Games Like Echoes+

Nova Drift distills the mechanical depth and strategy of an ARPG into classic arcade space combat. Control an endlessly evolving bio-mechanical ship, face legions of strange and deadly foes, and ride the wake of a dying star across the void.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Bullet Hell 27.8%, Space 11.7%, Arcade 9.2%, Action 9%

Why You'll Like It: Combines high-intensity space combat with deep, evolving roguelite mechanics that reward quick reflexes.

Take to the skies once again as the last defender of humanity against overwhelming odds! Lovingly built to be enjoyed by newcomers and genre veterans alike, Danmaku Unlimited 3 is a perfect medley of the best aspects of classic bullet hell shooters wrapped up in a modern and approachable package.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 37%, Shoot 'Em Up 35%, Action 12.3%, Indie 7.9%, Arcade 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Features a polished, modern take on the bullet-hell genre with a focus on high-speed action and rhythmic dodging.

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 46.7%, Bullet Hell 32%, Action 8.1%, Arcade 7.1%, Indie 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, high-energy shooter that emphasizes precise movement and aggressive playstyles.

Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved is a old school style shooter, but remixed for the 21st century with next generation graphics and deep, modern gameplay. Playing is simple: you are a geometric "ship" trapped in a grid world, facing off against waves of deadly wanderers, snakes, and repulsars.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 34%, Shoot 'Em Up 24.6%, Arcade 18.6%, Retro 10.6%, Indie 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive neon-vector arena shooter that mirrors the minimalist aesthetic and high-octane gameplay of Echoes+.

Nex Machina is an intense arcade style twin-stick shooter from Housemarque. Taking hints from both Robotron and Smash TV, Nex Machina focuses on pure action, voxel destruction and competition in the distant, cablepunk themed future.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 39.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 26.3%, Action 13.7%, Arcade 13%, Indie 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A relentless twin-stick shooter that demands absolute focus and provides a similarly chaotic, arcade-style experience.

This is the story of a fighter who wanted to become...

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 40.9%, Bullet Hell 30.3%, Action 9.8%, Indie 7.5%, Arcade 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of modern shoot-em-up design that captures the retro intensity and escalating challenge of classic arcade titles.

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: Shoot 'Em Up 34.6%, Bullet Hell 33.9%, Action 12.1%, Arcade 10.8%, Indie 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the high-risk, high-reward mechanic of grazing bullets to build power, perfect for fans of intense dodging.

Shoot! Dodge! and... Get Hit!? "Ikaruga" is a vertical shoot 'em up that features an unique polarity-switching gameplay. Switch the ship's polarity and "get hit and absorb" enemy bullets! Achieve High Score with the chain bonus!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.6%, Bullet Hell 39.9%, Arcade 9%, Action 4.5%, Indie 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: Introduces a unique color-switching mechanic that adds a layer of tactical depth to its intense, reflex-based gameplay.

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: Bullet Hell 44%, Shoot 'Em Up 39.6%, Arcade 9%, Action 7.1%, Singleplayer 0.3%

Why You'll Like It: A legendary bullet-hell title that offers the ultimate test of concentration and pattern recognition.

A super fast, twin analogue shooter for the modern age!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30%, Bullet Hell 19.8%, Indie 17%, Action 14.1%, Space 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: A chaotic and colorful space shooter that shares the arcade-style, high-score-chasing focus of the seed game.

A classical science fiction point and click adventure which takes you into a deep story and murky atmosphere, while solving logical puzzles. Accompany Tessa Carter and her talking robot as she finds out about herself and searches for a way to survive.

Why similar: Space 60.6%, Indie 28.7%, Singleplayer 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A tight, top-down roguelike shooter that emphasizes quick movement and precise aiming in confined spaces.

Hyperspace Invaders II: Pixel Edition is a hardcore, uncompromising vertical scrolling bullet hell/invader hell shooter (shmup) that doubles as a techno-based lightsynth, triggering bursts of funky invaders at the pulse of a relentless beat.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.4%, Bullet Hell 30.8%, Action 17.2%, Indie 11%, Arcade 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, retro-inspired shooter that emphasizes movement and constant, overwhelming action.

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 33.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 28.9%, Arcade 11.7%, Action 11.3%, Indie 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a stylish, arcade-focused flight combat experience that feels as snappy and responsive as Echoes+.

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 42.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 41.1%, Arcade 8.6%, Action 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for arcade-style shooters, providing immense visual spectacle and challenging bullet patterns.

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: Shoot 'Em Up 42.1%, Bullet Hell 34.1%, Arcade 12.9%, Action 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A chaotic, space-based roguelike shooter that delivers intense action and high replayability.

Addictive fast-paced shoot-em-up with beautiful 3D graphics and an amazing soundtrack. 5 ships to choose from and 5 action-packed Stages.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 36.7%, Bullet Hell 29.9%, Action 15.6%, Indie 9.1%, Arcade 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the vector-based visual style and arcade intensity that defines the core experience of Echoes+.

A face-melting, pixel-pumping arcade shoot 'em up featuring awesome power-ups, epic boss battles and spectacular effects at a blistering 60fps. Blast into battle against giant space destroyers in Arcade Mode, tackle endless waves of enemies in Survival Mode and face off against epic level guardians in Boss Run mode.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 30%, Bullet Hell 24.4%, Action 16.2%, Arcade 10.7%, Indie 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A modern, high-speed take on classic arcade shooters with a strong focus on combo-based scoring.

Jets'n'Guns 2 is a side-scrolling space shooter with insane levels of action and destruction. Travel the galaxies and unleash an arsenal of the deadliest weapons and devices to save the universe from its inevitable doom.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 51.7%, Action 19.2%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Indie 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A high-octane, side-scrolling shooter with massive weapon variety and relentless, screen-filling action.

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 54.3%, Bullet Hell 19.6%, Arcade 11.6%, Action 9.3%, Space 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A massive, high-quality arcade shooter that captures the grand scale and intensity of classic space combat.

Hear the shrieks of colliding metal! Behold the true form of steel! An explosive onslaught of shooting action!!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.4%, Bullet Hell 30%, Action 15.6%, Indie 10%, Arcade 8%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, indie-developed bullet-hell that offers a challenging and rewarding experience for genre fans.

Waves is an Arcade Twin-Stick Shooter that's all about High Scores. Build your combo and drop bombs in pursuit of Leaderboard dominance over seven game-modes!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 35.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 35.2%, Arcade 11.2%, Action 9.9%, Retro 7%

Why You'll Like It: A pure, minimalist twin-stick shooter that is all about surviving waves of enemies in a high-speed arena.

Be guided anew into an epic tale set in the Taisho era with three titles from Cave's Akai Katana series that has captured the hearts of passionate shoot 'em up fans. New features include an online leaderboard and new musical arrangements.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.2%, Bullet Hell 32.1%, Action 13.7%, Arcade 12.1%, Retro 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features deep, strategic combat mechanics within a traditional, high-intensity bullet-hell framework.

Sine Mora EX is a side-scrolling shoot'em up that provides a unique challenge, where time is the ultimate factor. Mixing classic shooter sensibilities with contemporary presentation, Sine Mora EX is a gorgeous shoot'em up offering both a Story Mode that weaves an excessive tale and an Arcade Mode.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 41.7%, Bullet Hell 38.7%, Arcade 11.2%, Action 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A visually stunning side-scrolling shooter that incorporates time-manipulation mechanics into its frantic combat.

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 41%, Bullet Hell 38.9%, Action 8.7%, Arcade 7.7%, Indie 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A unique side-scrolling bullet-hell that offers a distinct gothic aesthetic and highly polished gameplay.

Polychromatic is a physics-based arcade shooter with a pop of color.

Why similar: Action 40.1%, Indie 33.1%, Arcade 26.8%

Why You'll Like It: A vibrant, physics-based arena shooter that focuses on fast-paced combat and satisfying visual feedback.

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 33.1%, Bullet Hell 30.6%, Action 10.8%, Retro 7.2%, Indie 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A modern tribute to 90s-era space shooters that maintains a high level of intensity and retro charm.

A simple puzzle game. Simple graphics and nice music. Try your mind in more than 70+ levels. They are waiting for you.

Why similar: Action 56.8%, Indie 43.2%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on a unique shield-deflection mechanic that makes for an engaging and highly reactive combat experience.

Jump back to the good old days of arcade machines with Void Invaders: a colourful, chaotic and explosive arcade shoot-em-up game inspired by classics such as Galaga and Space Invaders!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.7%, Action 18.1%, Arcade 13.9%, Indie 12.2%, Retro 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: A frantic, retro-styled arcade shooter that prioritizes speed and simple, addictive gameplay loops.

1982 is a FREE retro inspired blasta-thon that will test your gaming skills to the max.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 22%, Action 17.6%, Arcade 17.1%, Retro 16.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 15.4%

Saviors brings the best bullet hell experience you can find on Steam. Play through 18 challenging stages in this ultimate test of tactics and reflexes.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43%, Bullet Hell 29.2%, Action 9.4%, Space 7.8%, Indie 6%

An indie story-driven space shooter with intense battles, escalating enemy waves, and massive boss fights. Choose and upgrade ships, unlock powerful weapons, and protect your allies. Upgrade your base and construct a battleship to take on even stronger enemies. All set to a rock & synth soundtrack.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 56.7%, Action 16.5%, Space 13.7%, Retro 10.8%, Singleplayer 2.3%

Ghost Blade HD is an intense bullet-hell shoot 'em up game, with satisfying and addictive score-based gameplay. With its inspiration going back to the shooting games of the 1990s era, Ghost Blade HD ties old memories to current tones and techniques.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 37.5%, Bullet Hell 32.5%, Action 17.9%, Indie 12.1%

Space. Anomalies. Throw down a challenge to mad alien mutants in dynamic firefights with continuous injection of adrenaline! Get ready for the most unforgettable and enchanting space confrontation of all time!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.7%, Action 22.6%, Space 16.2%, Indie 14.8%, Arcade 10.7%

Classic Japanese style vertical manic shooting action! Shoot, dodge and explode your way through the second entry in the critically acclaimed Danmaku Unlimited series. Battle through nail-biting bullet patterns and compete for dominance on the global leaderboard!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 42.6%, Shoot 'Em Up 38.4%, Action 8.4%, Indie 5.7%, Arcade 4.8%

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: Shoot 'Em Up 39.9%, Bullet Hell 29.3%, Action 12.3%, Retro 8.8%, Arcade 4.5%

Alien Crusader is an action packed, vertical scrolling, space shooter game, similar to classic coin-up arcade and shoot'em up games.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 35.8%, Action 25.4%, Indie 16.7%, Space 13.4%, Retro 7.1%

Sektori is an intense, fast paced twin-stick shooter infused with hard hitting techno music. A game where the high-adrenaline gameplay, visuals, and music come together to transport you into another state of consciousness.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 44.1%, Bullet Hell 32.9%, Arcade 13.7%, Action 8.5%, Singleplayer 0.8%

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: Action 34.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 27.1%, Bullet Hell 22.5%, Space 9.4%, Indie 5%

Blending classic shooting game design with a substantial dose of modern day bullet hell and flashy pyrotechnics, Bullet Soul has it all! Play through multiple modes, all designed to welcome newcomers to the genre, but also challenge experts aiming for ever higher scores.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 45.8%, Bullet Hell 35.6%, Action 18.6%

Ellipsis is an action-packed Avoid ’Em Up with minimalistic, yet powerful neon styled visuals. Guide your ship through a mysterious universe while deftly avoiding hordes of roaming enemies, spikes, lasers and more.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 26.9%, Bullet Hell 23.1%, Action 21.5%, Indie 13.6%, Retro 9.3%

Break through unlimited waves of enemies and fight unpredictable bosses!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 24.9%, Bullet Hell 23.7%, Space 14.9%, Action 13.1%, Indie 12.2%

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 41.4%, Bullet Hell 31.7%, Action 11%, Arcade 7.8%, Indie 7.2%

Zenodyne R is a new 90s-style shoot-'em-up game filled with YM2612 music and real Blast Processing action, where your reflexes and patience will be tested in their entirety! Packed with 6 crazy stages filled wtih bosses, 5 unique ships, unlockables, branching paths and more!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 46.6%, Action 33.3%, Indie 20.1%

A fast-paced retro shoot-'em-up featuring evolving weapons, intense arcade combat and massive bosses — from one-man studio Psychotic Psoftware.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 33.7%, Bullet Hell 20.4%, Action 12.9%, Indie 9.6%, Space 9.2%

A fast-paced Breakout-style arcade with a bold black-and-white aesthetic. Engage in space battles against stunning yet deadly alien foes who are determined to destroy you. Intense visuals, thrilling gameplay, and a challenge that will test your reflexes.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 52.7%, Arcade 16.7%, Action 14.9%, Space 13.2%, Retro 2.2%

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 43.4%, Action 18.5%, Arcade 15.4%, Space 11.6%, Retro 8.4%

Jigoku Kisetsukan is a bullet hell shootergame with anime-style drawings and chip music.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 60.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 29.4%, Indie 6.4%, Action 2.4%, Singleplayer 1%

Get ready to push your skills to the limit against an endless sea of bullets and evil robots in Astral Gunners. Choose from five different gunners to master in this horizontal shooter. With the ability to dodge, reflect, delete, and convert bullets you are more powerful than you might believe.

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 38.1%, Bullet Hell 37.4%, Action 11.3%, Arcade 6.6%, Retro 5.7%

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 31.5%, Bullet Hell 30.2%, Action 11.5%, Space 9.8%, Arcade 8.7%

Test your reflexes in POLYGONEER, defend yourself from prolygonal shapes taht comes from everywhere, just hitting is not enough you need to match the right color shot to the polygon too! Are you ready for the challenge?

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 32.9%, Action 20.3%, Indie 14.5%, Arcade 13.2%, Space 9.7%

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 47.6%, Bullet Hell 23.2%, Action 11.5%, Indie 7.5%, Arcade 6.5%

Play a classic Shoot 'Em Up... in reverse!

Why similar: Action 34.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 33.1%, Indie 24.5%, Retro 7.5%

Play Astroflux - a retro styled, action packed MMO space shooter.

Why similar: Action 36.4%, Bullet Hell 33.6%, Space 30.1%

Endless arcade action with just ONE button - Switch directions whenever you shoot!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.9%, Bullet Hell 30.5%, Arcade 10.8%, Retro 7.7%, Space 6.3%

Echoes of Red is a fast-paced roguelite shooter where you can carry unlimited weapons at once, face endless enemies ever stronger and build your perfect custom loadout. Obliterate tens of thousands of enemies who dared to challenge you and make them regret standing against you.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 61.7%, Action 19.1%, Arcade 16.1%, Singleplayer 3%

Experience epic space battles while piloting a small, fast fighter ship as part of a fleet that lashes out against enemy factions across stunning procedurally generated star systems in Disputed Space.

Why similar: Action 32.9%, Space 20.8%, Indie 20.3%, Arcade 15.1%, Retro 9%

The frantic old-school action of classic coin-op shoot-‘em-ups comes crashing headlong into the 21st century. Explosive high-octane blasting combines with hordes of enemies in a 360˚ environment – fly, spin and shoot anywhere and everywhere!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 34.9%, Bullet Hell 24.6%, Action 13%, Arcade 10.3%, Indie 8.5%

The feeling of 90's arcade shooter will come again !! Arcade-like side scroll shooter of 7 stages in all!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 54.5%, Action 24.3%, Indie 15.1%, Arcade 6.1%