.3%
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!
Why similar: Soundtrack 28% ★, Shoot 'Em Up 21.7%, 1990's 10%, Shooter 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%
Set on the earth and in space on July 14, 2520 A.D., the film explores the mystery of mankind's extinction. Various terrains become battlefields. Enemies attack from all directions. There are 23 bosses in total. Aim for a high score by making full use of score bonuses and level-up weapons!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 31.8%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, Shooter 13.2%, Arcade 9.9%, Retro 7%
Outnumbered and outgunned in deep space? No problem! Turn your enemies' attacks into pure bullet heaven with your shield tech and absorb projectiles to power up your ship and score big! But when your shield expires and it's danger time, you better switch up your strategy fast...
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 23.6%, Side Scroller 12.5%, Space 11.9%, Retro 11.9%, Shooter 8.4%
Deathsmiles is CAVE's bullet-hell shoot-'em-up where you take the role of one of five Angels to defend the magical land of Gilverado from an invasion by Hell itself! Eradicate this devilish assault!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 39.4%, Bullet Hell 25.4%, Arcade 8.2%, Female Protagonist 7.1%, Anime 6.4%
Sidescrolling Shoot’em’up that will transport you back into the 90s (and space).
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.4%, Soundtrack 12.4% ★, 1990's 11.7%, Side Scroller 10.1%, Bullet Hell 9.9%
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 22.6%, Space 13.2%, Side Scroller 13.2%, 1990's 12.3%, Arcade 8.1%
“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: Shoot 'Em Up 43.4%, 1990's 14.6%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Arcade 11%, Anime 9.6%
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 25.6%, Side Scroller 14.9%, 1990's 14.3%, Shooter 11.9%, Female Protagonist 11.4%
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 25.4%, Bullet Hell 15.1%, Shooter 9.6%, Arcade 8.8%, Retro 8.7%
Shoot, slash and weave through bullets and enemies in this story-driven arcade shooter. The RADON Daughters have launched their ultimate weapon. Take control of the experimental gunship HALCYON and break out of the CAGE.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, Soundtrack 15% ★, Bullet Hell 13.1%, Shooter 9.1%, Retro 8.7%
Immerse yourself in the story of two brave space amazons who dare to challenge the irresponsible aristocratic system. Overcome all the obstacles that appear on your way - hordes of space scavengers, armies of General Admiral and get to the main villain - Evil Moneybag!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.3%, Soundtrack 17.3% ★, 1990's 11.6%, Bullet Hell 11%, Space 8.9%
A high-speed 3D rail shooter inspired by legendary arcade classics. Control the humanoid combat weapon ASURA and battle overwhelming waves of invaders using Energy Shot, Shining Knuckle, and the time-bending Lightning Over Drive.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.6%, Shooter 14.2%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Arcade 10.5%, 1990's 9.5%
Climb into the cockpit of an otherworldly war machine and fly into battle against a horrifying alien race bent on eradicating humanity to preserve their own civilization.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.2%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Space 14.2%, Shooter 11.8%, Arcade 8.9%
Take control of one of three playable characters (Gunvolt, Ekoro, and Beck) as you blast your way past the baddies in stage after stage of side-scrolling action! Each stage ends with a boss encounter. Defeat the boss to complete the stage.
Why similar: Retro 33.5%, Side Scroller 24.3%, Pixel Graphics 22.5%, Action 19.7%
Protect the Earth from an alien invasion in this Run N’ Gun action spectacle. Take control of G.U.N.N.R. and battle your way through a blast from the pixelated past.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.1%, Retro 15.1%, Side Scroller 13.7%, 1990's 13.3%, Arcade 9.2%
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 25%, Bullet Hell 15.5%, Space 13.1%, Shooter 11.2%, Female Protagonist 11.1%
Offendron Warrior is a retro arcade that combines shooting and defense. Your objective is saving Offendron civilians in the planets from the group of enemies, who are trying to spread a virus that turns Offendrons into mindless killing machines and eventually destroy the whole planet.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.3%, Space 13.4%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Side Scroller 12.8%, Shooter 9.6%
A century after the legendary boy Noitu Love saved the world from the evil Darns, they rise again, but in a chaos of time-bending mayhem!
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 23.7%, Action 19.7%, Side Scroller 18.7%, Female Protagonist 16.1%, Retro 10.9%
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 41.7%, Retro 18.4%, Arcade 12.2%, Action 8.3%, Bullet Hell 6.7%
Experience the thrill of Terminator 2: Judgment Day with arcade action & pixel-perfect graphics! In this unique story blending iconic scenes from the movie with original scenarios and multiple endings, humanity’s fate is yours to decide.
Why similar: 1990's 20.6%, Side Scroller 16.6%, Shooter 12%, Retro 11.7%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%
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 22.9%, Bullet Hell 14.9%, Space 12.4%, Retro 10.9%, Shooter 8.4%
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: Bullet Hell 19.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Retro 13%, Shooter 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%
Embark on an action-packed adventure with "EON Fighter," a thrilling spaceship shooter game with roguelite elements. Pilot your fighter through space, collect resources, and battle your way to victory. Strive to become the last survivor in the universe!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.1%, Bullet Hell 25.2%, Shooter 16%, Arcade 11.6%, Action 4.7%
Aster is a classic arcade style shooter, with fast action, aliens, (and sex). Earth is fighting a losing battle against aliens from another galaxy, and things are looking bleak. In a desperate gambit, Earth's military calls upon a hired gun to turn the tide.
Why similar: Action 23.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 22.3%, Pixel Graphics 21.3%, Female Protagonist 19.9%, Anime 8.5%
Stop time and project yourself through space with “Time-stop warp” magic, pass through physical obstacles, dodge incoming bullets and shoot down your enemies! A satisfying shooter, filled with dark humor!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 25.6%, Bullet Hell 15.4%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Shooter 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 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 23.2%, Side Scroller 13%, Space 12.9%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Retro 12.1%
Space Elite Force II is a frenetic space-shooter with weapon customization and insane bosses battles. Embark in your ship and fight for the survival of the human race!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.4%, Space 12.1%, Bullet Hell 11.9%, Side Scroller 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%
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 20.9%, Bullet Hell 12.5%, Side Scroller 11%, Space 8.8%, 1990's 7.6%
G WARRIOR is a retro hardcore action shooting game. Pick up the gun and destroy all robots and aliens. Fight in colorful scenes such as snowy mountains, caves, seas of fire, alien lairs, etc.! !
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 18.4%, 1990's 14.6%, Bullet Hell 12.3%, Space 11.4%, Shooter 10%
Cyberpunk 3776 harkens back to the glory days of arcade shoot-em-ups. It all begins on a postapocalyptic earth and proceeds into space. Your journey will be a metaphor about life and death, a road that every person has to walk down alone. The only choices you get while on your path to the inevitable end: keep your head up high or forfeit.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.1%, Side Scroller 11.6%, Bullet Hell 10.8%, Space 10.7%, Retro 10.4%
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 19.1%, 1990's 15.7%, Shooter 13.4%, Arcade 13.4%, Space 10.8%
Get ready to Bark’em Up! Play as Bullet, a C³ class (Cute Cybernetic Corgi) pup on his quest to save his owner, a brilliant scientist kidnapped by an alien race that wants to rule the galaxy. ProtoCorgi is a retro pixel art shoot’em up with a strong arcade feel!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 16.6%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Retro 10.7%, Space 10.2%, Shooter 8.2%
An exhilarating run-and-gun action shooting game based on a Roguelite! Travel through time with Sigma to thwart the uprising of artificial intelligence and fight for the future!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 27.6%, Bullet Hell 16.3%, Combat 12.3%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Side Scroller 10.9%
Super Galaxy Squadron is a fast-paced vertical shooter designed for human beings as well as SHMUP veterans. Featuring multiple game modes, a challenging but merciful difficulty curve, forgiving health system, and SEVENTEEN playable ships.
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30.9%, Bullet Hell 19.4%, Retro 13.6%, Arcade 7%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%
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 32.9%, Side Scroller 16.7%, Shooter 12.9%, Space 12.8%, Arcade 9.9%
Help Aru save Christmas in this humoristic, action-packed shooter set in the universe of QP Shooting - Dangerous!!
Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 29.3%, Bullet Hell 19.7%, Female Protagonist 12.8%, Shooter 11.9%, Anime 9.8%
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%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Retro 14.1%, Soundtrack 11.9% ★, Arcade 7%
Super Alloy Ranger is a 2D side-scrolling action game. Play as Marksman Kelly or Combat Robot No.2 to challenge different levels within the dangerous Machine Empire and unlock new weapons. Use Kelly’s shooting and No.2’s deathblows to defeat abnormal Machine Bosses!
Why similar: Pixel Graphics 31.2%, Combat 23.8%, Action 23.4%, Sci-fi 16.2%, Anime 5.4%
Possessed by an alien entity, slash and tear countless enemies with your monstrous claws, you must find a way to escape the planet before you lose what's left of your humanity! Exodemon is a game inspired by the 90s FPS golden age.
Why similar: Retro 30.6%, Female Protagonist 18.8%, Pixel Graphics 18.2%, Shooter 18.1%, Action 14.4%
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: Shoot 'Em Up 24.7%, Bullet Hell 13.9%, Space 13.6%, 1990's 10.8%, Shooter 9.9%
